Iran to skip FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team will skip the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Thursday.
Football
Türkiye detains 32 football officials in illegal betting probe
Turkish authorities detained 32 suspects, including executives of football clubs, as part of a widening investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting in the country's professional leagues, the prosecutor's office in Istanbul said.
Galatasaray hammer Juventus in Champions League playoff clash
Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday to dismantle 10-man Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.
Russian national team to play Mali and Guatemala in March
The Russian national football team, led by head coach Valery Karpin, is scheduled to play two friendly matches - with Mali and Guatemala - in March.
AFFA to receive 11 million euro in UEFA solidarity payments
UEFA will allocate approximately €11 million to Azerbaijani football for the national team and clubs.
UEFA Champions League Qarabağ defeats Eintracht Frankfurt
Azerbaijan’s football club Qarabağ scored a dramatic last-gasp goal to defeat Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 in the 7th round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League in Baku.
Russia drops to 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia has dropped three spots in the FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
FIFA imposes long-term transfer ban on Rostov
The reasons for this decision are not currently being disclosed
More than 100 football coaches in Türkiye accused of illegal betting
A major investigation into illegal betting in Turkish football is expanding, with over 200 coaches and managers now implicated alongside referees and players.
Dozens detained in Türkiye in connection with illegal betting
Turkish authorities will detain nearly 30 individuals as part of illegal betting on football match outcomes, with arrest warrants already issued.
Spanish FC fined for provocation during match against Qarabag
Spain's Athletic Bilbao have been fined for fan misconduct during their UEFA Champions League league phase match against Azerbaijan's Qarabag FC.
Russia finishes year at 33rd in FIFA rankings
Russia’s national football team finished the year in 33rd place in the FIFA rankings as the Russian team notched 1,524 points.
Azerbaijan establishes Organizing Committee for 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup
President Ilham Aliyev has issued a decree establishing an organizing committee for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appointing Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov as its chairman.
Ajax defeats Qarabağ in Baku
The UEFA Champions League group stage match between Qarabağ and Dutch side Ajax has concluded in Baku yesterday evening.
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: groups set in US
The draw for FIFA's 2026 World Cup took place in Washington D.C. yesterday.
FIFA awards in first-ever Peace Prize to Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has won the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
Georgian footballer named best player in China
FC Shandong Taishan's Georgian international Vako Qazaishvili has received Chinese Super League Player of the Season recognition following an outstanding campaign.
Iranian national team decided to participate in World Cup draw
The draw will take place on December 5 in the US capital
Iran officially announces boycott of 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
The draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C
Iran boycotts FIFA World Cup draw
The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation Amir Mehdi Alavi said.
