Football

European heavyweights face decisive battles as the knockout phase opens Kabul | Bahare Rahimi The UEFA Champions League entered its decisive knockout phase on Tuesday night, with four high-profile...

At just 18, Lamine Yamal is no longer football’s future promise, he is already the present force driving Spain’s World Cup ambitions. Stuttgart | Sayer Zaland Still a teenager,...

Defending champions advance to quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Sydney | By Sayer Zaland Defending champions China PR secured their place in the quarter-finals of the...

Chinese referee to lead historic curtain-raiser as VAR debuts across entire tournament Germany | Sayer Zaland The appointment of Dong Fangyu to officiate the opening match of the AFC...

Afghanistan’s Champions League placed 40th in the latest AFC league rankings. Kabul | Bahara Rahimi According to the latest rankings released by the Asian Football Confederation, Afghanistan’s domestic football...

Brazilian football star Neymar says he may retire from professional football at the end of the 2026 season. Brazil | Somayeh Hashemi Brazilian forward Neymar has announced that he...

First organized tournament in over two years lifts spirits of locals in besieged city. Gaza | Somayeh Hashemi For the first time in over two years, an organized football...