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Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, requests return home

Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, requests return home

7 Iranian women footballers granted asylum in Australia after they refused to sing national anthem before 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup match

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Turkish football club distributes Iftar meals in Gaza to express solidarity with Palestinians
27.02.2026

Turkish football club distributes Iftar meals in Gaza to express solidarity with Palestinians

MKE Ankaragucu reiterates its commitment to reminding children facing hardship in Palestine and elsewhere that they are not forgotten during Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while calling for greater support and participation

European teams set new revenue record, exceeding $35B, UEFA says
26.02.2026

European teams set new revenue record, exceeding $35B, UEFA says

Real Madrid posts highest revenue among European teams, followed by Barcelona, Bayern Munchen

Israel's 4-man bobsled team disqualified at Milano-Cortina Olympics over false declaration
23.02.2026

Israel's 4-man bobsled team disqualified at Milano-Cortina Olympics over false declaration

Israel’s Olympic Committee removes team after athlete Uri Zisman admits submitting inaccurate information to justify last-minute lineup change

Olympic skiers warn melting glaciers threaten future of winter sports: Report
19.02.2026

Olympic skiers warn melting glaciers threaten future of winter sports: Report

Athletes in Cortina say shrinking Alpine ice reflects accelerating climate change and raises concerns for Olympic venues, water resources

Benfica-Real Madrid match halted over alleged racist abuse targeting Vinicius
18.02.2026

Benfica-Real Madrid match halted over alleged racist abuse targeting Vinicius

Referee activates UEFA racism protocol over incident involving Vinicius; play resumes after 10-minute suspension