FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for “multiple breaches” of its anti-discrimination obligations. A report by the disciplinary committee of world football’s governing body found the IFA “failed to take meaningful action” against the club Beitar Jerusalem for “persistent and well-documented racist behaviour”. In October 2024, the Palestine […]

England recall Mainoo, Maguire for pre-World Cup matches

Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo as well as Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on Friday earned international recalls as Thomas Tuchel named a 35-man squad for pre-World Cup friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele received their first England call-ups. AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori and […]

Government rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim of Pakistan breaking truce

The Information Ministry on Friday rejected the Afghan Taliban’s allegation that Pakistan breached the temporary truce, describing it as “frivolous.” In a post on X, Pakistan’s Information Ministry dismissed the Afghan Taliban’s claim that the country had violated the temporary pause in fighting, describing the allegation as “frivolous.” The pause, the ministry noted, had been […]

PMD issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in Karachi on Eid

Karachi is likely to experience rain and thunderstorms on Eid, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Friday. A westerly wind system affecting most parts of the country is expected to bring strong winds and rain to several districts. Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, and Shikarpur may witness rain accompanied by thunderstorms, while Jacobabad, Sukkur, Jamshoro, and […]