Brazil to host 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting
Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Friday, beating a joint Belgium-Netherlands-Germany bid at a FIFA congress marked by debate about the war in Gaza.
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FIFA Congress to choose Women's World Cup host, Palestine FA urges Israel suspension
BANGKOK :Soccer's world body FIFA convened its annual Congress on Friday, where it heard a Palestinian call for the suspension of Israel's football federation over the war in Gaza ahead of a vote to decide the host of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Injured De Jong named in preliminary Dutch squad for Euro 2024
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has named injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in a 30-man preliminary squad for the European Championship in Germany, and also included former captain Georginio Wijnaldum.
FIFA Congress to choose Women's World Cup host, seek racism penalties
BANGKOK : Soccer's world body FIFA will decide the 2027 Women's World Cup host at an annual Congress on Friday, which will see a push for strict penalties to stamp out racism and Palestine's pursuit of sanctions against Israel's federation over the Gaza war.
Exclusive Ireland teams agree new contracts with Cricket Ireland
Ireland's cricketers have accepted new contract offers from the sport’s governing body Cricket Ireland.
F1's proposed spray guards still need work, says Bearman
IMOLA, Italy: Formula One will have to rethink proposed wet-weather spray guards after a test at Ferrari's Fiorano track showed they made little difference, Ferrari reserve Oliver Bearman said on Thursday.
Germany name four goalkeepers in Euro 2024 squad
BERLIN: Hosts Germany will have four goalkeepers at Euro 2024 but there were few other surprises in coach Julian Nagelsmann's preliminary squad unveiled on Thursday (May 16).
Families could save up to £850 by booking Center Parcs abroad, Which? research finds
Families could save up to £850 if they book a Center Parcs holiday abroad instead of the UK, according to research by consumer group Which?. Holidaymakers could more than halve their accommodation costs by choosing a site on the continent.