His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and president of Al Ahli Football Club, will pay the travel costs of 400 fans to watch the second leg of the Asian Champions League final. According to national news agency WAM, the move is to enable the supporters to cheer their team on against Chinese champions, Guangzhou Evergrande. The tie is finely poised going into the second leg a week on Saturday, after a goalless draw in Dubai last weekend.
Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value
India veteran Virat Kohli said he has nothing left to prove and would consider playing the 2027 One-Day International World Cup only if he can still contribute meaningfully.
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer "reassurance" over Iran's participation in the World Cup, a source familiar with the talks has told Reuters.
Gaikwad says Chennai face 'simple' equation of winning every game to stay alive
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said his side faces a straightforward equation and must win their remaining matches in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League to stay in playoff contention after a seven-wicket loss to already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants.
Romelu Lukaku makes Belgium's World Cup roster
Romelu Lukaku was named to Belgium's 26-man World Cup roster on Friday despite the team's all-time leading scorer being limited to only five appearances for Napoli this season due to injuries.
France reveals World Cup roster; Camavinga, Chevalier left off
France's World Cup roster includes a star-studded assortment of talent, with Real Madrid infielder Eduardo Camavinga arguably the most notable omission.
