Advocates for homeless, hotel workers rally outside FIFA Congress in Vancouver

Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticizing the city's preparations for the upcoming World Cup and warning that vulnerable residents and workers are being ignored.

Football

Mexico's goalkeeper Ochoa set to hang up gloves after his sixth World Cup

Guillermo Ochoa, one of the most iconic goalkeepers in Mexican football history, will hang up his gloves immediately after the World Cup, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Football

Infantino to seek fourth term as FIFA president

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that he planned to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue to lead the governing body of world soccer.

Football

Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that "I'm OK" with Iran playing in the FIFA soccer World Cup, which will be held in North America in June and July.

Football

Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress

Palestinian soccer federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman in a heated moment at the FIFA Congress on Thursday.

Badminton

Thomas Cup q-finals: 3 winnable matches for Malaysia vs China

Malaysia have been drawn against defending champions China in the Thomas Cup quarter-finals on Friday. Stadium Astro takes a look at three points the national team can aim to score for an upset win.