5 Malaysians with different missions at upcoming Japan Open

The Japan Open which begins next week (July 14-19) will kickstart the resumption of top-tier World Tour events.

Former FIFA referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah

FIFA's handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while U.S. striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar challenge.

European player unions withdraw from FIFA lawsuit following transfer reforms

European player unions from 17 nations, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands, have withdrawn their support for a class action lawsuit against football world governing body FIFA following a governance agreement, they announced in a joint statement on Thursday.

France fuelled by unshakeable belief, says Deschamps

France never doubted they would go through despite Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty and having wasted several chances in the first half in their World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco, coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.

Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by 'better' France

England's best players don't play in Premier League, says Norway coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents' star performers actually play elsewhere.