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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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Saham, Sohar advance to quarterfinals of HM’s Cup

Sohar player in action againts Al Rustaq

Man Utd move up to fifth with win over Newcastle

Man Utd Patrick Dorgu celebrates scoring their first goal with team-mates. — Reuters

Cherki’s Late Strike Sends Man City Past Forest

Manchester City's Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring their second goal with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. — Reuters

Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

Benin's players celebrate after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group D football match between Benin and Botswana. — AFP

Title holders Al Amerat lead key fixtures in Beach Soccer League

The round will kick off at 4 pm with a clash between Salalah and Saham in Bausher.

Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 spot

Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah stretches for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Egypt and South Africa at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 26, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Musona rescues Zimbabwe in Afcon draw with Angola

Angola's forward #10 Gelson Dala celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group B football match between Angola and Zimbabwe at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 26, 2025. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)

Man City ready for title push with return of injured players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the match against West Ham United on December 20. — Reuters

Liverpool's Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality

Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence in action with Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike. — Reuters

Al Nahda secure crucial win over Tadhamon

With their first victory, Al Nahda moved up to six points in second place.

Diallo, Mahrez strike at Afcon as Ivory Coast, Algeria win

Algeria's forward #7 Riyad Mahrez (R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group E football match between Algeria and Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

Nigeria's Chukwueze calls for AFCON to get same respect as World Cup

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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace

Arsenal celebrate after winning the penalty shootout. — Reuters

Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

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Oman remain in 79th spot in final Fifa ranking of the year

Oman showed a spirited performance at the recent Fifa Arab Cup.
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