Stars honoring legendary footballers to be unveiled in Georgias capital
The event is scheduled for this coming Saturday
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or award
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, presented by the French magazine France Football to the world’s best player.
Moscow to host World Weightlifting Championships
The 2030 World Weightlifting Championships will be held in Moscow, the press service of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced.
Azerbaijani wrestler crowned five-time world champion
Azerbaijani wrestler Eldeniz Azizli has won the gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
Azerbaijan beat Andorra at FIFA U-15 World Cup
Azerbaijan defeated Andorra 1-0 in their second match at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku on October 25.
FIFA President thanks Azerbaijan for U15 World Cup and Festival
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for its work in organizing and hosting the U-15 World Cup and its accompanying festival.
FIFA U-15 World Cup kicks off in Baku
The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 has kicked off in Baku on October 24. The official opening ceremony of the World Championship will take place today at 19:00.
Dates announced for U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
FIFA has confirmed the schedule for the U-20 World Cup which will be held in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
UEFA gives FIFA November deadline to release Infantino World Cup plan documents
UEFA has given FIFA a November 2 deadline to release documents relating to Gianni Infantino ’s aborted attempts at a secretive investment plan for the World Cup and other governance issues.
Turkey sack national team coach Montella
Turkey have sacked national soccer coach Vincenzo Montella, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said.
Ilham Aliyev attends opening of World Judo Championships in Baku
The tournament's official opening ceremony was held on Monday
Baku hosts Swimming World Cup for the first time
A stage of the Swimming World Cup kicked off today in the Azerbaijani capital, notably marking the first time the Russian national team is competing under its national flag and anthem
Azerbaijani gymnasts win gold at World Acrobatic Championships
Gymnasts from Azerbaijan have won gold medals at the World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships currently taking place in the Italian city of Pesaro.
SOCAR to sponsor Italian national football team
SOCAR has concluded a partnership agreement with the Italian Football Federation. The company will serve as the energy partner of the Italian national team for the next four years.
Main race of Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix underway in Baku
The world’s top drivers will have to complete 51 laps
Head of Kazakhstan Chess Federation elected FIDE president
The world chess governing body was previously headed by Arkady Dvorkovich
Ramaz Svanadze appointed head coach of Georgian football team
Svanadze previously coached Georgia’s youth national team
Record number of foreign tourists expected for Formula 1 in Baku
Azerbaijan is preparing to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will take place in Baku from September 24 to 26.
F1 reduces maximum distance of races
Formula 1 has announced the maximum race distance for grands prix will be reduced by 15km from 305km to 290km for the 2027 season.
Ilham Aliyev simplifies visa regulations for FIFA U-15 World Championship
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree regarding the simplification of visa procedures for foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Azerbaijan in connection with the first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival for boys.
