Football

TAKING HEART

Tiger Brokers Charity Cup raises S$300,000 for nonprofit FootballPlus

The funds raised will give FootballPlus’ beneficiaries access to coaching, mentorship and life-skills training

Trump has made the World Cup a centrepiece event of both his second presidency and the 250th anniversary of US independence next year.

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

The opening match will be held at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City

The United States has long-standing strict visa restrictions on Iranians for political and security reasons.

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa issues

[CAIRO] Iran is to boycott next week’s draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup in the United States in protest at the limited allocation of visas, the Iranian football federation said on Friday (Nov 28).

Liverpool's off-form Alexander Isak (right) in action against PSV Eindhoven's Jerdy Schouten at Anfield, as the Reds lost 4-1 in a Champions League group match.

Battered Liverpool search for answers, high-flying Arsenal brace for tricky Chelsea test

Barcelona and Real Madrid are also seeking morale-boosting results after chastening losses in the Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo whose annual salary has been estimated at US$211 million – US$4 million a week.

Only Ronaldo is worth his pay in Saudi Pro League, says ex-sports chief

Many others in the league, he says, are paid far more than they deserve

An effigy of the late Brazilian football legend Pele at the Pele Museum in Santos. Brazilian media has reported that the deal for his brand was worth US$18 million.

Pele’s brand acquired by Neymar’s family business

[SAO PAULO] The late iconic footballer Pele’s brand came under the ownership of another prominent Brazilian athlete, Neymar Santos Jr, after the company owned by his father said on Tuesday (Nov 25) it...

Real Madrid's president Florentino Perez gives a speech during the general ordinary assembly in Madrid on Nov 23 as the club announced a change in their corporate model.

Real Madrid considers creating subsidiary to let external investors buy about 5% stake

Real are the only club in world football to have recorded revenues over one billion euros

Substitute Ilhan Fandi was the star player for the Lions as he struck the winning goal in the 2-1 win over Hong Kong on Nov 18.
THE FINISH LINE

Two island nations that defied the odds to make football history

Singapore reach the Asian Cup for the first time on merit, while tiny Curacao will play at the World Cup

The World Cup will take place from Jun 11 to Jul 19 in 2026.

US tourism expected to score big with Fifa World Cup in 2026

Projections from various sources put the number of foreign visitors anywhere between one million and six million

Sir David Beckham was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire. He co-owns Inter Miami.

David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America

This is to promote global sports programmes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America