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July 31, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Feature stories, Football

Shakirullah Ebrahimi Appointed Head of AFF’s Referees Committee

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...

July 30, 2026
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Football, International

Spain Dominate AIPS FIFA World Cup 2026 Best XI

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...

July 30, 2026
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Second Week of Afghanistan Premier Football League Concludes in Kabul

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...

July 29, 2026
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Zidane Named France Head Coach Through 2030 World Cup

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...

July 29, 2026
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Football, International

Spain Becomes First Untrailed World Cup Champion Since 1990

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...

July 26, 2026
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Afghanistan Launches Under-17 Champions Football League

The first edition of Afghanistan’s Under-17 Champions Football League has kicked off in Kabul with 10 teams from five provinces competing in the country’s premier youth football competition. The...

July 19, 2026
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Football, International

Spain Beat Argentina After Extra Time to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final in New York on Sunday. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal...

July 17, 2026
Sayer Zaland
Football, International

When Argentina Gave Birth to Two Football Miracles

By Salim Al Habsi, President of the Oman Journalists Association Football has produced countless legends, but few nations have shaped the game’s history as profoundly as Argentina. Across two...

July 10, 2026
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Khost Ariana Crowned Champions of Afghanistan’s Inter-Zonal Football Tournament

Khost Ariana were crowned champions of Afghanistan’s inter-zonal football tournament after defeating Kunduz Piroozi 5-3 in the final in Lashkargah, Helmand Province. The top two teams secured qualification for...

July 9, 2026
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Afghan Sports Officials Attend Afghanistan Zonal Championship in Helmand

Senior officials from Afghanistan’s sports authority and football federation attended the Afghanistan Zonal Football Championship in Helmand Province, where they praised the tournament’s successful organization as Herat’s Omar Zwak...