FIFA releases ‘Illuminate’ for World Cup 2026 with Elyanna and Jesse Reyez
The song blends R&B with Arabic melodies, focusing on themes of identity, unity and resilience Elyanna and Jessie Reyez. Photo: File FIFA released yet another song for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna alongside Canadian artist Jesse Reyez. Titled “Illuminate”, the song is part of FIFA’s growing musical rollout for the tournament and […]
Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
Al Ahly’s Mohamed Ben Romdhane in action with Zamalek’s Mohamed El Sayed in an Egyptian Premier League match at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: REUTERS JOHANNESBURG: Financially-embattled Egyptian club Zamalek will pocket a record four-million-dollar CAF Confederation Cup prize if they beat Algerian outfit USM Alger in the two-leg final. USM host […]
Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup
LONDON: Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the European Tour that will allow him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. In an agreement similar to that signed by eight other LIV golfers in February, the Spaniard will pay all outstanding fines for playing in […]
World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown
United States would now total $871 million, up from an initial figure of $727 million announced in December General view of the Premier League ball before the match. PHOTO REUTERS FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the […]
Kane, Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane scored the opener as his side sank Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup semi-finals. Photo: AFP LONDON: Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. Just three days after Bayern […]
Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
LONDON: An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the FT on Wednesday it would be a “dream” to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the […]
World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off
FIFA says over five million tickets sold for June 11 tournament across North America Apr 20, 2026; Irvine, California, USA; A general overall view of the FIFA World Cup 2026 base camp for the United States at the Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park Sports Complex.Kirby Lee- Images/Reuters With 50 days remaining until the […]
Inter reach Italian Cup final
LONDON: Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.Trailing early in the second half at the San Siro to brilliant goals from Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha, Inter looked as good as out, but […]
Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim – Sport
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday it is investigating Cricket Canada over allegations of match corruption, including the team’s loss to New Zealand at the recent T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The game in Chennai — which Canada lost by eight wickets — is under scrutiny following allegations of […]
PCB dissolves selection committee in lead up to T20 World Cup – Sport
With the T20 World Cup months away, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday dissolved the men’s national selection committee. In a statement, a spokesperson for the cricket board said a new committee would be selected soon, adding that it would take decisions based on merit and performance. “The new selection committee’s decisions on merit […]