FIFA has rejected a request from the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran to relocate Iran’s 2026 World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico. The decision was confirmed by Claudia Sheinbaum, who said logistical challenges made any changes to the tournament schedule impractical. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has repeatedly stated that…
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has insisted that his scheduled September bout with Floyd Mayweather will be a professional fight, rejecting claims that it will merely be an exhibition. The clarification comes just days after Mayweather, also a Hall of Famer, described the highly anticipated rematch as an entertainment event rather than a competitive contest.…
Gabriele Gravina has stepped down as president of the Italian Football Federation after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third straight time. His resignation was confirmed following an emergency FIGC general council meeting held after Italy’s play-off final loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. A new president is set to…
Lionel Scaloni has suggested that the 2026 World Cup may mark Lionel Messi’s final appearance on football’s biggest stage. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Argentina’s international friendly against Zambia, Scaloni noted that while Messi, now 38, has not confirmed his plans for the tournament, he remains an important part of the team, having…
The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Véron Mosengo-Omba, has stepped down from his role amid mounting controversy surrounding the decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from Cairo, Egypt, Mosengo-Omba announced that his resignation takes immediate effect,…
Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has recorded his fourth consecutive loss in the promotion. The former two-time middleweight champion faced Joe Pyfer in Washington on Saturday night, March 28, and was knocked out in the second round. Adesanya, who came into the bout amid the worst run of his professional MMA career, made a bright…
Senegal plans to showcase the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy ahead of their friendly against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title, BBC Sport reports. The Lions of Teranga initially secured their second AFCON crown on January 18,…
Transgender women athletes will be barred from competing in Olympic women’s events under a new eligibility policy announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, March 26. The rule, set to take effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, limits participation in all female categories at IOC events—including both individual and team…
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031. Sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed his delight at the extension, praising Tella as both a top-quality professional and an influential figure within the squad. He highlighted the player’s importance on the pitch as…
Liverpool FC have strongly condemned racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konaté following their Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Konaté was targeted on social media after an early challenge involving Victor Osimhen, who later sustained a fractured forearm during the match at Anfield. The incident triggered a wave of online backlash, prompting Liverpool to say…
