21+ hour, 22+ min ago (198+ words) Portugal will take on Brazil in the second FIFA U-17 World Cup semifinal at the Aspire Academy Pitch 7 on Monday in Qatar. The first semifinal will feature Austria and Italy. Portugal finished second in group B, with two wins in three games, and went on to beat Switzerland in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Brazil topped group A with two wins and a draw in three games. It beat Morocco in the quarterfinals to qualify for the semifinal. On the other hand, Italy went unbeaten in the group stage, winning three out of three games, while Austria secured its knockout berth, winning all three of its games. Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Austria have reached the semifinals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Portugal will be up against Brazil, while Italy will face Austria. The first semifinal between Italy and Austria will begin at 7 PM…...

11+ hour, 53+ min ago (186+ words) Saudi Arabia's Fund for Development (SFD) will provide up to $1 billion in concessional loans to build or enhance footballing infrastructure in developing nations under a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA announced on Monday. The initiative aims to promote sustainable development through investment in sports facilities, focusing on social inclusion, youth empowerment and economic growth. "FIFA's role is to develop football worldwide, and many of our FIFA Member Associations need additional support for the infrastructure necessary to host competitions," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement. "This agreement is a crucial step in ensuring our FIFA Member Associations have the facilities to make football truly global." READ | FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has invested billions of dollars in sports events, including football, Formula One, boxing and golf, with…...

18+ hour, 15+ min ago (417+ words) Updated : Nov 24, 2025 23:22 IST , Marseille,France - 2 MINS READ Olympique de Marseille (OM) coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" after being accused of sexual assault, as the forward prepares to face English opposition for the first time since the allegations this week. OM hosts Newcastle United in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Greenwood expected to start. He was suspended by his former club, Manchester United, in January 2022 following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, but prosecutors dropped charges in February 2023. Greenwood controversially signed for Marseille in July 2024 after a season on loan from United at Spanish club Getafe. "I don't get involved in private matters. I just know that Mason is a good lad," De Zerbi told reporters on Monday. ALSO READ: Vinicius says no to Real Madrid contract extension after Alonso spat - reports "I regret what…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago (524+ words) Updated : Nov 25, 2025 09:26 IST , Manchester - 3 MINS READ Everton enjoyed its first Premier League win at Manchester United in 12 years despite playing the entire game virtually with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate, Michael Keane, on Monday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's superb first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for the visiting side, which shrugged off the 13th-minute incident that had Gueye and Keane square up. United, which could have moved up to fifth with a win, dominated possession, especially in the second half, but Everton defended superbly to repel the host, which looked blunt in attack. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made several fine saves to preserve his side's lead, the pick of them to claw away a Joshua Zirkzee header with 10 minutes remaining. A second away win of the season lifted Everton above city rival and champion Liverpool…...