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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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Oman FA unveils Tarik Sektioui as head coach of national team

Tarik Sektioui expressed his ambition to achieve major success with the Oman national team.

Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly

Germany's Deniz Undav celebrates after the match against Ghana. — Reuters

Jetour Cup semis promise high-stakes battle for final spots

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Clubs raise VAR concerns at OFA General Assembly

The meeting, attended by 46 clubs out of 50 clubs, reviewed the federation’s recent achievements and future plans.

Raphinha to miss CL quarters due to injury

Brazil midfielder Raphinha (11) lets go with a shot past France defender Theo Hernandez (19) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. — Imagn Images

Oman down Belarus 6–5 in friendly beach soccer

The defender attempts to intercept, while the attacker tries to dribble past him to take the ball over the defender.

Sektioui plans to push Red Warriors ahead

A shot of player Jamil al Yahmedi attempting to get past a Moroccan defender during the Arab Cup tournament.

Raphinha to miss CL quarters due to injury

Raphinha reacts during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium. — AFP

Oyarzabal double helps slick Spain to 3-0 friendly win over Serbia

Serbia's Strahinja Pavlovic in action with Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal. — Reuters

Italy stay in WC hunt as Wales, Ireland lose

Italy's forward #11 Moise Kean tries to score during the play-off FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification semi-final football match between Italy and North Ireland at the Gewiss stadium in Bergamo, on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins

Bolivia's forward #07 Miguel Terceros (2nd L) celebrates with teammates midfielder #18 Juan Godoy (L), midfielder #14 Robson Matheus and forward #10 Ramiro Vaca after scoring a penalty kick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers semi-final playoff football match between Bolivia and Suriname at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed amid Middle East war

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Salah to bring curtain down on golden era for Liverpool

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

Griezmann to leave Atletico for Orlando at end of season

(FILES) Atletico Madrid's French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann holds the ball during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Brugge on February 18, 2026. Antoine Griezmann will leave Atletico Madrid for MLS side Orlando City at the end of the 2025-2026 season, the two clubs announced on March 24, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

Beach soccer team step up Asian Beach Games build-up

Oman players in action during a beach soccer training session in Bausher.
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