Captain played in deep horror of Iceland defeat and he rescued an England team who were sliding towards disaster Barney Ronayat Atlanta Stadium Well maybe, you’re gonna be the one that saves me. On a wild, boisterous, often agonising afternoon under the giant Victorian railway dome of the Atlanta Stadium, the Democratic Republic of Harry Kane progressed…
Matt Hughes Global sports business correspondent The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for a third full term next year after an attempt to orchestrate a handshake between the Palestinian and Israeli delegates at congress backfired. The Palestinian Football Federation president, Jibril Rajoub, refused to stand alongside Israel FA vice-president, Basim Sheikh Suliman, in…
Exclusive by Matt Hughes Premier League clubs are increasingly unhappy at the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR’s) costs and uncertainty about how much each club will be made to pay. Premier League and EFL clubs have repeatedly asked the IFR for an update on its operating budget, which is believed to have risen significantly from the annual…
Jack Snape The Iranian women’s football team left their hotel and arrived at Gold Coast airport on Tuesday afternoon, appearing to have just hours left to take up Australia’s offer of asylum before they depart the country. Five players, led by captain Zahra Ghanbari, were formally granted protection in Australia by home affairs minister Tony…
CHÜMOUKEDIMA, Feb 11: The U-13 ASMITA Football League 2025–26 (Major League – East Zone) concluded on February 10, 2026, at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium, marking the successful completion of a grassroots football initiative under the ASMITA and Khelo India programmes. The closing ceremony was graced by Anthony Ngullie, IAS, Secretary, Youth Resources & Sports, Government…
CHÜMOUKEDIMA, Feb 6: The Under-13 ASMITA Zonal Football League 2025–26 (East Zone) was held at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium on Thursday, bringing together young football talents from across the East Zone under the ASMITA and Khelo India initiatives. Deputy Commissioner, Chümoukedima, Polan John, graced the inaugural ceremony as the Special Guest. Addressing the gathering, he…
Exclusive by Tom Garry The Football Association has proposed radical changes to the Women’s FA Cup, including seeding four teams and dispensing with a draw after the last 32. The plans would introduce a “road-to-Wembley bracket” from the last 32, which would map out those teams’ route to the final, in the style of a World…
Suzanne Wrack at Gtech Community Stadium A businesslike performance against AS Far earned Arsenal a place in Sunday’s final of the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup against Corinthians. Four goals in the first half – from Stina Blackstenius, Frida Maanum, Mariona Caldentey and Olivia Smith – allowed Renée Slegers to rotate players and rest some legs and the…