Hong Kong customs has seized about 10,000 suspected counterfeit football jerseys and other unlicensed goods worth an estimated HK$64 million (US$8 million) ahead of the World Cup finals in June. During the 19-day operation code-named “Dawnbreaker”, conducted by the Customs and Excise Department, three people aged 25 to 56 were also arrested on suspicion of…
SARAJEVO, April 1 (Reuters) – Bosnians woke with heavy heads and light hearts on Wednesday, buoyed by their soccer team’s dramatic playoff shootout win over Italy that sent them to the World Cup finals for only the second time. Celebrations went late into the night on Tuesday after teenager Esmir Bajraktarevic squeezed his penalty past…
At the US hotels that Meade Atkeson manages, a drop in tourism weighs heavily on business, but hoteliers like him hope that World Cup enthusiasm will soon eclipse wariness over President Donald Trump’s policies. Organizers say that besides the seven million spectators in stadiums, the World Cup is set to attract 20-30 million tourists. (Unsplash/…
Hosts India and top seeds Hong Kong, China, will compete for the SDAT Squash World Cup title after India blew away defending champions Egypt while Hong Kong, China, were saved by a valiant rescue from Alex Lau and Ka Yi Lee as the pre-tournament favourites recovered from 0-2 down against Japan in Express Avenue Mall,…
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill will aim to mastermind a huge victory over Italy Ruaidhri Higgins says he won’t be surprised if Michael O’Neill masterminds a World Cup miracle and lands a knock-out blow on big hitters Italy. Coleraine boss Higgins keeps a close eye on the international game and can feel the pride at…
The fallout of Jamaica’s failure to qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup and Steve McClaren’s shock resignation has continued, with a former Premier League player calling the manager’s decision as ‘tacky’ and ‘tasteless’. Jamaica were given a double shock within minutes on Tuesday night; first when a 0-0 draw at home to Curacao saw…
The global anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is already building, not least because it promises a likely final appearance for two of soccer’s eternal rivals: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. While Messi fulfilled his career-long ambition by leading Argentina to the title in Qatar in 2022, Ronaldo continues his relentless quest for the one major trophy to elude him. Portugal has already secured its place at the tournament…
School Assembly News Headlines (Nov 12): Top National, International & Sports Updates Thought of the Day Photo : iStock If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most important national, international, and sports-related news items…
Lothar Matthäus won the FIFA World Cup in 1990. Photo: German Football/X FIFA World Cup-winning captain Lothar Matthäus, who has been announced as the global ambassador of the upcoming Bengal Super League (BSL), is set to visit Kolkata on November 16 for a series of events aimed at promoting football in the state. The German…
MANCHESTER, England — Thomas Tuchel, are you watching? Phil Foden sent an emphatic reminder to England’s head coach with two brilliantly taken goals in Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Tuchel will name his latest England squad this week after overlooking Foden so far this season and with…