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“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..
National rugby coaching teams named ahead of NZ U85kg series
National rugby coaching teams named ahead of NZ U85kg series
Sri Lanka Rugby announced all of its national coaching teams for 2026, covering 15s and 7s for men and Women. MORE..
West Indies and SA players to fly home on commercial flights
West Indies and SA players to fly home on commercial flights
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has made arrangements for the West Indies players and coaching staff to fly back home from India on commercial flights. MORE..
Indian team receive $14.2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
Indian team receive $14.2 million bonus for historic T20 World Cup win
The Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team was awarded a bonus of 1.31 billion rupees ($14.24 million) on Tuesday by the country’s cricket board, six times the prize money they claimed for lifting the title in Ahmedabad. MORE..
Sri Lanka cancel Afghanistan white-ball tour due to West Asia conflict
Sri Lanka cancel Afghanistan white-ball tour due to West Asia conflict
Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed their white-ball tour of Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates after rising tensions in West Asia made the six-match series impossible to stage safely. MORE..
ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions
ICC key meeting postponed amid Middle East tensions
The key meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) scheduled for March 25-27 has been postponed due to rising tensions in the Middle East. MORE..