Barcelona begin their 2026-27 preseason against Birmingham City as transfer activity continues, with Atlético Madrid challenging the club’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez. SPAIN | By Sayer Zaland FC Barcelona will begin their 2026-27 preseason…
Italy legend Franco Baresi’s World Cup legacy spanned gold, bronze and silver across three unforgettable FIFA tournaments. GERMANY | By Sayer Zaland Italian football icon Franco Baresi is being remembered for an extraordinary FIFA…
Qosh Tepa defeated nine rival teams to win the first-ever Afghanistan Wrestling Premier League, with Akhowat finishing second and Setaraha third. Kabul | By Taieb Khatizwal Qosh Tepa claimed the title of the inaugural…
Experienced FIFA-certified referee instructor and former VAR trainee Shakirullah Ebrahimi has been appointed to lead the Afghanistan Football Federation’s Referees Committee. Kabul | By Sara Amiri The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has appointed experienced…
Six Spanish players headline the AIPS FIFA World Cup 2026 Best XI after a global vote by 370 sports journalists from 115 countries, reflecting Spain’s defensive dominance during its title-winning campaign. Zurich | By…
AIPS President Gianni Merlo has warned that FIFA’s reported commercial restructuring and growing US influence could shift football away from its global values and governance model. Zürich | By Taieb Khatizwal AIPS President Gianni…
Former fielding coach Shane McDermott returns to Afghanistan’s national cricket team as assistant coach and fielding coach ahead of next month’s five-match ODI series against Ireland. Afghanistan | By Taieb Khatizwal The Afghanistan Cricket…
Arman FC and Sarsabz Yashlar Faryab claimed victories as the second week of the Afghanistan Premier Football League wrapped up in Kabul. Kabul | By Niaz Shinwari The second week of the Afghanistan Premier…
Eighty athletes are competing in Kabul’s 12th Pancration Selection Tournament, with the top 21 set to earn places on the provincial team after one day of competition. Kabul | By Sara Amiri The 12th…
More than 500 international media representatives, broadcasters and Olympic stakeholders gathered in Los Angeles as LA28 showcased operational plans, venue preparations and broadcast strategy for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. United States |…
The World Cup-winning legend succeeds Didier Deschamps after signing a four-year contract with Les Bleus. France | By Taieb Khatizwal Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national football team, signing…
Spain completed its 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph without trailing for a single minute, joining an exclusive group of teams that won the tournament while never falling behind. Spain Wins 2026 World Cup Without…
Former ASJF President Sayer Zaland addresses delegates during the opening of the federation’s Second Annual Congress in Kabul in 2017.
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