Ex-FIFA exec accuses President Gianni Infantino of violating political neutrality rule by praising Trump
President Trump jokes with the FIFA president over the way he highlights the USA hosting the 2026 World Cup.
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McLaren boss hails rare collaboration in title fight
SAO PAULO :McLaren principal Andrea Stella hailed teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Friday for working together in a way he said was unprecedented in Formula One history between title rivals.
Irish governing body to vote on call for UEFA to ban Israel
DUBLIN :Irish soccer's governing body will vote on Saturday on whether to submit a formal motion to UEFA requesting the immediate suspension of Israel from European competitions, according to an agenda of the meeting seen by Reuters.
Ex-player, manager Barton convicted over offensive social media posts
LONDON :Former British soccer player and coach Joey Barton was convicted on Friday of six counts of sending offensive social media posts to two ex-players and a broadcaster, though he was cleared of six more charges.
Wales coach sees Rees-Zammit impact off the bench
CARDIFF :New Wales coach Steve Tandy said he was tempted to include the returning Louis Rees-Zammit in the starting lineup against Argentina but is also confident with what he could bring off the bench during Sunday's test in Cardiff.
Sources: Japanese HR king Murakami available to MLB teams - ESPN
Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami is entering the posting system Friday, officially starting the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter, sources told ESPN.
Centurion Kolisi reflects on humble start ahead of glamour battle with France
PARIS :South Africa take on hosts France on Saturday in a match that will be special in several ways, not least as the 100th cap for Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and as a repeat of their epic 29-28 Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory in Paris two years ago.