With South Africa's exit, FIFA confirm three candidates to host 2027 Women's World Cup
FIFA on Saturday confirmed that three bids to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 had been lodged "across three confederations" before the bidding process closed.
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Skiing-Shiffrin captures World Cup win 91 in St. Moritz downhill
ST MORITZ, Switzerland :American Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 91st alpine skiing World Cup victory when she won the downhill at St. Moritz on Saturday.
Obscene Asia Cup Gesture Aimed Virat Kohli? Gautam Gambhir Reveals Truth Behind Act
Former India batter Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team, has explained his controversial gesture towards a section of the crowd in Asia Cup match in September this year and said that he reacted the way he did due to some fans saying anti-India slogans. However, the cricketer-turned-politician said he should not have made the gesture. In ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Gambhir answered queries on the issue and said everyone reacts differently and has a different mindset and "if someone doesn't want to listen then you react".
Saudi Arabia ready to host 2034 World Cup: Sports minister
LONDON: Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has talked up the sporting and economic opportunities of the Kingdom hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup, saying his country is ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. In an interview with the BBC, he raised the prospect of the Kingdom hosting the competition in the summer rather than the winter, noted the importance of sport in a country where the majority of citizens are below the age of 30, and discussed the progress made by the Saudi Pro League. The government has invested over £5 billion ($6.26 billion) in sports since 2021 as part of the Vision 2030 strategy to diversify the economy away from dependence on fossil fuels. With the FIFA Club World Cup set to begin in the Kingdom next month, Prince Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is more than ready to host the biggest prize in football. “We’ve showcased that — we’ve hosted more than 85 global events and we’ve delivered on the highest level,” he said. “We want to attract the world through sports.
Gary Lineker praises Bivesh Gurung’s ‘brilliant’ FA Cup winner for Maidstone United as strike voted goal of the round
Football legend Gary Lineker has praised Bivesh Gurung’s FA Cup goal-of-the-round winner for Maidstone.
FIFA receives three bids to host 2027 Women's World Cup
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, Brazil, and the United States and Mexico have all submitted bids to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027.
Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had informed the Kuala Lumpur-based organization of Jabal Al Mukaber’s decision to pull out of the continent’s second-tier club competition. “The AFC notes the club’s withdrawal with regret and the matter has now been referred to the AFC Competitions Committee for relevant further action, including the recognition of force majeure,” the confederation said. Jabal Al Mukaber had been drawn in Group A of the competition and had won their opening game 1-0 against Syria’s Al-Futuwa before losing 4-0 to Al-Nahda from Oman prior to the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
On Umran Malik Getting Picked For T20 World Cup 2024, Ex-India Star's 'Missing' Verdict
Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra believes that fast bowler Umran Malik should be considered for the T20 World Cup 2024 squad after he was not considered for the upcoming South Africa tour. Chopra pointed out that Umran was given some chances in the past and it will be surprising if he is not considered even once in the future. India will face South Africa in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches. Umran will be representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and it can be a great platform for him to prove his mettle against quality batters.