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...
MADRID (AFP) -- The crisis within Spanish football deepened on Friday, Sept. 15, as the women's World Cup winners demanded more heads roll at its scandal-hit RFEF federation whose disgraced ex-boss appeared in court on sexual assault charges. Luis Rubiales. (AFP) Just hours after Luis Rubiales was...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last Sept. 10. Germany celebrates at the podium after ruling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor...
MADRID (AFP) -- Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales must appear in court on Friday, Sept. 15, in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final. Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales....
FRANKFURT (AFP) -- Germany captain and tournament MVP Dennis Schroder paid tribute to the team's "crazy" fans at a ceremony in Frankfurt on Tuesday, Sept. 12, celebrating his side's maiden World Cup victory. The German Basketball world champions, among them Dennis Schroeder (4thLeft) and German...
The final buzzer to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 rang with a much deeper meaning for Filipinos who witnessed the best players from all over the world and immersed in world-class hardcourt action in Manila, powered by FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). After setting...
By MARK REY MONTEJO NBA legend Pau Gasol joined other basketball players who expressed their gratitude for the warm reception he received during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that the country hosted. Pau Gasol takes a selfie with fans during the FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Pau...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente said on Monday, Sept. 11, he "respects" former football federation president Luis Rubiales' decision to resign after causing outrage by kissing a Women's World Cup player on the lips. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente. (AFP) Rubiales stood down...
By MARK REY MONTEJO From Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball has found a new hero in Dennis Schroder following their successful campaign in the FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder celebrates with his teammates after winning in the finals of 2023 FIBA World Cup at MOA Arena, in Pasay City....
