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Bahrain part ways with Dragan Talajic after Gulf Cup early exit

The 61-year-old Croatian led Bahrain to the title in 2024. However, they lost all their matches in the group stage of this year’s tournament.

Rebel-held eastern Congo records six new Ebola cases

A worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) handles sanitary basins at the Kitatumba Ebola treatment center run by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo species, in Butembo, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

England-born footballer Perry Ng receives S’pore citizenship, in line to play at Asian Cup

Cardiff City’s star defender Perry Ng made a surprise visit to the National Development Centre at Serangoon Stadium in 2025.

Farhan Zulkifli making cameos for Lions count ahead of FIFA ASEAN Cup

Farhan Zulkifli (left) challenging for the ball against Hami Syahin during the Lions’ training session on Sept 22.

Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA’s decision-making.

Former Australia captain Ryan absent from Socceroos squad for Brazil friendlies

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Australia's Mathew Ryan concedes a penalty during the penalty shootout IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jerome Miron

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino can rely on enough votes to survive, opponents rethink strategy, sources say

Gianni Infantino will hope to extend his tenure as football’s global chief at the FIFA presidential elections in Rabat on March 18, 2027.

Fire in rebel-held east Congo kills 24 schoolchildren, official says

Rebel-held eastern Congo records new Ebola case after declaring outbreak over

FILE PHOTO: Displaced people watch a health worker in full personal protective equipment (PPE) preparing to disinfect the area during the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

Gianni Infantino attendance uncertain as FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup opens in Poland

President of FIFA Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF.

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