Football: Saudi Arabia to host 2027 Asian Cup, World Cup next? Aziz El Massassi, Agence France-PressePosted at Feb 02 04:00 AM Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, has held talks with Egypt and Greece about a joint World Cup bid for 2030, officials said last year. Read more »
Filipinas will play 'excellent opposition' in Pinatar Cup Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News Posted at Feb 02 03:01 AM The upcoming Pinatar Cup 2023 will be a perfect stage for the Filipinas to officially kick start their road to the FIFA Women's World Cup in July. Read more »
No player assured of spot in World Cup roster, says coach Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Feb 01 05:23 PM With six months to go before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 kicks off, the Filipinas are still competing for spots in the final roster. Read more »
Messi says World Cup trophy 'called out' to him Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 31 11:31 AM Lionel Messi won the World Cup because the solid gold trophy picked him to lift it, the Argentine star said in a radio interview aired on Monday. Read more »
Newsome excited for chance to learn from Brownlee in Gilas Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 25 05:33 PM Newsome and Brownlee are included in the 24-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Read more »
Official match ball for FIFA Women's World Cup unveiled ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 25 11:36 AM FIFA and adidas on Tuesday unveiled the official match ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, dubbed "Oceaunz." Read more »
USA kicks off 2026 World Cup journey amid in-fighting Rob Woollard, Agence France-PresseUpdated as of Jan 25 10:41 AM The United States men's soccer team sets out on a three-year journey to the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday against a backdrop of bitter infighting. Read more »
Brownlee, Sotto in Gilas 24-man pool for FIBA qualifiers ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 20 04:12 PM The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has unveiled the national basketball team's 24-man pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Read more »
United States thrash New Zealand in World Cup warning Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 18 03:34 PM The United States thrashed New Zealand 4-0 in a friendly in Wellington on Wednesday to fire a World Cup warning. Read more »
Football: Over 500k tickets sold for Women's World Cup ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 17 12:16 PM Over half a million tickets have already been sold for the FIFA Women's World Cup that will take place in July and August in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
Messi, Mbappe and Neymar set to join forces for first time since World Cup Andy SCOTT, Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 13 08:07 PM Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Rennes on Sunday is set to be the first time their superstar front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have all played together since the World Cup. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 6, 2023 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 07 12:20 AM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
Messi rested for PSG cup tie after World Cup return Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 06 12:00 PM Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi will not travel with Paris Saint-Germain for their French Cup tie with minnows Chateauroux on Friday. Read more »
Back to work for World Cup champ Christophe Petit Tesson, EPA-EFEPosted at Jan 06 10:39 AM Lionel Messi, who captivated audiences around the world with his World Cup winning performance in Qatar for Argentina, is back to work in France. Read more »
Filipinas embrace higher expectations after historic 2022 Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Jan 02 06:16 PM A historic campaign in 2022 has prepared the Philippine women's national football team for heightened expectations this year. Read more »
Brazilian football great Pele dies Mauro Pimentel, AFPPosted at Dec 30 09:36 AM Brazilian football icon Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a 3-time World Cup winner, died on Thursday at the age of 82. Read more »
Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 29 04:16 PM Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Read more »
Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World Cup Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 28 07:57 PM Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday. Read more »
More than skin deep: Fans line up for Messi tattoos Liliana Samuel and Tomas Cuesta, Agence France-Presse Posted at Dec 27 06:58 AM Fans of the Argentine team that claimed football's ultimate prize in Qatar this month are lining up in Buenos Aires for tattoos of victorious captain Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy. Read more »
Argentine goalie Martinez gets a hero's welcome in his home town Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 23 10:52 PM Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar de Plata. Read more »