Infantino said it was Fifa’s duty to “protect football” Published in BBC, on Nov 8th, 2018, Players involved in any European Super League would be banned from playing international football, including the World Cup, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. German …
Read More »Arthur has the World at his feet
Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur with players and support staff during a practice session at ICC Academy. Published in Gulf News, on Nov 7th, 2018, By N.D. PrashantStaff Reporter Pakistan in great shape ahead of World Cup Abu Dhabi: Coaching subcontinental …
Read More »Inter Miami: David Beckham MLS franchise wins vote on stadium plans
The Inter Miami crest features two great blue herons – birds native to south Florida Published in BBC, on Nov 7th, 2018, David Beckham’s hopes of building a new stadium for his Inter Miami franchise in the MLS moved a …
Read More »Pakistan hockey coach says uncertain if team will participate in World Cup
Tauqeer Ahmad Dar says he is uncertain if the team will participate in the upcoming World Cup in India due to insufficient funds. Photo: File Published in GEO, on Nov 7th, 2018, LAHORE: Newly appointed coach of the Pakistan hockey …
Read More »Formula 1: Vietnam capital Hanoi to host country’s first grand prix in 2020
The official F1 website provided a computer-generated image of the proposed 5.565km track layout in Hanoi Published in BBC, on Nov 7th, 2018, Vietnam will host a Formula 1 grand prix for the first time in April 2020. A “multi-year” …
Read More »Djokovic top of the world after completing remarkable turnaround
Published in ARY, on Nov 5th, 2018, PARIS: Novak Djokovic’s return to the world number one spot, just five months after slumping to his lowest ranking in 12 years, leaves little doubt that he is one of the sport’s greats. …
Read More »Infantino says 48 teams ‘feasible’ for 2022 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that football’s governing body is looking into the possibility of increasing the number of teams at the 2022 World Cup and sharing the hosting rights of an expanded tournament with other nations in …
Read More »FIFA hints at expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup to wider Gulf region
Qatar will be the first Middle East nation to host the football World Cup [File: Qatar Emirate Council/Handout/Anadolu] Published in AlJazeera, on Oct 31st, 2018, As blockade continues, FIFA head considers possible shared hosting rights in other Gulf countries and …
Read More »Egypt plans to ride Salah popularity wave
Ashraf Sobhy (left), Egypt’s Youth and Sports Minister makes a point as Caroline Faraj, Vice President, Arabic Services at CNN looks on at the opening session of the 14th Dubai International Sports Creativity Symposium held on Wednesday. Published in …
Read More »Klay Thompson hits 14 threes in single game, breaks NBA record
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, center, celebrates with guard Stephen Curry, left, after scoring against the Chicago Bulls. — AP Published in DAWN, on Oct 30th, 2018, Klay Thompson scored a record-breaking 14 three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors …
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