Mourinho files European human rights complaint over Turkish fine and ban
June 4 : Jose Mourinho has filed a complaint at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions he received while coaching Turkish club Fenerbahce.
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Fenerbahce chairman jailed for inciting illegal betting
ANKARA, June 4 : A Turkish court sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years in prison for inciting illegal betting, days before the Turkish club was set to hold a congress to elect his replacement.
Socceroos Herrington and Geria out to make most of first World Cup call-ups
OAKLAND, California, June 3 : Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria were born 14 years apart and have taken very different journeys to the World Cup, but both are determined to put their best foot forward after making the cut for the Australia squad.
World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges
SINGAPORE: With just days to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, sports retailers in Singapore are working to get stock onto shelves as supply chain disruptions and the tournament's expanded format make sourcing more difficult. The challenge comes as they prepare for what they expect will be strong demand during the five-week tournament, which starts next Thursday (Jun 11) and features 48 teams for the first time.
Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
June 3 : Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday, the Iranian FA (FFIRI) said on Wednesday.
Montella sticks with experience in Turkey World Cup squad
June 2 : Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella named his World Cup squad on Tuesday, selecting the experienced Hakan Calhanoglu, Arda Guler, Kerem Akturkoglu, Baris Alper Yilmaz, and Yusuf Yazici to lead the side.
Austria back from exile and aiming for World Cup knockout success under Rangnick
June 2 : After 28 years in the World Cup wilderness, Austria return to the global stage with a golden generation shaped by Ralf Rangnick's tactical overhaul and intent on building upon an impressive showing at the last Euros.
Ghana delay naming World Cup squad
CARDIFF, June 1 : Ghana plan to announce their World Cup squad on Tuesday, among the last countries to do so as they juggle last-minute injury concerns before finalising their 26-man selection, officials said on Monday.