Suspended outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims an agreement was in place for Russia to take the 2018 World Cup - before there was even a vote. He’s spoken to the Russian news agency, saying the 2022 tournament was lined up to go to the USA but went to Qatar instead after UEFA boss Michel Platini changed his backing. Blatter hasn’t revealed who an agreement had been made with. It's seen as a controversial statement, as many countries spent millions of dollars on campaigns.
Bencic inspires Switzerland to United Cup win over France
Former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic sparkled on her return to the elite circuit after her maternity break, leading Switzerland to a 2-1 win over France in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor crowns winners of 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), crowned the winners of the 15th Globe Soccer Dubai Awards at a ceremony held at Atlantis, The Palm.
UAE eliminated from Arabian Gulf Football Cup 26
The UAE were eliminated from the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, ‘Khaleeji Zain 26’, tonight following a 1-1 draw against Oman in their final Group A match at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium here.
Bosch continues debut heroics to give South Africa lead
Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut for South Africa with an unbeaten 81 on the second day of the first test to help his side to a 90-run first innings lead over Pakistan at Centurion on Friday.
Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG test
India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in major trouble at 164 for five on day two of the fourth test on Friday, after another Steve Smith century helped Australia post an imposing 474.
