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.
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Baku to host Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
The closing ceremony of the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships was held in Frankfurt, Germany.
Badminton tournament in Baku features athletes from Iran, US and Georgia
The “Azerbaijan Junior Open 2026” international badminton tournament has kicked off in Baku, bringing together young badminton players aged under 19.
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.
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 …
World Boxing allows Russian athletes to compete under national symbols
World Boxing has allowed Russian athletes to compete at its events with full eligibility under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister and President of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Mikhail Degtyarev said.
International Ice Hockey Federation keeps Russia barred until 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia’s suspension from international tournaments until 2027, the IIHF press office announced.
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 ranks second at U17 Wrestling World Championships
The Greco-Roman wrestling competition at the U17 World Championships has concluded in Baku, the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation reported.
Baku hosts opening ceremony of U17 World Wrestling Championships
An opening ceremony of the 2026 U17 World Wrestling Championships was held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on July 27.
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.
Malaysia to host F1 Bahrain GP due to Mideast war
The Bahrain Grand Prix, canceled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula 1 organizers announced.
U-17 Wrestling World Championships kick off in Azerbaijan
The World Wrestling Championships for athletes under the age of 17 will be held in Azerbaijan from July 27 to August 2. A record number of wrestlers are set to compete in the tournament.
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.
Zurab Azmaiparashvili remains ECU President, Sarkhan Gashimov elected Vice President
Georgian citizen Zurab Azmaiparashvili, was re-elected to the ECU's top position for a new four-year term
