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World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

The next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year's tournament in Qatar

After 45 years, Argentina reopens embassy in Dhaka

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam reopened the embassy of the South American country in Dhaka's Banani today.

UK commentator John Motson dies aged 77

 British soccer commentator John Motson has died aged 77, his family announced in a statement on Thursday.

Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87

During the 1998 World Cup, Blazevic was famed for wearing a French gendarme's hat during games, as a symbol of solidarity with a security officer who was seriously injured by German football hooligans during the tournament.

Bayern's Mazraoui to miss several weeks with heart issue

Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui looks set to miss several weeks after a medical check revealed the Morocco international was suffering from a heart issue.

Pele's barber of 60 years laments a double loss

The Brazilian barber who cut Pele's hair for more than 60 years is lamenting the loss of both a customer and a close friend.

Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.

Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele's life away from the field

Pele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on it, with three marriages and a range of trailblazing sponsorship deals which helped modern-day players fill their pockets with corporate cash.

'Our greatest idol': Brazilians flock to hospital after Pele's death

As soon as they got the news, Antonio Pereira and his son started running: Pele, the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, had died, and they wanted to be there to mourn him.

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

The next World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year's tournament in Qatar

February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023

After 45 years, Argentina reopens embassy in Dhaka

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam reopened the embassy of the South American country in Dhaka's Banani today.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

UK commentator John Motson dies aged 77

 British soccer commentator John Motson has died aged 77, his family announced in a statement on Thursday.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Croatia's legendary football coach Miroslav Blazevic dies at 87

During the 1998 World Cup, Blazevic was famed for wearing a French gendarme's hat during games, as a symbol of solidarity with a security officer who was seriously injured by German football hooligans during the tournament.

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui to miss several weeks with heart issue

Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui looks set to miss several weeks after a medical check revealed the Morocco international was suffering from a heart issue.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Pele's barber of 60 years laments a double loss

The Brazilian barber who cut Pele's hair for more than 60 years is lamenting the loss of both a customer and a close friend.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia, the club announced, in a deal believed to be worth more than 200 million euros.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

Marriages, music, endorsements: Pele's life away from the field

Pele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on it, with three marriages and a range of trailblazing sponsorship deals which helped modern-day players fill their pockets with corporate cash.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

'Our greatest idol': Brazilians flock to hospital after Pele's death

As soon as they got the news, Antonio Pereira and his son started running: Pele, the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, had died, and they wanted to be there to mourn him.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

'The summit of world football': what Pele did for Brazil

Before Pele made his debut for Brazil, the South American nation had never won the World Cup. By the time he retired, they had won three - more than any other team.