FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the global football governing body is scrapping a controversial proposal to allow private investment in marquee events. Photo: AFP/File PARIS: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. “Our purpose has…
Fifa President Gianni Infantino waits for the start of a signing ceremony at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) headquarters in Vienna, Austria.— Reuters Fifa president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he had scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. “Our…
Nadeem appeared fully off-colour as he bowed out early within the 12-man ultimate, leaving followers shell-shocked KARACHI: In a stunning flip of occasions, Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem failed miserably to defend his Commonwealth Video games crown, delivering a dismal efficiency on the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Friday night time. The javelin famous…
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot KARACHI: KARACHI: In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem failed miserably to defend his Commonwealth Games crown, delivering a dismal performance at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Friday night. The javelin superstar, who shattered records at the…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 27, 2023. — AFP Arshad Nadeem finishes ninth in men’s javelin final. Nadeem’s best throw was 77.41m, recorded on his second attempt. His third throw measured 75.39 metres. GLASGOW: Defending Commonwealth…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 27, 2023. — AFP Defending champion Arshad Nadeem began his Commonwealth Games men’s javelin title defence as the final got underway at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium on Friday. The Pakistani athlete qualified…
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16 KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan and Nasir Iqbal made impressive starts to their campaigns at the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with commanding straight-game victories at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan–Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on…
Fifa President Gianni Infantino arrives on the red carpet ahead of the World Cup 2026 Draw at John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC, US, December 5, 2025. — Reuters The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined Uefa and CONCACAF in condemning world football’s governing body Fifa’s proposed private investment plan, saying on…
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino greet Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) after their loss in the World Cup final in East Rutherford. Photo: AFP PARIS: World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan despite widespread opposition to…
The road to ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 leads to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Photo: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially launched the brand identity and announced the 12 host cities for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 on Thursday, marking a major milestone ahead of the tournament’s return to Africa…
