New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) FIFA has approved Iran’s request to relocate its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States to Mexico, a move driven by growing concerns over travel logistics, visa procedures and wider geopolitical sensitivities surrounding the tournament. The decision was announced by Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran chief Mehdi Taj. He confirmed that Iran received clearance following discussions with FIFA and tournament officials in Istanbul and a f…
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Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Nearly 20 years into his international career, former India skipper Rohit Sharma believes Indian cricket is moving in the right direction, both in terms of results and mindset and stated that he wants India to be the best in world cricket and it’s “right up there.”For Rohit, India’s recent success across formats and age-group tournaments is a sign of the growing strength of the country’s cricketing structure.“I want India to be the powerhouse of world cricket…that…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Ethan Nwaneri has been called up to join England’s pre-World Cup preparation camp in the United States as manager Thomas Tuchel continues to assess the country’s emerging talent ahead of the tournament.The Arsenal youngster will link up with the senior squad in Florida alongside Alex Scott, Josh King, and Rio Ngumoha as part of England’s preparations before the World Cup begins later this summer.England confirmed Nwaneri’s inclusion on Saturday through an update …
Bengaluru, May 21 (IANS) The Indian women’s hockey team, led by Salima Tete, has departed for their crucial tour of Australia on Thursday, where the team is scheduled to play four matches against the hosts on May 26, 27, 29, and 30 at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The tour will offer a series of competitive matches, giving the Indian women’s hockey team an opportunity to test themselves against one of the best teams in the world.Following the conclusion of the Australia tour, the team will travel …
Madrid, May 21 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said that he has already decided on the 26 players who will form his squad for this summer’s World Cup.De la Fuente will name his squad on Monday after the last round of matches in La Liga, and in an interview with former Spain player Mario Suarez, he admitted the “squad is already decided and the approach and strategy are too.”He admitted it was “possible” he could include players who haven’t played for Spain before and “three” goalkeepers, wh…
Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has suffered a major setback ahead of naming his World Cup squad after FC Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was ruled out of the tournament with a broken foot.Lopez fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot during the 3-1 win against Real Betis on Sunday. The Spanish champions announced that Lopez will have surgery, but did not give a timeframe for his return.”Fermin Lopez suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his righ…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.Expressing excitement for the tour, the skipper noted …
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup finals despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. Williams had to be helped off the pitch during the first half of Athletic Club’s 1-0 home defeat to Valencia on Sunday, with tests on Monday confirming a moderate injury to his left hamstring.The injury rules the 23-year-old out for the remainder of Athletic’s domestic season, but speaking…
Munich, May 7 (IANS) UEFA Champions League winner and five-time Bundesliga Champion Niklas Sule has announced a shock retirement at the age of 30 after an injury scare forced him to reconsider his decision on the future. German International player will put an end to his enormous career at the end of the season once his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires.The 30-year-old defender made the announcement on the Spielmacher podcast. Sule explained that he has been considering the option for a wh…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country’s top pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar.“Bumrah has entered this IPL off the back of a heavy workload with the Indian team over the last 12 months. His struggles are…