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.
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Ramaz Svanadze appointed head coach of Georgian football team
Svanadze previously coached Georgia’s youth national team
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.
FIFA to spend millions on Infantino image campaign
FIFA has decided to spend a significant sum to improve the image of its current president and has signed a contract with a British marketing agency
Russia's Lokomotiv FC Batrakov joins Galatasaray
Alexey Batrakov, an attacking midfielder from Lokomotiv Moscow, has joined Turkey’s Galatasaray, the Russian football club’s press service said.
Russia and Iran to play friendly football match in September
The national football teams of Russia and Iran will play a friendly match on September 29 in Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Football Union’s (RFU) press office reported on Friday.
Spanish Super Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
Spain has announced that the Spanish Super Cup will be moved from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye and held in Istanbul next February.
PSG wins UEFA Super Cup for second consecutive year
Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 thanks to Desire Doue’s second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European football season.
Trump says 'terrible mistake' may be made replacing FIFA chief
A possible replacement of Gianni Infantino, the current president of the world’s governing body of football, FIFA, would be a "terrible mistake", U.S. President Donald Trump said.
FIFA notes deliberate attempt to harm Infantino's reputation
International football federation FIFA believes that it is witnessing a deliberate attempt to harm the reputation of the organization and its President Gianni Infantino, a FIFA statement reads.
Summer in Moscow, Argentina's World Cup Semifinal Victory, Vietnam, Suzdal, and Nizhny Novgorod: July 2026 in Photos
From the "Summer in Moscow" and "Theatre Boulevard" festivals to Argentina's World Cup semifinal celebrations, giraffes in Vietnam, and the historic towns of Suzdal and Uglich — Vestnik Kavkaza shares with our …
UEFA announces boycott of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Member associations of Europe’s governing football body, UEFA, flatly rejected a proposal of the world’s governing body, FIFA, to sell World Cup rights to private investors, UEFA’s press office said.
European nations discussing World Cup boycott
European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reveal.
Azerbaijan to host first FIFA U-15 World Cup
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on Monday on measures to host the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in 2026.
Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings
World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
Mbappé named top scorer in World Cup history
French forward Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, surpassing Argentina's Lionel Messi.
Buenos Aires celebrates Argentina's World Cup semifinal win
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the semifinals, securing a place in the final, where they will face Spain. After the match, thousands of fans poured into the streets of Buenos Aires to celebrate the victory. Vestnik Kavkaza …
Argentina to face Spain in World Cup final
Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, Georgia.
Spain moves into 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
Spain has become the first team to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a 2-0 semifinal victory over France.
