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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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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final

The match started at breakneck speed with Australia's Arsenal forward Caitlin Foord scoring in the 17th minute. — AFC

Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled: UEFA

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Dhofar edge Bahla to boost survival hopes in JL

Dhofar and Bahla match at Al Saada Sports Complex in Salalah.

China beat Taiwan to reach Asian Cup semis, South Korea

China痴 Wang Yanwen (10) and teammate Shao Ziqin (23) look at the ball as it sails past. — AFP

Al Nasr hold leaders Seeb as title race tightens in JL

Al Nasr held Seeb for a goalless draw in Jindal League.

Al Shabab to meet Kuwait SC in AFC Challenge League on April 6

Al Shabab player in action during the group stage of AFC Challenge League.

Midtjylland stun Forest, Villa beat Lille in Europa League

Midtjylland players celebrate in front of fans after the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. Midtjylland won the match 1-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

'World's best' James signs new six-year Chelsea deal

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Chelsea - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 11, 2026 Chelsea's Reece James looks dejected as he applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Al Shabab keep up pressure on Seeb with win

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Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Real Madrid v Manchester City - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 11, 2026 Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in CL

Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on March 10, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP)

Infantino: Donald Trump says Iran 'welcome' to compete at World Cup

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Oman Sail crowned Ghazi Ramadhan tournament champions

Oman Sail were crowned champions of the 2026 Ghazi Ramadhan futsal tournament.

Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India

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Machida, Buriram advance in Asian Champions League

Japan's Machida Zelvia player Yuta Nakayama (L) controls the ball during the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16, 2nd leg football match between Machida Zelvia and South Korea's Gangwon FC at Machida Gion Stadium in Tokyo Prefecture on March 10, 2026. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP)
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