Sports News

Latest updates from the world of sports

Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso racing against time ahead of World Cup after suffering ankle injury
world cup

Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso racing against time ahead of World Cup after suffering ankle injury

Atletico Madrid have confirmed that midfielder Johnny Cardoso has suffered a ‘high-grade’ ankle sprain, casting doubts over his availability for the 2026 World Cup.Such injuries normally take at l...

May 7
2 min
Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
world cup

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for the United States' first World Cup match, piling pressure on FIFA over its sky-high costs."I would like to be able to have the people that voted for me to be able to go,&quo

May 7
3 min
Donald Trump criticizes FIFA World Cup ticket prices while praising tournament's financial success
world cup

Donald Trump criticizes FIFA World Cup ticket prices while praising tournament's financial success

U.S. President Donald Trump helped secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the United States, but says he wouldn't pay the steep ticket prices now being charged to American fans

May 7
3 min
Donald Trump doesn’t help FIFA narrative with his latest World Cup ticket price remark
world cup

Donald Trump doesn’t help FIFA narrative with his latest World Cup ticket price remark

FIFA continues facing criticism because of the expensive ticket prices attached to the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Their president, Gianni Infantino, repeatedly defended the organisation in recent months and insisted the prices reflect demand, market conditions and th

May 7
2 min
Trump Says He ‘Wouldn’t Pay’ High World Cup Ticket Prices
world cup

Trump Says He ‘Wouldn’t Pay’ High World Cup Ticket Prices

Ticket prices for the United States’ opening World Cup match in June exceed $1,000.

May 7
2 min
World Cup injuries: Every star player at risk of missing 2026 FIFA tournament including Rodrygo, Ekitike, more
football

World Cup injuries: Every star player at risk of missing 2026 FIFA tournament including Rodrygo, Ekitike, more

As the pinnacle of competitive football competition, every player around the globe hopes to be selected by their national team for action at the FIFA World Cup, which makes injuries at this stage in the season so devastating.

May 7
2 min
Donald Trump turns heads with sticker shock reaction to World Cup ticket prices
world cup

Donald Trump turns heads with sticker shock reaction to World Cup ticket prices

Is the US President going to ditch one of the biggest events over cost concerns?

May 7
3 min
Arsenal believes key player will sign a new contract before World Cup
world cup

Arsenal believes key player will sign a new contract before World Cup

Arsenal have reportedly been in discussions with Jurrien Timber over a new contract for several weeks, with the defender expected to become the next player to commit his long-term future to the club.T...

May 7
2 min
The fight for an Afghanistan women's team isn't only about soccer to its advocates
soccer

The fight for an Afghanistan women's team isn't only about soccer to its advocates

The FIFA Council agreed last week during a meeting in Vancouver to amend its rules to recognize the team after a long campaign by Popal, advocates and others, meaning it could someday qualify for the World Cup or the Olympics. It was a moment of celebration for Popal after years of fighting.

May 7
3 min
86 / 251