Dzeko declares injury a twist of fate as Bosnia seals World Cup place in shootout
The game in Zenica ended 1-1 after extra time, with Bosnia coming from behind against 10-man Italy in a match full of dramatic twists and turns, and Dzeko hit the deck in the dying seconds after a foul by Davide Frattesi.
Spanish FA condemns anti-Muslim chants that marred Egypt friendly
Egypt’s national anthem was jeered and the public announcement system at RCDE Stadium appealed to fans more than once to refrain from making offensive comments.
Infantino says Iran will play FIFA World Cup matches in US as planned
The Iranian FA (FFIRI) has been pushing to relocate the team’s three World Cup group matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked the current regional war.
Bangladesh bottles two-goal lead, loses to Thailand in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026
This is Bangladesh’s maiden appearance in the Asian Cup after it qualified by being one of the top two teams in its group last August.
Iran players honour alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warm-up match
The Iran players were joined by coach Amir Ghalenoei, Iran Football Federation vice president Mehdi Mohammad Nabi and staff members, holding the photographs while singing the national anthem.
Italy’s failed World Cup qualification and fall from grace no longer a surprise
Renowned as a powerhouse in world football, Italy now remains in freefall from the top. It hasn’t featured in a World Cup since 2014, which is remembered for a group stage exit and Luis Suarez’s incisors imprinted on Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder.
Chelsea reports biggest-ever loss in English football history
The London-based club made a loss despite its revenue rising to £490.9 million for the year ending in June 2025, as it finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa Conference League.
India vs Hong Kong reignites the debate: Are foreign players making the local pipeline suffer?
Hong Kong is one of the many Asian sides to lean on foreign-born players in recent times. In the last one-and-a-half years, at least 11 of its players in the 35-man national pool have had foreign heritage.
Italy’s sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster
Italy’s sport minister Andrea Abodi’s comments come amid hostilities between the government and Gravina, the head of the football federation, who lamented a perceived lack of support for football from the state.
Bengaluru FC appoints former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development
At the club level, Medeira enjoyed a successful spell with Salgaocar Sports Club, leading it to multiple Goa Professional League titles (2002–2005).