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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday “unanimously reconfirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino” after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
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Star forward Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with Real Madrid to 2032, the club announced on Thursday, quelling speculation about his future that had linked him with Arsenal.
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A city in Pakistan has become the unlikely centre of the global football industry, producing an estimated 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, including the official match ball used at the FIFA World Cup.
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A 24-year-old footballer has died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck a football pitch during a match in southern Thailand.
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Morocco will not participate in the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after securing automatic qualification as one of the tournament’s main hosts.
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Owori was first taken to a nearby medical centre before being transferred to a private hospital in Kampala, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
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Ghana play Mali on Thursday in Group D. A draw will qualify Ghana while Mali must win to progress
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UEFA termed the proposal to privatise the World Cup a “shabby, back room, opaque deal” hatched by Infantino.
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Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches.
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With their demands for protection an embarrassment for Iran’s leaders but lauded by US President Donald Trump, five later changed their minds and returned home.
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