Sport News
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
Iran’s football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday. MORE..
Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match cancelled due to Middle East conflict
Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match cancelled due to Middle East conflict
The ‘Finalissima’ clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday. MORE..
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East
Formula One has confirmed next month’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport ‘‘will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first." MORE..
147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ ends in draw
147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ ends in draw
The 147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia ended in a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo this evening (14). MORE..
Trinity wins Hill Country Battle of the Blues after 14 years against St. Anthony’s
Trinity wins Hill Country Battle of the Blues after 14 years against St. Anthony’s
Trinity College Kandy was awarded the victory in the 107th Hill Country ‘Battle of the Blues’ against St. Anthony’s College Katugastota at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium after the Anthonians refused to take to the field with Trinity just needing one run to score to claim an outright win in the traditional big match encounter. MORE..
“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup
“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup
Iran’s national football team said in a statement on social media that no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after recent uncertainty over its participation in the tournament, reported Xinhua. MORE..
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for ‘their own life and safety’
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for ‘their own life and safety’
President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday (March 12, 2026) that Iran’s national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure. MORE..
Bimal Wijesinghe elected as President of Sri Lanka Athletics Association
Bimal Wijesinghe elected as President of Sri Lanka Athletics Association
Bimal Prasanna Wijesinghe has been elected as the new President of the Sri Lanka Athletics Association. MORE..
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says
Iran are not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth Ahmad Donyamali.
ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962
ICC unveils final prize money for T20 World Cup teams; Sri Lanka gets $475,962
Following the successful conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the tournament’s US$11.25 million Players’ Prize Money pool, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize money made in 2024. MORE..
Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup – Fifa boss
Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup – Fifa boss
US President Donald Trump has said Iran are “welcome” to take part in this summer’s World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino. MORE..
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series likely to be played at end of the year
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series likely to be played at end of the year
Afghanistan Cricket Board officials on Tuesday confirmed that they have postponed their upcoming series against Sri Lanka, scheduled in the United Arab Emirates, due to the ongoing military conflict between USA, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. MORE..