Khvicha Kvaratskhelia named Champions League player of season
Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named the Champions League Player of the Season by UEFA.
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Iran to move World Cup base from US to Mexico
Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year’s World Cup after football’s world governing body FIFA approved a request to move their training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran’s football federation said.
Three players left Qarabag
Agdam's Qarabag has begun forming its squad for the new season. Three players have left the team.
FIFA President congratulates Sabah FC
Sabah FC has become the Azerbaijani champion for the first time in its history. The President of FIFA extended his congratulations to the Baku team on this occasion.
FIFA to discuss Iran participation in 2026 World Cup with Iranian Football Federation
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer "reassurance" over Iran's participation in the World Cup, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the talks.
Sabah claims historic first Azerbaijani Championship title
For the first time in the club's history, Sabah have won the Azerbaijani championship, dethroning Qarabag well before the end of the season.
Iran outlines conditions for participation at FIFA World Cup
The Iranian national football team may still participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the safety of the team is ensured, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said.
Russia remains in 36th place in FIFA rankings
Russia remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, according to the list published by the world’s governing body of football.
Iran to play World Cup matches - FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's ongoing armed conflict with the tournament co-hosts.
Russia beats Nicaragua in football friendly
The Russian national football team has defeated the Nicaraguan team 3-1 in a friendly match.
FC Akhmat continues unbeaten streak by defeating FC Rostov
For the 6th time in the current Russian Football Championship season, FC Akhmat Grozny won
Iran asks FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety of players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj has said.
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.
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