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.
Football
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 U.S.
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The Iranian delegation has withdrawn from the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing U.S. visa restrictions that have impacted Iranian athletes, spokesperson for the Iranian Football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.
Napoli overcomes Qarabag in Champions League
The match of the 5th round of the general stage of the UEFA Champions League between Qarabağ and Napoli took place in Naples.
Neftchi intends to part ways with head coach
Neftchi's management is considering the dismissal of head coach Samir Abasov. This follows the Baku club's home defeat to a newly promoted team in the Premier League.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to host 2026 FIFA Series football tournaments
FIFA has decided to make the FIFA Series international tournament format permanent. In 2026, Azerbaijan will host the event once again, along with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and several other countries.
World Cup qualifying tournament 2026: France defeat Azerbaijan
The match between Azerbaijan and France was held in Baku as part of the 6th round of the 2026 World Cup European Zone qualifying tournament.
Israeli footballer receives 99-year ban
The Israel Football Association has imposed a 99-year ban on a player from Yermiahu Holon for beating an opponent.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Georgia loses to Spain
The Georgian national team suffered a home defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The game took place at Boris Paichadze Stadium in Tbilisi.
Russian national football team loses to Chile in friendly
The game in Sochi ended 0-2 in favor of the visitors
Russia's national football team draws with Peru
The Russian national football team drew 1-1 with Peru in a friendly match at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg yesterday.
Turkish Football scandal: over 1000 players suspended
Turkish football has been rocked by one of the largest corruption and betting scandals in its modern history with authorities arresting eight individual including first-division club president amid explosive allegations of illegal gambling and match-fixing.
