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La'eeb unveiled as official mascot for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA has unveiled La'eeb as the official mascot for this year's FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Uruguay emerges at centre of projects for 2030 World Cup bidding

As the 2030 World Cup hosting race takes shape, soccer officials said they are still working on a four-nation bid that would celebrate the tournament's 100th birthday in its first home in Uruguay

Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup in Qatar

A World Cup buildup laced in controversy and geopolitical undertones has conjured up the most politically charged of matchups on the field in Qatar.

French league approves $1.66 billion deal with CVC Capital Partners

The French soccer league announced an investment deal with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners as part of a new commercial subsidiary in charge of marketing media rights.

FIFA World Cup 2022 draw: US to face England and Iran, Spain meet Germany

Holders France will meet Denmark and Tunisia in Group D while the tournament will kick off on Nov 21 with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador

Biennial World Cup feasible, debate continues: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clarified at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar that the global football governing body has not proposed a biennial World Cup and it needs more time to discuss.

Qatar not paradise but World Cup seeing changes says, Gianni Infantino

This is a World Cup hosting decision the most contentious in FIFA's history inherited by Infantino on taking on the world football leadership in 2016 but one he has embraced

Canada qualify for FIFA World Cup finals for first time in 36 years

Canada men's football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals for only the second time ever with a 4-0 rout of Jamaica. The nation's only previous appearance in the tournament was 1986 in Mexico.

Indian football team clinches 2022 SAFF U-18 Women's Championship title

The valuable player of the tournament and the highest goal scorer was Lynda Kom who scored five goals in total

UEFA exploring fresh sanctions to thwart Russia's bid for soccer's Euros

UEFA is exploring fresh sanctions to thwart Russia's attempt to host soccer's European Championship after the country launched a surprising bid, one month after invading its neighbor.

Neymar ready to shine for Brazil against Chile, Bolivia: Lucas Paqueta

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has backed out-of-sorts teammate Neymar to recapture his best form in FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.

New limits on spending for European football clubs being finalised

An overhaul of financial restrictions in European soccer will be discussed by leading clubs at a meeting Thursday with limits on spending rather than salary caps.

Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from sanctioned owner Abramovich

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea stepped up as increased offers were being mulled by bankers tasked with selling the club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich

Ukraine war: CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian football teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected the request filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) to stay on the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs

Champions League: Chelsea meet Real Madrid; Man City face Atletico in QFs

The first-leg matches of the quarter-finals will be played on April 5-6, while the second legs are a week later on April 12-13

ISL: Kerala Blasters' Adrian Luna praises team after qualifying for final

KB's Luna was very proud of his team as they beat the League stage winners Jamshedpur FC 2-1 on aggregate and qualified for their first Indian Super League (ISL) final since 2016.

ISL Final: Hyderabad FC's Marquez urges fans to come out in large numbers

Hyderabad FC faced a 1-0 loss at the hands of ATK Mohun Bagan in the second leg of semi-final 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Athletic Stadium, Bambolim.

ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan's Ferrando disappointed on not making the final

ATK Mohun Bagan got a futile 1-0 victory in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) clash with Hyderabad FC at the Athletic Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.

Qatar prepares for FIFA World Cup 2022 in shadow of Ukraine war

FIFA barred Russia from World Cup Qatar 2022 in Qatar and other international sports competitions

La Liga: Benzema stays hot as Madrid keeps momentum after PSG win

Karim Benzema stayed hot as Real Madrid kept momentum from its epic win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League with a 3-0 victory at Mallorca to extend its Spanish league lead.