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washingtonpost.comsports5 hrs ago
U.S. Homeland Security Chief Says He Danced After Iran's World Cup Exit
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said he celebrated Iran's elimination from the 2026 World Cup and described strict visa limits placed on the team. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi said the restrictions and political backdrop reduced their pr…
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koreatimes.co.krsports49 days ago
South Korea to Provide Funds for Cheering at North Korean Women's Football Match
The unification ministry will allocate 300 million won from government funds to support civic groups cheering for a North Korean women's football team visiting South Korea. The match marks the first visit by a North Korean sports team to the South in more than seven years. The mi…
koreatimes.co.krsports50 days ago
KFA Seeks Government Approval for North Korean Women's Football Team Visit
The Korea Football Association has submitted a formal request for a North Korean women's club team to enter South Korea for an Asian Football Confederation match. Officials said approval is expected before the team's planned arrival on May 20. The visit would be the first by a No…
thesouthafrican.compolitics50 days ago
Iran Seeks FIFA Visa Guarantees and Security Assurances for World Cup
The Iranian Football Federation has submitted 10 demands to FIFA ahead of the tournament starting June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran stated it would compete without retreat from its beliefs, culture and convictions while seeking guarantees on visas, security an…
upi.comsports53 days ago
North Korean Women's Club to Play First Match in South Korea at AFC Champions League Semifinal
The Asian Football Confederation has told the Korea Football Association it wants the AFC Women's Champions League semifinal between Suwon FC Women and Naegohyang Women's FC to remain a purely sporting event. Naegohyang players and staff will arrive via Beijing on May 17 for the…
nknews.orgworld57 days ago
Chinese Envoy Visits North Korean Taekwondo Facility to Promote Sports Exchanges
China's top envoy to North Korea visited a key taekwondo facility in Pyongyang to emphasize sports exchanges between the two countries. The envoy observed a demonstration and noted the sport's role in strengthening bilateral relations. The visit highlighted North Korea's taekwond…