The German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday that it would pass on increased policing costs for high-risk matches to home clubs, adding that it still opposed charging fees for policing.
Former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Bassam Adeel Jaleel has been banned for life from football-related activities for misusing COVID-19 relief funds for his personal benefit, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Friday.
Formula One champion Lando Norris has co-founded a single-seater team to help young drivers climb the motor racing ladder through the various feeder series.
International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he would support efforts for Argentina to return to the Formula One calendar and world rally championship.
Champions League holders Paris St Germain will take on Barcelona and Manchester City in this season's league phase, while record 15-time champions Real Madrid will face Inter Milan and Arsenal after Thursday's draw in Monaco set up several mouth-watering clashes.
Barcelona have signed fullback Joao Cancelo on a free transfer until June 2029, the LaLiga champions said on Thursday, with the Portugal international returning to the Catalan club for a third spell.
Belgium have named former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as their new coach on a two-year contract until the 2028 European Championship, the Belgian football association said on Friday.
Australian swimmers competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will earn up to A$50,000 ($35,000) for individual gold medals won in world record times under an incentive scheme funded by Gina Rinehart, the nation's richest person.
World Cup-winning Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was appalled by the conduct of Argentina's players after their 1-0 loss in Sunday's final, which led to a brawl between the two teams and triggered an investigation by FIFA.