Soccer
PSG beat Arsenal, become Champions League winners for second time
The soccer match was played in Hungary's Puskas Arena, in Budapest, with goals scored by Arsenal's Kai Havertz and PSG's Ousmane Dembele.
Mid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv denies Beersheba double at soccer cup final
Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns
Six players and one staff member of Iranian women's soccer team receive Australian visas
Five players were initially granted asylum on Tuesday, with one player later changing her mind and electing to return home to Iran.
'It has turned into MMA': 23 red cards flashed in brutal Brazil cup final
A state cup final in Brazil descended into chaos as a mass brawl between Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro at the Mineirão produced a record 23 red cards and forced military police onto the field.
After ‘unique intervention,’ Iran’s women’s soccer team allowed to stay in Australia
The five players, including team captain Zahra Ghanbari, sought protection after the team were branded "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.
Australia to grant visas to five members of Iranian women's soccer team after Trump appeal
The players, who were playing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, stood silent last week during the Iranian national anthem, which was interpreted by hardliners in Iran as a sign of treason.
Israel urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian soccer players after anthem protest
Science Minister Gila Gamliel has urged Australia to provide refuge for Iranian women’s soccer players. Branded "wartime traitors" by Tehran, five players have already left the team hotel.
Luka Gadrani anchors Beitar Jerusalem’s defense as championship race heats up
Gadrani, who joined the club at the end of September from Kairat Almaty, has been one of the standouts as the Georgian national team defender provides a cool, calm, and collected presence.
Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times
Some foreign players have left Israel and plan to return once the situation calms down. Some, like Georgiy Yermakov, have stayed.
Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime
The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.
Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict
According to the Spanish sports outlet, Iran is set to participate in the tournament, which will be co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
