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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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Rodrygo set to miss World Cup

Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo has suffered a severe knee injury, and it is expected to keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer. "Following the tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right leg," said Los Blancos in a statement. — AFP

Getafe deal flat Real Madrid La Liga title race blow

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia looks dejected after the match. — Reuters

South Korea outclass Iran in Asian Women's Cup opener

Ji So-yun of South Korea takes a shot at goal past Zahra Sarbali of Iran during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. — Reuters

Izki edge Al Khabourah to emerge U17 champions

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Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 1, 2026 Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters

AC Milan consolidate top-four credentials with win at Cremonese

AC Milan's Serbian defender #31 Strahinja Pavlovic (L) celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between US Cremonese and AC Milan at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, nothern Italy on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)

Dortmund captain Can out for season with ACL tear

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Play Off - Second Leg - Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - February 25, 2026 Borussia Dortmund's Emre Can reacts REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Barca's Yamal nets hat-trick in Villarreal romp, Atletico go third

Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward #19 Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Oviedo and Club Atletico de Madrid at Carlos Tartiere Stadium in Oviedo on February 28, 2026. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)

Oman Club claim crucial away victory against Dhofar

Oman Club and Dhofar players fight for the ball in the Jindal League.

ICEM edge UTAS, Muscat College beat OLA

Muscat College Team.

Forest clinch Europa last 16 spot, Celtic out

Nottingham Forest's English midfielder #07 Callum Hudson-Odoi celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Knockout Round Play-off second-leg football match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce SK at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on February 26, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Real Madrid, Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16

Former player Ivan Rakitic poses with the Uefa Champions League trophy after the draw. — Reuters

Al Shabab stay in hunt with win over Al Nahda

Al Shabab’s Kenean Markina celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal.

Vinicius seals Real CL progress as PSG edge out Monaco

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior (R) is challenged by SL Benfica's Portuguese defender #44 Tomas Araujo during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Al Khabourah, Izki set for U17 title-decider in Al Rustaq

Al Khabourah secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Al Musannah.
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