Iran's football federation said Saturday it has asked world football's governing body, FIFA, to suspend Israel's football federation over the country's war in Gaza. In an announcement posted on the Iranian football federation's website, Iran asked FIFA to

Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lanka batter to score a double one-day international century in a 42-run win over Afghanistan in Pallekele. Nissanka's unbeaten 210, which included 20 fours and eight sixes from 139 balls, is the joint fifth-highest individual score in ODIs.

India batter Virat Kohli will miss the rest of the Test series against England for personal reasons. The 35-year-old ex-captain previously withdrew from the first two Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday that Kohli also will be absent from the

David Warner slammed 70 off 36 balls in his 100th Twenty20 international to help propel Australia to 213-7 in the opening clash against the West Indies on Friday. After being sent into bat on a windy and cold evening in Hobart, Australia crunched 77 in the six-over powerplay to set the

An Olympic medal inlaid with a chunk of the Eiffel Tower. How’s that for a monumental prize? A hexagonal, polished piece of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks at the July

Both Bangladesh and India were declared joint champions after the final match of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship witnessed a lot of drama at the Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday.   India won the game in a toss but Bangladesh officials

Almoez Ali's late strike helped Qatar reach the final of the Asian Cup and continue their title defence with victory over Iran. Hosts Qatar led after goals from Jassem Gaber and Akram Afif cancelled out Sardar Azmoun's superb overhead opener. A controversial penalty decision

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa. The game in Bouake finished 1-1 following a remarkable end to normal time which involved the referee going to his video

Chelsea emerged from the crisis that has cast a cloud over the club in stunning fashion as they comprehensively outclassed Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay. Villa's formidable home form this season made them firm favourites to reach the last 16 but Chelsea produced a

Sebastien Haller scored the winner as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat DR Congo to set up a final meeting with Nigeria. The only goal of a cagey contest in Abidjan came in the 65th minute when Haller's volley bounced down into the ground and up over Leopards

Al-Nassr FC and Adidas on Tuesday signed a three-year deal for the German firm to provide sportswear for the club’s teams and staff from the start of the 2024-25 season. Al-Nassr CEO Guido Fienga, said: “As we join forces with Adidas in this exciting partnership, the scale

Three US media giants have announced a new sports streaming platform to be launched in autumn. Walt Disney's ESPN, Fox Corp and Warner Bros. Discovery own a wide range of portfolios of sports rights including those for the FIFA World Cup, Formula 1 and the National Football League.

Australia completed a 3-0 one-day international series win over West Indies with a historic eight-wicket victory in Canberra. The hosts won with 43.1 overs to spare, making it the shortest completed ODI played in Australia. Xavier Bartlett took four wickets for Australia as West

Mousa Tamari scored a brilliant curling strike to stun two-time winners South Korea and send Jordan to their first Asian Cup final. Yazan Al-Naimat put Jordan ahead at the start of the second half with a clever dink, before Tamari doubled their lead with a superb solo effort. Jordan

Shakib Al Hasan led Rangpur Riders to their fifth victory against Durdanto Dhaka as he performed with both bat and ball on Tuesday in Dhaka. Shakib's performance included 34 runs off 20 balls, featuring three sixes. He followed up with a stellar bowling display, claiming three

Manchester City moved menacingly into second place in the Premier League, two points behind leaders Liverpool, as Phil Foden's hat-trick was the catalyst for a convincing win at Brentford. The hosts actually took the lead through Neal Maupay's breakaway goal in the 21st minute,

Former Barcelona and Brazil football player Dani Alves has gone on trial in Spain accused of raping a woman in a nightclub. The 40-year-old has been in prison without bail for more than a year since the alleged incident took place in December 2022. Mr Alves could face up 12 years in

Atletico Madrid scored an injury-time equaliser to rescue a point from their derby with La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Brahim Diaz pounced on a heavy touch from Koke and clipped the ball past Jan Oblak from close range to give Real the opening goal. Stefan Savic had a leveller ruled

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June. Mexico is one of three countries co-hosting the expanded 48-team tournament along with USA and Canada which will last a record

Angry fans in Hong Kong booed Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly after Lionel Messi did not play. The Argentina World Cup winner, 36, who had a hamstring injury, was left on the bench as Inter beat a local League XI 4-1 in front of almost 40,000 fans. There were chants of