Tehran’s envoy in Mexico Abolfazi Pasandideh has called on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to change its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to Mexico.
Every team in a FIFA women's competition will now be required to have at least one female head or assistant coach as part of sweeping new regulations from soccer's governing body, aimed at boosting the number of women coaching at the highest levels.
Morocco has been declared winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and Senegal stripped of their title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Newcastle United secured a 3–2 victory over Qarabağ FK in the return leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs at St James’ Park.
Italy said a fond farewell to the Winter Olympics on Sunday with an open-air ceremony in the ancient Verona Arena that celebrated art and sporting achievement at a Games lauded as a model for how to stage such events.
Day 14 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high-flying finals and emotional podium celebrations. From the halfpipe in Livigno to the hockey rink in Milan, athletes continued their push for medals as the Games continued.
Ukraine’s National Paralympic Committee has announced it will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics in Verona on 6 March, citing the International Paralympic Committee’s decision to allow some Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags.
Day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics featured decisive finals, thrilling performances and packed arenas across Milan, Livigno, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The Games combined precision, speed, and drama, marking another memorable day in the Winter Olympics.
France celebrated Olympic gold in the men’s biathlon relay in Anterselva on Tuesday (17 February), following a thrilling race marked by an electric atmosphere at the stadium.
Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered decisive performances, medal celebrations and emotional tributes as the Games moved deeper into their final stages.
Day 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high-stakes semifinals, dramatic finishes and classic podium moments across Milan and the Italian Alps. Photographers captured split seconds of symmetry before puck drops, explosive turns on the ice and triumphant celebrations.
Norway is holding a commanding lead in the medal standings with 12 golds and a total of 26, with Italy having an historic performance on home soil on the ninth day of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday (15 February).
Austria’s Janine Flock won the gold medal in the women’s skeleton event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.
Day 8 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics showcased breathtaking athleticism, dramatic competition, and unforgettable moments across ice and snow. Creative photography captured both the intensity and artistry of the Games, highlighting every triumphant gesture, daring jump, and fan cheer.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the Medal of Freedom. The athlete was disqualified from the Winter Olympics over his “helmet of remembrance” honouring Ukrainian sportsmen killed since Russia’s invasion.
Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered thrilling performances, stunning visuals and unforgettable moments across ice, snow and tracks.
Day 6 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought fans and photographers unforgettable moments of athleticism, determination and sheer joy. From the ice rinks of Milan to the snowy slopes of Livigno, athletes pushed themselves to the limit delivering breathtaking performances.
Norway’s Sturla Holm Laegreid, who won bronze in the men’s biathlon at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday (10 February) in Italy, stunned viewers by publicly admitting he had cheated on his girlfriend and pleaded for another chance during post-race interviews.
Mexican Alpine skier Lasse Gaxiola will have his mother for company on his Olympic debut but she will not be cheering him from the finish area in Saturday's giant slalom in Bormio because she will be three hours away preparing her own race.
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold across northern Italy, photographers have captured a striking array of moments that define this year’s Games - from breathtaking athletic feats and dramatic competition scenes to expressive portraits and artistic thermal imagery.
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