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FIFA boosts cash payments for World Cup

 FIFA on Tuesday announced a sharp increase in overall financial distributions for this year's World Cup, boosting cash payments to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking...

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OFA, Jindal seal two-season partnership

OFA commended this strategic partnership, emphasising its importance in supporting the development of the game.

Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - S.C. Braga v Nottingham Forest - Estadio Municipal de Braga, Braga, Portugal - January 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White in action with S.C. Braga's Diego Rodrigues REUTERS/Rita Franca

Semifinals set in Government eights championship

Ministry of Education (A) booked their place in the semifinals after a deserved 2–0 victory over the Ministry of Finance.

Muscat likely to host HM's Cup football final

The first leg matches of the semifinals concluded on Tuesday night as Oman Club defeated Al Nasr by 2-0 at Seeb Stadium while Seeb edged Al Nahda by 1-0 at the same venue.

Oman to take part in expanded Fifa Series 2026

Oman are set to face hosts Azerbaijan, alongside Sierra Leone, Saint Lucia and Indonesia in the Fifa Series 2026.

Decisive clashes in 2026 Government Institutions Round of 16

The Ministry of Finance secured qualification after a tough encounter against Muscat Municipality, which ended 1–1 in regular time, before the Ministry of Finance prevailed 5–3 on penalties. — Ghassan al Amri

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title

TOPSHOT - Senegal players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Lookman secures Nigeria third place over Egypt

Nigeria's Ademola Lookman scores a penalty during the penalty. — Reuters

Al Seeb extend lead as Jindal League heats up

Seeb imposed their control on the match.

Man Utd sweep past Man City as Carrick enjoys perfect start

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez in action with Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo. — Reuters

Barca edge Santander to reach King's Cup quarters

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Hosts Morocco set up Senegal Afcon final showdown

Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and Morocco's forward Brahim Diaz celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) semi-final football match between Nigeria and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat on January 14, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

16 teams enter knockout stage in Government Institutions Eights tourney

Group 2 was dominated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, who topped the group with a perfect 9 points, joined in qualification by Muscat Municipality with 6 points.

Seeb fight back to beat Saham in HM Cup quarters

Seeb and Saham players fight for the ball.

Man Utd 'reach deal' to appoint Carrick as interim boss

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick reacts during the EPL match against Coventry City. — Reuters
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