FIFPRO mulls 20-minute halftimes, more cooling breaks amid extreme heat
World 10:43 01/07/2025Global players' union FIFPRO is exploring whether extending halftime to 20 minutes and introducing more frequent cooling breaks could better protect players from extreme heat.
Vietnam broadcasters face high price for 2026 FIFA World Cup rights
Vietnam News 16:46 17/06/2025The price of television rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vietnam is expected to exceed the US$15 million paid for the 2022 tournament, making acquisition difficult for local broadcasters.
Nielsen projecting women's football's fan base to reach top-five of global sports
World 16:37 17/06/2025Women's football is set to become one of the world's top five sports by 2030, according to a report by Nielsen Sports in collaboration with PepsiCo, with a global fan base projected to grow by 38% to reach more than 800 million people.
Messi falls just short in Club World Cup curtain-raiser stalemate
World 13:13 15/06/2025MIAMI - Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.
Australia seal World Cup spot with win over Saudi as Oman deny Palestine
World 11:34 11/06/2025Australia sealed qualification for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah while Oman kept their hopes of a place at the finals alive with a last-gasp 1-1 draw against Palestine in Jordan.
De Bruyne to the rescue as Belgium hold off gallant Welsh fightback
World 10:14 10/06/2025BRUSSELS - Kevin De Bruyne came to Belgium's rescue with a winner two minutes from time as they scraped a 4-3 home victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier on Monday after seeing their early lead evaporate as the visitors launched an unlikely fightback.
Sacked Spalletti to leave Italy job after Moldova match
World 08:49 09/06/2025MILAN -- Luciano Spalletti has been sacked from his role as Italy's coach, with the manager announcing the decision himself on Sunday, following their heavy loss to Norway, but he will take charge of Monday's game against Moldova.
Depay, Dumfries earn Netherlands 2-0 win in Finland
World 10:52 08/06/2025HELSINKI - The Netherlands kicked off their World Cup qualification campaign with a comfortable victory as goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries secured a 2-0 away win over Finland on Saturday.
Tuchel unhappy with England attitude after Andorra toil
World 10:04 08/06/2025England coach Thomas Tuchel criticised his team after they struggled to a 1-0 victory away to Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through
World 12:23 06/06/2025Dubai -- Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year's tournament by perennial participants South Korea.
FIFA's inaugural Club World Cup set to kick off in the US amid challenges
World 10:39 03/06/2025FIFA's billion-dollar gamble to revolutionise club football begins a week on Sunday with plenty of cash up for grabs but questionable enthusiasm as 32 teams prepare to contest the expanded Club World Cup in 12 stadiums across the United States.
FIFA, AFC agree to postpone Asian FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Vietnam News 11:37 10/03/2020Three upcoming matches of Vietnam in March and June are subject to postponing
