Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), Jordan Clarkson (Speaker’s office, Facebook) The Philippines and Japan are two basketball-crazy nations--something that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio somewhat alluded to during his historic address before...
DOHA (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament. Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal (AFP) "Of course, we are ready for all possibilities,"...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia was named as the lone bidder for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 31, a major success that follows a string of high-profile sports acquisitions. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticized over its human rights...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australia on Tuesday, Oct. 31, decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as favorite to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the Oct. 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Indonesia's football federation has said it supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup, ending the possibility of its own proposal to co-host the event with Australia. Last week, Indonesian FA president Erick Thohir had said the country was in talks with Australia...
SPAIN (AFP) -- Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday, Oct. 18, included in the Spain women's squad for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her following the Women's World Cup final in Australia. Former Spain's football federation...
Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has donated his game-worn suit to the FIBA Foundation and is now on display at the FIBA House of Basketball in Switzerland. Photo from Chot Reyes Instagram Reyes shared that he was asked to donate one of his notable suit jackets he wore during Gilas...
MONTEVIDEO (AFP) -- Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday, Oct. 12, despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (right), midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (second to the right)...
The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) expressed its full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s intention to bid for the hosting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2034. As a fellow member association of the Asian Football Confederation, it gives great pride that the Kingdom of...
LAUSANNE (AFP) -- Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday, Oct. 4. FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday, Oct. 4, it plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse. Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (AFP) The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Striking Spanish internationals called up to the women's team reiterated their desire not to form part of the squad in a new blow for the shaken Spanish football federation (RFEF). Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso. (AFP) New coach Montse Tome called up 15 of the Women's World Cup...
