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“It feels like a nightmare”: Fans upset as Italy fails to qualify for third straight World Cup

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Regional tensions disrupt motorsport events and Finalissima cancelled

Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned.

USA

Watch: Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Trump at the White House on Thursday. Among the other Inter Miami stars in attendance were Luis Suárez, Tadeo Allende and Rodrigo De Paul. Trump jokingly asked the team and the crowd: Pelé or Messi, who’s better?

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Rising goalkeepers set sights on Europe

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After making history in last year’s UEFA Champions League, Kazakhstan’s goalkeepers Temirlan Anarbekov and Sherkhan Kalmurza reflect on key moments and share their ambitions to play in Europe’s top leagues.

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Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision

Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick.

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Italy

Napoli fan 'stabbed by wife' at home after VAR decision sparks row

The 40-year-old man was stabbed by his wife after a misunderstanding while watching a Napoli game at their home, according to Italian media.

Mexico

Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

Sport

UEFA set to probe Real Madrid-Benfica row after Viní Jr racism claims

Vinícius accuses Benfica’s Prestianni of racist abuse in Real Madrid’s win in Lisbon on Tuesday night, halting play for 10 minutes as UEFA considers an investigation into the incident.

Health news

David Beckham participates in Healthy Cities school programme in Doha

Football legend David Beckham joined students in Doha for a morning of laughter, life lessons and time on the pitch as part of the Healthy Cities programme.

Culture news

Timothée Chalamet targets football derby fans at Lyon shirt signing

While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.

USA

Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs calls to boycott World Cup in the US

The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors.

Mexico

At least 11 killed in shooting at central Mexico football field

Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants.

Business

Football’s richest clubs hit €12.4bn in record revenue season

Record revenues of €12.4bn underline how elite clubs are increasingly relying on commercial income, brand power and stadium redevelopment.

Qatar

Qatar Football Festival features Finalissima 2026 and friendlies

Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.

Football Now

Senegal stun Morocco in AFCON 2025 final to retain continental crown

AFCON 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale as Senegal defeated hosts Morocco to be crowned champions of Africa, capping a tournament filled with surprises, emotion and unforgettable moments on and off the pitch.

Football Now

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

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Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal

Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.