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Japanese football fans have once again earned international praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches, but a viral social media post in Japan has sparked a debate by questioning whether the same effort is being made at home. Images of supporters of Japan’s national team, known as Samurai Blue, collecting trash and tidying stadium stands after games have circulated widely online. FIFA even praised the fans on X, describing their actions as an example of “impeccab

Paris, France: A French appeals court has ruled that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023, according to reports from French media on Friday. The 27-year-old defender, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Moroccan national team, has consistently denied all accusations against him since the case first emerged. The investigation began in February 2023 after a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint wit

Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for World Cup glory suffered an early setback as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener on Wednesday. Playing in their first FIFA World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire, DR Congo delivered a spirited performance to secure the nation’s first-ever point at the global showpiece. Portugal made a dream start when midfielder João Neves headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minut

England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup campaign have reportedly been disrupted after a significant amount of team equipment was stolen in Kansas City ahead of their opening match. According to reports, a van carrying equipment belonging to the England squad was targeted, with several essential items allegedly taken. The missing equipment is understood to include players’ boots, training gear, coaching staff equipment, footballs, and match-day uniforms. The incident h

TikTok has partnered with FIFA to become the football body’s first-ever Preferred Platform, expanding digital coverage of the FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi has hinted at a 2026 World Cup comeback, saying he would love to play again if fit. A sixth appearance would make him the only male footballer in history to do so.