Former world number one says he’s still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.
With Iran’s local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122–115 road win against defending NBA champions.
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.
Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley.
Fans and rights groups have raised safety concerns in Mexico, which opens the FIFA World Cup on June 11 .
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football.
Brazil’s leading goal scorer was left fuming at a substitution days before their World Cup squad announcement.
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