FIFA opts not to suspend Israel but will investigate Palestinian claims of discrimination

ZURICH: FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by Palestinian soccer officials. A senior FIFA panel overseeing governance will separately investigate “the participation in Israeli competitions of Israeli football teams allegedly based in the territory of Palestine,” soccer’s governing body said […]

ED summons Mohammad Azharuddin in HCA money laundering case

HYDERABAD: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Indian cricket captain and Congress politician Mohammad Azharuddin for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said Thursday. The 61-year-old former Member of Parliament was asked to depose before the federal agency at its office here on […]

ICC launches AI tool to shield players from ‘toxic content’ in Women’s T20 World Cup

DUBAI: In a proactive step to safeguard the mental health of athletes and fans alike, the ICC has introduced advanced software designed to protect the cricket community from toxic online content. This initiative is part of a broader suite of digital products that the ICC is rolling out for the tournament, aimed at promoting healthier […]