None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House

FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%

VANCOUVER, April 29 (Reuters) - FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament.

Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg

PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition.

Uber Cup: 3 things about Malaysia's sensations Zi Yu-Noraqilah

Malaysia may have lost 3-1 against Japan in the Uber Cup, but the solitary point delivered through women’s doubles pair Low Zi Yu-Noraqilah Maisarah have gained national interest.

Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery weeks before World Cup

Luka Modric has undergone successful surgery after fracturing his left cheekbone, the Croatian Football Federation said on Monday, weeks before the 40-year-old AC Milan midfielder is due to participate in his fifth World Cup.

France striker Mbappe suffers hamstring injury ahead of World Cup

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hamstring injury, the LaLiga club said on Monday, weeks before the start of the World Cup.