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Hong Kong arrests three for ‘insulting’ anthem at World Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, June 7, 2024 (AFP) - Three people were arrested for turning their backs and remaining seated when China's…

Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has…

Japan FA condemns ‘shameful’ racist abuse of goalkeeper

DOHA, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused…

Superb Girona stun champions Barca to lead La Liga

By Rik Sharma BARCELONA, Dec 10, 2023 (AFP) - Shock Spanish title contenders Girona earned a historic 4-2 win over…

New coach for Thailand after muted World Cup campaign start

BANGKOK, Nov 22, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's football team have parted ways with head coach Alexandre Polking, officials said Wednesday,…

Beckham says Messi at Inter Miami is ‘our gift to America’

By Pitcha DANGPRASITH MUMBAI, Nov 15, 2023 (AFP) - David Beckham told AFP in an interview on Wednesday that his…

Colombia detains 4 in kidnapping of footballer’s father

BOGOTÁ, Nov 11, 2023 (AFP) - Police in Colombia have detained four people suspected in the kidnapping of the father…

Philippines coach Stajcic steps down after Women’s World Cup exit

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Philippines coach Alen Stajcic has left his post after the national team's exit from their first…

‘Angry’ Spain promise response to World Cup drubbing

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Spain coach Jorge Vilda says his "angry" players can shake off the mental scars of…

Hope for future despite New Zealand’s painful World Cup exit

By Daniel GILHOOLY Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand's proud players hope their performances at the World…

Holders USA held by Netherlands at Women’s World Cup

By Daniel GILHOOLY Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Captain Lindsey Horan scored a second-half equalizer as holders the…

Caicedo opens World Cup account as Colombia beat blunt South Korea

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Gifted teenager Linda Caicedo scored as Colombia beat a disappointing South Korea 2-0 to open their…

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