RFU refuses to move to Asia
The RFU will continue to work to ensure that Russian clubs and national teams can compete in international competitions once again. The organization is no longer thinking about moving to Asia.
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Istanbulspor president takes players off pitch over penalty decision
The president of a Turkish football team ordered his players to leave the field in protest of an officiating decision during a game on December 19. Istanbulspor president Ecmel Faik Sarialioglu came to the field and ordered his players …
Turkish specialist may become Azerbaijani national football team's coach
AFFA is considering the option of appointing a specialist from Türkiye to the post of head coach of the national team. The shortlist currently includes two candidates from this country.
Galatasaray salvage 3-3 draw against Manchester United
Galatasaray staged a comeback in a 3-3 draw at home against Manchester United in week five of the UEFA Champions League on November 29. Manchester United broke the deadlock when Alejandro Garnacho made a close-range finish in the 11th …
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino said. "The next two editions of the FIFA World Cup are set to be hosted in …
Ronaldo might be flogged in Iran
Legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo committed a violation in Iran, the punishment for which is flogging
UEFA EURO 2032 to be held in Türkiye and Italy
Türkiye and Italy will co-host the 2032 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 32), the European football body announced. The announcement came at a ceremony held after a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon. The …
Saudi football team refuses to play in Iran over Soleimani bust
A Saudi football team refused to play a match in Iran on Monday because of the presence of busts of a slain Iranian general placed on the sidelines, …
Türkiye hire Italy's Montella as new head coach
The Turkish national football team appointed Italy's Vincenzo Montella as their new head coach. The Turkish Football …
Nakhchivan hosting "Grace of Nature" international tournament
The international rhythmic gymnastics tournament "Grace of Nature", dedicated to the 100th birth anniversary of national leader …
Russia vs Qatar football friendly ends in 1-1 draw
The Russian national football team finished its away friendly match against the team of Qatar with 1-1 draw on September 12. The goals were scored by Qatar’s Ahmed Alaaeldin on the 70th minute of the match and by Russia’s …
SCO Games to be held in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan will host the games of the SCO countries, the Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation said. The date of the sporting event has not been announced. The BRICS games will be held in June.
Kazakhstan bids to host UEFA Euro U-19
Kazakhstan formally bids to host the UEFA Under-19 Championship in 2026-2027, according to the National Football Federation of Kazakhstan. …
Italy and Turkey wants to co-host 2032 European Championship
Italy and Turkey have asked to co-host soccer’s 2032 European Championship for which they are the only bidders, UEFA said. The two football …
Russian football team beats Iran for the second time in a week
The Russian women's national football team beat the Iranian team in the second match in a row. In two matches, Yuri Krasnozhan's players scored six unanswered goals.
Turkish women's volleyball team wins Nations League for first time
The Turkish national women's volleyball team overpowered China on Sunday to claim their first-ever FIVB Nations League title. Turkey won the title after beating China 3-1. The result was the most significant victory of Turkish …
Türkiye sets medal record at European Games
Türkiye concluded the third European Games in Poland with a record number of medals, establishing themselves as a dominant force in the competition. The event, which took place in 13 different cities in Poland saw …
Women in Iran allowed to visit football games
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has made a decision to let women to enter stadiums to see football matches, head of the Iranian Football Federation Mehdi Taj said. "Women will be able to visit …
Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey defeats Wales
Turkey moved top of Euro 2024 qualifying Group D with a hard-earned 2-0 home victory against Wales on Monday. A late header by Mehmet Umut Nayir and a curled effort by fellow substitute Arda Guler fcracked Welsh resistance in Samsun to …
Erdogan congratulates Turkish medalists of World Taekwondo Championship in Baku
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated the Turkish athletes who won three gold and three bronze medals at the 26th World Taekwondo …
