Soccer

3/2/2026 |  President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt (Associated Press (AP)) The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

3/2/2026 |  Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation (Fox Sports) CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents.
The issue has been highlighted in recent weeks after Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior said he was racially insulted by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League match. 

3/2/2026 |  Why Premier League + could revolutionise football broadcasting forever (Insider Sport) The long-speculated Premier League streaming service is no longer a dream, it is becoming a realisation as CEO Richard Masters confirmed a direct-to-consumer service is coming to Singapore. 
The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service in Singapore later this year.
Richard Masters, Premier League CEO, confirmed the service launch during a speech at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit in London on 26 February. He said the league will partner with Singapore broadcaster StarHub as part of the venture.

3/2/2026 |  The sports competitions affected from the Iran-US-Israel conflict (Insider Sport) Ongoing military airstrikes across parts of the Middle East have led to the postponement of several sporting competitions in the region and cast serious doubt over Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup.
Iran’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, is now uncertain following recent US and Israeli airstrikes inside the country.

3/2/2026 |  Danish soccer launches permanent audio description service for fans (Stadia Magazine) Danish soccer club Brøndby IF’s match against Sønderjyske this week became the first game to be broadcast via its new permanent audio description service for fans both inside and outside the stadium. Working in close collaboration with the Danish Association of the Blind and the club’s main partner Betano, Brøndby IF’s new audio description service means that people with visual impairments can better follow matches from the stands and from their living rooms.