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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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Jetour Cup semi-finals postponed to March 31 amid adverse weather

Players from Seeb and Sohar battle for an aerial ball during the tightly contested match, won 1-0 by Seeb.

Real Madrid down Atletico in derby, leaders Barca edge Rayo

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (2L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)

Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race

Manchester City players celebrate after winning the Carabao Cup. — Reuters

Sektioui replaces Queiroz as Oman head coach

Tarik Sektioui

Forest survive shoot-out to reach Europa quarters, Villa advance

Nottingham Forest players celebrate after Nicolas Dominguez (C) scored the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League football match, last 16 second leg, between FC Midtjylland and Nottingham Forest in Herning, Denmark on March 19, 2026. Denmark OUT (Photo by Bo Amstrup / RITZAU SCANPIX / AFP)

Al Shabab submit bid to host AFC Challenge League matches in Muscat

Al Shabab are second in the Jindal League standings with 41 points, four points behind leaders Seeb Club.

Barca, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach CL quarters

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Liverpool v Galatasaray - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - March 18, 2026 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Dominik Szoboszlai REUTERS

Messi scores 900th career goal, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks to pass the ball as Nashville SC midfielder Patrick Yazbek (8) closes in during the second half at Chase Stadium, Florida. — Imagn Images

Freshly returned Mbappe to lead France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies

Real Madrid's French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe on as a second half substitute during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Seeb stay clear as JL Round 18 ends in string of draws

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PSG, Real Madrid and Arsenal march into CL last eight

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane celebrates 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. Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on March 18, 2026 and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Japan thrash South Korea to set up Asian Cup final with Australia

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Al Nasr, Oman Club take key wins in Jindal League

Al Nasr and Al Shabab players in action at Al Saada Sports Complex.

Malaysia hit with 3-0 forfeits to send Vietnam to Asian Cup

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