Football

US investors put millions in Mexican football before 2026 World Cup

The group agrees to buy a 49% stake in Ollamani Group, which owns Club America, one of Mexico’s biggest football teams

PSG captain Marquinhos lifts the trophy after leading the team to a 5-0 win over Inter in the Champions League final in Munich.
THE FINISH LINE

Five of the best sporting moments in a remarkable 2025

Singapore enjoyed plenty of success in football and at the Sea Games; McIlroy is now a career Grand Slam champion golfer after triumph at Masters

 Fifa handed down 0-3 defeats to Malaysia for the three friendlies the ineligible players had appeared in, including the one against Singapore on Sep 4.

Fifa overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is also receiving a fine of 10,000 Swiss francs

The story of Osimhen is typical of so many African footballers. It is a classic rags-to-riches tale as seemingly insurmountable odds are overcome to achieve stardom.

Victor Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria

Much is expected from the 26-year-old striker at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Tether, which already has an 11.5% stake in Juventus, says that it “has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to Exor to acquire its entire stake”.

Crypto firm Tether bids for Juventus, is quickly rebuffed

The cryptocurrency firm controls USDT, a popular stablecoin

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (right) seems to have invented the Fifa Peace Prize as part of a wider effort to ingratiate himself and his organisation with US President Donald Trump. The award was handed out at a glitzy draw event in Washington for the 2026 World Cup.
COMMENTARY

Fifa’s World Cup sycophancy is dirtying the Beautiful Game

Sidling up to climate deniers and making deals with heavy polluters is a surefire way for the institution to turn football ugly

Around 180 players from 12 corporate teams took part in GameChanger 2025: Tiger Brokers Charity Cup.
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