FIFA sanctions Israel FA over discrimination breaches, imposes fine and corrective measures
FIFAâs Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Israel Football Association (IFA) after finding multiple breaches of its obligations...
FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines IFA
FIFA also decided Thursday to take no action on formal complaints by the Palestinian soccer federation in 2024 against its Israeli counterpart,...
Fifa issues decisions on Iran's World Cup request and Israel complaint
Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled
Mexico President responds to Iran’s FIFA World Cup relocation request
The impending 2026 FIFA World Cup coincides with a period of significant global conflict. Just a few days after the cartel violence in Mexico, the...
Fifa to hold Middle East crisis meeting amid Iran World Cup uncertainty
American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have placed their participation in the tournament in doubt
Iran war redirects Hearts as Derek McInnes puts on Premiership title boot camp
After America and Israel put paid to the Dubai training trip, the league leaders are heading to other sunnier climes
FIFA rules out changes to World Cup schedule despite Iran's request to move matches to Mexico
FIFA has confirmed that the schedule for the 2026 World Cup remains unchanged, despite efforts by Iran to relocate their group stage matches to...
Iran will not travel to US for World Cup; seek to move matches to Mexico
Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj has declared that his country's national team will not travel to the United States for the 2026...
Under-18s Suffer League Defeat At Home To Derby
A youthful Everton Under-18s suffered a 4-1 Premier League U18 (North) defeat at home to Derby County.
The visitors proved the more clinical of the...
Iran makes major request ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the world is currently torn apart. Just days after the cartel violence in Mexico, the Middle East...
Iran responds to Donald Trump World Cup threat and demands to play games outside America
Donald Trump has said it’s not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to compete at the World Cup (Picture: Getty)
Iran are seeking to have their World Cup...
Iran say they are negotiating with Fifa to move their World Cup games to Mexico
Iran are due to play all three group games in the USTrump said Iran should not play for their ‘life and safety'Iran's football federation has said...
Iran seeks to move World Cup matches planned to play in the United States
Iran is reportedly seeking to relocate its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The Middle...
Iran's World Cup hopes not over yet as AFC chief insists withdrawal is just talk amid USA & Israel conflict
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has assured that Iran remains set to participate in the 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico....
Iran World Cup twist as new statement made after grave Donald Trump warning
Donald Trump warned the Iranian football team not to play at the World Cup amid the USA and Israel conflict with the country, but the Asian...
Donald Trump at the risk of getting banned from 2026 FIFA World Cup & 2028 Olympics
With just a few months left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the world is currently fighting numerous...
Match Report: Harpenden Town 3-3 Dunstable Town
Photo : Israel Ajana scores the second goal. Report and photos by James Smith. A frustrating afternoon in Hertfordshire as Dunstable Town produced...
FIFA have to stop fawning over Donald Trump and take action ahead of the 2026 World Cup
The countdown to this summer's World Cup continues to be dominated by the implications on the tournament of the American and Israeli air strikes...
Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play
The United States' and Israel's war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team's status...
Middle East crisis live: rescue effort underway after US refuelling plane with five on board crashes in Iraq
US central command says aircraft lost in ‘friendly airspace', adding the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fireMiddle East war creating...
Former Manchester City star Divine Naah joins FA Å iauliai in Lithuania on free transfer
Ghanaian midfielder Divine Naah has joined Lithuanian club FA Siauliai on a free transfer from FK Kauno Zalgiris.The 29-year-old central midfielder...
Trump says Iran welcome at 2026 World Cup but questions safety of participation
Donald Trump says Iran are welcome to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but believes it may not be appropriate for the team to take part because...
Iran rules out FIFA World Cup participation in the US
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the world is currently experiencing numerous tragic events. Amidst...
Mayor of Kansas City hopeful of Iran's participation in World Cup: ‘All should be welcome'
The Iranian sports minister suggested his country would withdraw after the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran
Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says
Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's...
Iran says it won’t compete in FIFA World Cup hours after Trump says nation is ‘welcome’
Iranian sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said that due to war with U.S. and Israel, Iran won't participate in soccer tournament.
Every nation to pull out of World Cup as Iran confirm 2026 boycott over US conflict
Iran will not compete at the 2026 World Cup in the United States due to ongoing conflict with Israel and America, sports minister Ahmad Donyamal...
Iran 'can't participate' in World Cup due conflict with USA & Israel, says sports minister
Iran’s sports minister has announced a potential boycott of the 2026 World Cup in North America due to regional conflict and the assassination of...
Major World Cup shake-up expected after Iran withdraw from tournament amid war and hostage claims
Iran has confirmed that it will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The...
Iran punishments for World Cup withdrawal and can FIFA replace them with another nation?
Conflict in the Middle East has seen Iran's sports minister reveal the nation will boycott the World Cup in the United States, Canda and Mexico as...
FIFA's stance on postponing World Cup as Iran pull out despite Donald Trump message
Iran confirmed they would not be competing at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA insisted the tournament is 'too big' to postpone over their war with...
Iranian sports minister: We cannot go to World Cup
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister...
FIFA president reveals Donald Trump’s decision on Iran’s World Cup participation
With just a few months left for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the North American countries of the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the entire world...
Iran confirm World Cup boycott and launch attack on 'corrupt' US government
Iran's sports minister has officially confirmed the country will boycott the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
BREAKING Iran confirms USA World Cup boycott as 'corrupt government' statement issued
Iran's sports minister says the team will not compete at the World Cup this summer due to the ongoing war against Israel and the United States,...
Iran will NOT compete at the World Cup: Sports minister confirms 'we have no conditions under which we can participate' amid conflict with the United States and Israel
The Middle Eastern nation's place at this summer's tournament has been in doubt since the US and Israel joined forces to launch wide-ranging...
FAI update on Israel games amid Iran war and bombings in Lebanon
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Ireland will face Israel later this year in the UEFA Nations League
Gianni Infantino promises World Cup will be 'a total party' with packed stadiums despite growing concerns around USA & Israel conflict with Iran
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the upcoming 2026 World Cup as a "total party," dismissing external security fears to focus on the...
Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia
Home affairs minister in Queensland after dramatic night in which five female players were granted asylum. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news...
Donald Trump warns Iran’s football team ‘will most likely be killed’ by Australia’s mistake
Donald Trump has vowed to offer refuge to Iran’s women’s football team (Picture: Getty)
Donald Trump has accused Australia of ‘making a terrible...
Sense of urgency surrounds Iran women's football team as safety fears grow | Jack Snape
There are mounting calls for Australia to take action before the team return to Iran but with no word from the players themselves the situation is...
Belgium-Israel, BSC Stadium (Budaörs)
Belgium vs Israel: all the latest World Cup Women's European Qualifiers League phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Newcastle Tracking Israel International for Summer Transfer: Report
Newcastle United seem to be exploring even the tiniest and darkest corners of Europe ahead of the summer transfer window. Under sporting director...
Ireland midfielder Conor Coventry says FAI dealing with ‘sensitive topic’ over Israel games
Ireland midfielder Conor Coventry has acknowledged the difficult situation the FAI finds itself in amid calls to boycott the Nations League...
Stuart Gilhooly: FAI members unhappy over the Israel games can still stop them. Here's how
The board has chosen to fulfil the Nations League fixtures, but its decision is not final
Inside the smoking ruins of Iran’s national indoor stadium after US-Israeli strikes
The Azadi Indoor Stadium in Tehran looked completely destroyed in pictures emerging from the warzone on Thursday morning.
UEFA: Spain-Argentina match still set for Qatar
UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian...
Bombings do not change FIFA calendar and one team is at risk of missing 2026 World Cup
Tensions between the US, Israel and the Middle East escalate into the world of football Leer
World Cup star caught up in war forced to flee Iran after bomb exploded 'next to him'
A World Cup star gave a harrowing account of his forced exit from Iran following the outbreak of their conflict with the United States and Israel
Travel chaos threatens Iraq's place in the World Cup playoffs
Iraqi airspace has been closed since the United States and Israel launched air attacks on Iran
World Cup playoff plunged into doubt by Iran war as nation release worrying statement
Instability in the Middle East, as the United States and Israel wage war with Iran, means that a World Cup play-off clash has been placed in doubt...
Donald Trump gets real on Iran’s FIFA World Cup participation
With just a few months left for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the world currently finds itself in several major...
'Fake news has gone too far!' - Brazil's Richarlison refutes claims he will boycott 2026 World Cup in U.S. due to Iran conflict
Brazil and Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has denied he is planning on sitting out the 2026 World Cup amid rising tensions in the Middle...
Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila forced to flee Israel
Ronny Deila has revealed that he was forced to flee Israel by travelling overland by bus to Egypt after more bombings in the Middle East… The...
Donald Trump ‘really does not care' if Iran play at World Cup 2026
Iran the only nation missing from Fifa planning summitUS and Israel began attacking Iranian targets on SaturdayDonald Trump has said he does not...
Donald Trump tells Iran 'I really don't care' if they boycott US World Cup as they prepare to pull out amid Middle East crisis - and could be replaced by Iraq or UAE
Israeli and American strikes have bombarded Iran over the last five days, with retaliatory attacks fired back at US-allied states in the Gulf.
Donald Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup
FIFA Peace Prize winner has approved strikes on Iran, alongside Israel
Donald Trump reacts to prospect of Iran boycotting World Cup in US, as conflict rages on three months after he was given 'Peace Prize' by FIFA
Israeli and American strikes have bombarded Iran over the last five days, with retaliatory attacks fired back at US-allied states in the Gulf.
Donald Trump gives frank Iran verdict as World Cup boycott threat made
US President Donald Trump has given his verdict on whether Iran should participate in this summer's World Cup following joint US-Israel military...
Israel-Albania, House of Football Natural Pitch (Tirana)
Israel vs Albania: all the latest European Women's Under-17 Championship 2026 Round 2 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
FAI and Garda to engage with Norwegian counterparts ahead of Israel game in Dublin
Israeli Football Association have informed Irish officials that they do not expect a significant number of Israeli fans to travel to Dublin
Ex-Inter star's agent addresses claim striker wants to quit current club to fight for Iran amid conflict with USA & Israel
Mehdi Taremi's agent Federico Pastorello has denied reports that the Olympiakos and former Inter striker is leaving Greece to join the Iranian army.
Rio Ferdinand issues family update after hearing 'missiles and big bombs' in Dubai
Rio Ferdinand and his family have been in Dubai since August, but their lives have been disrupted in recent days due to the conflict between Israel...
Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet flees Saudi Arabia as Riyadh hit in US-Israel vs Iran war
Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet fled Riyadh on Monday night as thousands escape the Middle East following escalating tensions with Iran targeting...
‘Hopefully we qualify directly’ - Katie McCabe quizzed on potential Israel World Cup play-off dilemma
Katie McCabe and her Ireland teammates are eager to avoid the questions being asked of their male counterparts.
Katie McCabe: ‘We know it's not right on a human level what's going on in Gaza'
Ireland captain outlined discussion with FAI CEO over men's team's fixtures against Israel
The Iranian football team REFUSE to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup as war rages in their homeland
The team's silent statement comes as their country is being bombarded by the USA and Israel.
Donald Trump told to send olive branch to Iran soccer team over World Cup
The proposal follows an admission from the Football Federation of Iran that it 'does not know' if the team can travel to the US following recent...
Israel-Belgium, BSC Stadium (Budaörs)
Israel vs Belgium: all the latest World Cup Women's European Qualifiers League phase match information including stats, form, history, and more.
'Frightening when you hear missiles' - Ex-Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand opens up on horror of Dubai lockdown as 'big bombs' drop amid conflict between USA, Israel and Iran
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has shared the terrifying reality of his family's lockdown in Dubai amid escalating missile strikes in the...
Will Iran play at World Cup co-hosted by USA? How Middle East crisis affects sport
With the conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces intensifying, Sky Sports looks at how the Middle East crisis is affecting sport...
Man Utd icon Rio Ferdinand gives update after 'scary' Dubai scenes amid Iran conflict with US
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has spoken out with the former England star currently living in Dubai amid the ongoing conflict between Iran,...
La guerra altera el deporte. Dudas sobre la Finalissima de Messi y la F1
Por JAMES ELLINGWORTH Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo y Lewis Hamilton figuran entre las estrellas del deporte cuyos calendarios están en ascuas...
US and Israel attacks on Iran put major football match involving Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in doubt
Football's ‘Finalissima' showdown between Spain and Argentina is due to be held in Qatar on 27 March
Ronny Deila forced to flee Israel as ex Celtic boss reveals frantic family escape after Middle East bombings
The Norwegian is managing in Israel but it was as move that saw a fierce backlash, including from a large section of Celtic fans
Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them?
Iran previously boycotted the World Cup draw in November and tensions have significantly escalated following US and Israeli attacks on the country
Every country to withdraw from World Cup as Iran 'ready' to boycott USA 2026
Iran could become the latest nation to boycott a World Cup on political grounds following the breakout of conflict with USA and Israel
Iran Football Federation says World Cup participation in doubt after US and Israeli attacks
Iran due to play three group games in the US in June
Iran’s FIFA World Cup participation in US now in doubt amid ongoing war
Iran's football federation chief fears the national team may miss the World Cup due to recent US and Israeli military actions. Mehdi Taj expressed...
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States is not guaranteed
Middle East is in chaos after US/Israel attacks on Iran began on Saturday Leer
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval in USA and Mexico
The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli...
Iranian football association unsure if national team will play at World Cup in US
‘We cannot look forward with hope,' says FFIRI presidentEngland Lions match in Abu Dhabi cancelled due to warThe president of Iran's football...
Iran federation says participation in WC in doubt
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the...
Qatar postpones all games; no news on Finalissima
The Qatar football federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel...
Black Queens stranded in UAE after airspace closure amid regional tensions
Black Queens are currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates after authorities closed the countryâs airspace following the...
Graeme Souness stuck in Abu Dhabi airport as he hears 'loud bangs' from missiles
Rangers legend Graeme Souness has been left stranded at Abu Dhabi airport after his flight was cancelled following the US and Israel attacks on Iran.
Iran threaten to withdraw from World Cup after US strikes as FIFA make statement
Iran have reportedly threatened to withdraw from this summer's World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed the country's Supreme...
