After Sanju Samson, Keralam finds another young

Manav began his cricketing journey in Delhi before moving to Kerala at the age of 12.

Qatar net late goal against Swiss to secure

A 94th-minute equaliser at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium sees Qatar claim their first-ever FIFA World Cup point.

England’s FIFA World Cup build-up hit by

England’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup have suffered an unexpected setback after training equipment was reportedly stolen ahead of the team’s arrival at their tournament base in Kansas City, Missouri.

India’s PV Sindhu’s Australian Open

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu fell short of reaching her first final of the 2026 season after suffering a straight-game defeat to reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2026 on Saturday.

New Zealand cricket legend, Kane Williamson

New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a celebrated 16-year career.

After US entry denial, Somali referee Omar Artan

UEFA has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, making him one of the first Somali match officials to take charge of one of European football’s most prestigious club fixtures.

FIFA World Cup kicks off as Mexico faces South

The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with a match between Mexico, one of the host nations, and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of the first edition of the expanded tournament featuring 48 teams.

FIFA approves new player transfer regulations to

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the adoption of new regulations governing player transfers, set to come into effect in January 2027 following legal reviews linked to the case involving former French player Lassana Diarra.

Oman’s ACC Women’s Premier

Despite the disappointing finish, the tournament will be remembered as a landmark campaign for Oman, who reached the knockout stage for the first time after qualifying as one of the best second-placed teams behind group winners UAE.

Talabat, TOD by beIN team up to bring FIFA World

Football fans across the Middle East and North Africa are set to enjoy an enhanced FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing experience following a new partnership between Talabat and TOD by beIN.

Spanish football legend Andrés Iniesta holidays

Football great Andrés Iniesta, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders the game has produced, is enjoying a family retreat at a luxury resort following his appointment as head coach of Gulf United FC in the UAE.

Top Fifa referee Artan barred from entering U.S.

Omar Artan, CAF’s 2025 Referee of the Year, barred from entering the United States amid travel restrictions affecting several countries, including Somalia.