FIFA on Friday responded to opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over its proposal to establish a commercial subsidiary and sell minority stakes to private investors, saying consultations would continue and the plan would require approval from a majority of its

China's 2025 world champion Zhao Xintong stormed into the semifinals at the World Snooker Tour Shanghai Masters, following a stunning 6-0 victory against Australia's 2010 world champion, Neil Robertson, in front of an enthusiastic home crowd on Thursday.

The Asian Football Confederation announced Thursday that Japan will host the 2028 AFC U23 Asian Cup, which will also serve as Asia's qualifying tournament for the men's football competition at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to arrive in Chile on Thursday to complete his move to Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa said on Wednesday.The 40-year-old had been due to arrive in Santiago on Tuesday but had to postpone his flight due to visa processing delays."He should be traveling

World Aquatics has unveiled the first batch of recognized international diving events for 2027, with four competitions confirmed in Britain, Spain, Germany and Canada ahead of the 2027 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.

Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.

Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Wednesday.

Neymar has confirmed his international retirement, tearfully declaring he was done playing for the Brazil national team following their World Cup defeat by Norway.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players over alleged breaches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee opened proceedings against the AFA

England's Football Association said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" by FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the commercial rights of its major competitions, citing a lack of transparency and proper governance in the decision-making process.

FC Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has set his sights on winning the Champions League as the club prepares for the 2026-27 season.

Host China was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League Finals after suffering a 3-1 loss to unbeaten Japan here on Wednesday.

Sevilla has completed its fifth signing ahead of the new La Liga season with the arrival of Spain under-20 international left-back Julio Diaz from Atletico Madrid. Diaz follows Arouna Sangante, Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi and Odysseas Vlachodimos, whose loan move has been made permanent, after the

FIFA has proposed creating a commercial subsidiary and selling minority stakes to private investors to fund a sharp increase in development funding for its 211 member associations, drawing fierce criticism from UEFA, with European associations expected to meet this week to discuss their

China's Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the first round of the WTA 500 Washington Open on Tuesday, falling 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, while compatriot Wang Xinyu advanced with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over American qualifier Julietta Pareja.

China was drawn in Pool A alongside Chinese Taipei, Iran and Iraq at the draw for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, held in Tianjin on Tuesday.