Messi Retires From International Football After Record Argentina Career
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a record 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, ending a 21-year senior career.
World Climbing Asia Youth Series Concludes in China as Asian Talent Makes Its Mark
The inaugural World Climbing Asia Youth Series concluded in Quannan, China, after four days of competition involving 174 athletes from eight Asian countries and regions. The event featured U15...
Strieder and Jochum Share Sports Media Austria Award 2026
Silvana Strieder and Christoph Jochum have been named joint overall winners of the Sports Media Austria Award 2026 after receiving an equal number of votes. Strieder became the first...
Afghanistan U-20 Step Up Training Ahead of Asian Qualifiers in Bahrain
Afghanistan’s U-20 national football team is continuing preparations for the Asian qualifying competition in Bahrain under Iranian head coach Kourosh Barmak. The squad is focusing on physical conditioning, tactical...
Afghanistan A Squad Named for 2026 Asian Games
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 15-member Afghanistan A squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with Darwish Rasooli appointed captain. Afghanistan will face Japan and Nepal...
Three Afghan Kurash Referees Selected for Asian Games in Japan
Three international Afghan Kurash referees have been selected to officiate at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Sediqullah Nemat, Asadullah Tajik and Ajmal Ishaqzai will represent Afghanistan as referees...
Takhar Volleyball Talent Camp Concludes with 25 Players Selected
A three-day volleyball talent identification camp involving 60 participants from four provinces has concluded in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province. Twenty-five standout players were identified during the camp...
ICC Unveils 12 Host Cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be staged across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, marking the tournament’s return to Africa after 24 years. Kabul...
Barcelona Open Preseason Amid Transfer Developments
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...
Franco Baresi Remembered for Three Memorable World Cup Campaigns
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...