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World Cup 2026: Australia extend Popovics contract
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (164+ words) Popovic took charge of the Australian national team in 2024, succeeding Graham Arnold, who is now head coach of the Iraqi national team, which is also competing in the World Cup. During his tenure, Popovic has overseen 18 matches, recording 10 wins, four…...
Mourinhos return could end reals two-year wait
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (421+ words) Two seasons without a major trophy have a way of sharpening focus, and Florentino P'rez, re-elected as Real Madrid president until 2030, has seen enough. The club officially confirmed the appointment of Jos' Mourinho as head coach on Thursday, ending weeks…...
Global participation at WJMES showcasing exclusive innovations
14+ hour, 18+ min ago (538+ words) The exhibition also capitalises on the Gulf region's status as one of the world's most attractive markets for gold, jewellery, and luxury watches, driven by strong consumer demand and significant purchasing power across the premium segment. The official Italian pavilion…...
Al Dhaid Club hosts first of kind football fitness coaches course
13+ hour ago (165+ words) The course takes place during the period from June 8 to 14, 2026. This is the first course of its kind in Asia to be held in the UAE at this advanced level. The course opening was graced by the presence of Salem…...
Sharjah Art Foundation presents artist-led workshops
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (167+ words) As part of the public programme, visitors can engage directly with the artists' practices through the following workshops for free: Surface Tension with Laila Majid, From Natural Pigment to Paint with Inaam Zafar, Sculpt with Latex with Laila Majid. In…...
First bag from T-Rex cells fails to sell at Paris auction
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (293+ words) Auctioneers Giquello had touted the "one-of-a-kind" piece to sell for more than $500, 000 but bids barely broke the $150, 000 mark, said the Drouot house where the sale took place. Unveiled in the spring in Amsterdam, the bag was created from traces of…...
South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (315+ words) Until the 80th-minute mark it seemed that the Czechs would punish the Koreans' wastefulness, but substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium that was far from full. Son Heung-min's Koreans had dominated the first half but…...
Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (420+ words) Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raul Jimenez headed in Mexico's second goal at the Azteca, which became the first stadium in the world to host games at three World Cups....
Sharjah appoints Croatian Romeo Jozak as sporting director
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) Jozak holds a Ph D in Sports Science from the University of Zagreb and a UEFA Pro Licence, bringing more than two decades of experience in football management and development. His career began at GNK Dinamo Zagreb Academy, where he…...
World Cup opening ceremony starts in Mexico City
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (101+ words) Al Kamali to chair FIFA World Cup 2026 disciplinary committee Morocco draw with Norway ahead of 2026 World Cup Argentina beat Honduras 20 in World Cup warm-up Brazil defeats Egypt in World Cup warm-up friendly clash Iraq draws with Spain in preparation for…...