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Qatar's Afif acknowledges asking local fans to waste time in qualifier against UAE
Qatar forward Akram Afif said on Thursday that he encouraged local fans to throw objects onto the pitch to waste time during a decisive World Cup qualification match against the United Arab Emirates.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans not allowed to attend Europa League match at Aston Villa
No away supporters will be allowed to attend Aston Villa's home Europa League clash with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 6 after police raised public safety concerns about potential protests, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
French players' union joins Dutch class action against FIFA after Diarra ruling
France's players' union has thrown its weight behind a mushrooming legal challenge to FIFA's transfer system, joining a Dutch-led class action that could involve 100,000 professional footballers seeking compensation over alleged lost income.
FIFA: U.S. govt to determine 2026 World Cup city safety - ESPN
FIFA has acknowledged that the United States government has the final say on determining the safety of World Cup host cities.
Qatar's Al Haydos pledges Gaza school, sports hall after reaching World Cup
Qatar's most-capped player Hassan Al Haydos has pledged to fund construction of a school and sports hall in Gaza following his country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump's threats
PARIS: FIFA said on Wednesday (Oct 15) it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
Kings' Keegan Murray agrees to 5-year, $140M rookie extension - ESPN
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of Priority Sports told ESPN.