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FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host

FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host

FIFA and Saudi officials say hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women. It will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums, plus hotels and transport networks ahead of the 104-game tournament

11 December,2024 06:32 PM IST | Zurich | AP
A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

When an event is spread over sites thousands of kilometres apart, teams and potentially hundreds of thousands of their loyal fans have to travel by plane

10 December,2024 10:11 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Pressure on Madrid, PSG to ignite campaign

Pressure on Madrid, PSG to ignite campaign

Twenty-four clubs will advance to the knockout stage, with the top eight qualifying directly for the last 16 and the other 16 going into two-legged playoffs

10 December,2024 06:22 AM IST | London | AP
Messi to kick off opener, Neymar to face Real Madrid

Messi to kick off opener, Neymar to face Real Madrid

Palmeiras and FC Porto complete Group A alongside Argentina World Cup-winner Messi’s Inter Miami.

07 December,2024 06:25 AM IST | Miami | IANS
‘You have to be calm’

‘You have to be calm’

Ahead of Nottingham clash, Man United boss Amorim stresses on managing expectations, continuing job despite suffering his first defeat against Arsenal

07 December,2024 06:24 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match

56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match

The stampede broke out on Sunday afternoon at the stadium in the city of Nzerekore during the final of a local tournament between the Labe and Nzerekore teams in honour of Guinea's military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah said on the X platform

02 December,2024 06:01 PM IST | Conakry (Guinea) | AP
‘Mbappe needs our love and support’

‘Mbappe needs our love and support’

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti backs struggling star who misses a penalty en route another flop show in 0-2 defeat to Liverpool

29 November,2024 07:39 AM IST | Liverpool | AFP
Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus

Aston Villa denied late winner against Juventus

Juventus, playing without a recognised striker, enjoyed the bulk of possession in the early stages but showed little punch. The game opened up as the first half progressed. Teenager Kenan Yildiz drifted in from the left but dragged his shot wide of Martinez's right-hand post in the 20th minute

28 November,2024 12:12 PM IST | United Kingdom | AFP
Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth event

Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth event

The team also played on Tuesday.

28 November,2024 07:45 AM IST | Buenos Aires | AP
We’re fragile, unstable: Pep after 3-3 draw v Feyenoord

We’re fragile, unstable: Pep after 3-3 draw v Feyenoord

A point did snap City’s five-game losing streak, but did little to inspire confidence ahead of Sunday’s daunting trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool

28 November,2024 07:42 AM IST | Manchester | AFP

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