Rovshan Najaf: We wish "Neftchi" success in the UEFA Champions League
Rovshan Najaf, president of the Association of Azerbaijan Football Federations (AFFA), congratulated the women's team of "Neftchi", which won the national championship for the third time in a row in t
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report.az
13.05.2026
Azerbaijan Cup: "Sabah" and "Zira" will face each other in the final match
The final match of the Azerbaijan Football Cup will take place today.
Azerbaijan
report.az
13.05.2026
Lamine Yamal’s Palestine flag wave hailed by fans, activists and athletes
Palestinians in Gaza, football fans from around the world and activists laud Barca and Spain footballer.
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aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
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aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag as Barcelona celebrate La Liga win
Tens of thousands of Barca fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after football league victory.
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12.05.2026
Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
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aljazeera.com
11.05.2026
Football on ruins: Gaza’s orphans find refuge on the pitch
A Gaza teenager orphaned by an Israeli attack finds refuge in football amid the decimation of Palestinian sports.
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aljazeera.com
10.05.2026
Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
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bbc.com
09.05.2026
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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09.05.2026
South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
Naegohyang Women's FC will play the Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the Asian Champions League in a six-year first.
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aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings
Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.
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aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
Real Madrid’s Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight
Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
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aljazeera.com
08.05.2026
WC-2026: $50,000 salary is offered to watch 104 games
"Fox Sports" TV channel and "Indeed" job search platform have announced the opening of the position of "Chief Spectator of the World Cup on Football" with a salary of 50,000 dollars.
Azerbaijan
report.az
06.05.2026
US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
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aljazeera.com
06.05.2026
Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts
Videos from tournament kit reveal photo shoot and images from training sessions highlighting Team Melli's preparations.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
Bayern Munich vs PSG: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups
PSG travel to Munich defending a 5-4 lead from the semifinal first leg, as both coaches promise more attacking football.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
FIFA bans former Guyana official Alves for 5 years over sexual harassment
Former General Secretary Ian Alves found guilty of sexually harassing female staff members by FIFA's Ethics Committee.
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aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
40-year-old Edin Ceko is on the agenda to sign a new contract with Schalke 04
The German club "Schalke 04" intends to keep player Edin Ceko in its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
05.05.2026
North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
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aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
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bbc.com
04.05.2026