News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsIran says it cannot participate in 2026 World Cup after U.S. killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday that Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the United States killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Minister’s statement “Considering that this corrupt regime…
SportsAustralia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers seeking asylum
Canberra, Australia. Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers after they sought asylum, saying…
SportsBritish trainers target Irish dominance as Cheltenham Festival opens with £5 million prize pot
Cheltenham, United Kingdom. British trainers Dan Skelton and Nicky Henderson will challenge Ireland’s leading runners as the Cheltenham…
SportsCyprus federation files complaint against sports organisation over funding and alleged undermining
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Cyprus Mountaineering, Climbing and Orienteering Federation has filed a complaint against the Cyprus Sports Organisation…
SportsFIFPRO raises welfare concerns for Iran women’s team after Asian Cup in Australia
Gold Coast, Australia. Global players’ union FIFPRO said it has serious concerns about the welfare of Iran’s women’s…
SportsTrump welcomes Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to White House, says son alerted him to visit
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champions Inter…
Sports1896 Athens Olympic silver medal sells for four times estimate at Danish auction
Copenhagen, Denmark. A silver medal awarded at the 1896 Athens Olympics sold for around four times its expected…
SportsAyia Napa mayor says over 50 international football teams chose town for training camps
Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Mayor Christos Zannetou said on Friday that more than 50 international football teams have chosen…
SportsCyprus to have two Champions League teams from 2027 after securing top-15 UEFA coefficient ranking
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus will field two teams in the Champions League from 2027 after securing a top-15 position…
SportsAchraf Hakimi to face trial over rape allegation, player says
Nanterre, France. Moroccan football player Achraf Hakimi said he is to face trial for rape, denying the allegation…
SportsCyprus wins European Commission approval for €44.5 million Limassol stadium funding and club licence deal
Limassol, Cyprus. Cyprus has secured European Commission approval for €44.5 million in public funding for Limassol’s new football…