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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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Saudi Arabia intent on recruiting Salah in winter transfer window

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah attends a team training session at their training ground in Kirkby, Liverpool, north-west England on December 8, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League, league phase football match against Inter Milan in Milan. Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the Premier League champions' disastrous form this season. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Al Amerat strengthen lead with victory over Al Oruba

Defending champions Al Amerat secured a thrilling 7-6 victory over Al Oruba.

Two sent off for Real Madrid in Celta defeat

Celta Vigo's Romanian goalkeeper #13 Ionut Andrei Radu (L) hits the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo. — AFP

Oman U-23 fall to Iraq and exit early from Gulf Cup

Oman and Iraq players in action.

Messi dazzles as Miami beat Vancouver to win MLS title

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts the Philip F Anschutz trophy after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. — AFP

A World Cup that will have more hosts and teams than ever

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Oman hold Morocco, earn first point in Arab Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Group B - Oman v Morocco - Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - December 5, 2025 Morocco's Marwane Saadane in action with Oman's Issam Al Sabhi REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Queiroz praises effort but regrets missed chances in Morocco match

The draw earned Oman their first point of the competition and keeps their hopes of advancing alive, though the qualification scenario is now more complex.

Draw for 2026 World Cup unveiled

Tom Brady draws the card of England for Group L during the Fifa World Cup 2026 Final Draw. — Reuters

Arsenal rocked by Villa as Buendia ends leaders' unbeaten run

Arsenal's Declan Rice in action with Aston Villa's Matty Cash. — Reuters

Mexico to open World Cup 2026 against South Africa

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Oman fall 2–0 to UAE in U23 Gulf Cup opener

Oman’s attacking dominance was undermined by rushed finishing.

Oman face Morocco in do-or-die clash in Fifa Arab Cup

Oman and Saudi Arabia players in action.

Spain beat Germany to win Women's Nations

Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Women's Nations League second leg final football match between Spain and Germany at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. — AFP

Mbappe double powers Real Madrid to win at Bilbao

Real Madrid's Eder Militao in action with Athletic Bilbao's Gorka Guruzeta. — Reuters
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