Newsom would veto bill to ban youth tackle football in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Wednesday to hold the line against a proposed law that would ban youth tackle football in California, saying in a statement…
Analysis: Is Ivory Coast’s AFCON the latest African ‘sportswashing’ case? | Africa Cup of Nations
Abuja, Nigeria – African dictators have always been some of the biggest sport fans. Idi Amin of Uganda funded a shopping trip to Libya for…
Morocco fans back Atlas Lions to end trophy wait at AFCON 2023 | Africa Cup of Nations
It was a three-week period that made Moroccans dream of the unthinkable. If Roman Saiss and his Atlas Lions captured the hearts of the footballing…
Newsom vows veto for California youth tackle football ban
The governor said he plans to consult with health and sports medicine experts, coaches, parents, and community members to ensure California maintains the highest standards…
Italian football club Roma sack manager Jose Mourinho | Football News
Mourinho was sacked two days after a 3-1 loss at AC Milan left the club in ninth place in Serie A. Jose Mourinho is leaving…
Messi edges Haaland and Bonmati completes sweep at FIFA awards | Football News
Messi pips Haaland after tie-breaker to pick men’s best player, as Guardiola and Wiegman are named best coaches. Lionel Messi was crowned as the best…
Palestine footballer’s cousin killed in Gaza ahead of Asian Cup match | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedPalestinian striker Mahmoud Wadi learned that his cousin had been killed in Gaza while he was at his final training session before Palestine’s first match…
Palestine lose to Iran but win hearts on ‘special night’ at Asian Cup | AFC Asian Cup News
Education City Stadium, Qatar – In the end, Palestine lost to Iran on the pitch but the team and the Palestinian people won over thousands…
AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule | Football
The African continent’s major men’s football tournament, Africa Cup of Nations or AFCON 2023 kicked off on Saturday. The tournament is being hosted in six…
Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 begins | Football
Abidjan, Ivory Coast – Cocktails being named after popular African footballers. Street merchants draped in samples of the orange-white-and-green Ivorian flags stacked for sale on…
Hosts Qatar thrill fans with winning start at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News
Qatar begin their Asian Cup title defence in style with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in front of a passionate home crowd. Lusail, Qatar – A…
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of opening match | AFC Asian Cup News
Doha, Qatar – In an all too familiar sight, a tourist walked into a clothing shop in Souq Waqif – a bustling open market in…
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up? | AFC Asian Cup
Mumbai, India – For decades, India has lived with the label of being the “sleeping giant” of football. With a population of 1.4 billion, highest…