2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid
Saudi Arabia is set to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. “We have reached the conclusion not to do so for […]
Spain win Women’s World Cup after beating England
England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, suffered heartbreak after being outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and […]
Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host before Victoria volunteered in April 2022. But the premier said the projected cost had now tripled and become “well and truly too much” […]
95-year-old woman Tasered by police in Australia dies
A 95-year-old woman who was Tasered by police at an Australian care home, sparking a public outcry, has died. Clare Nowland was critically injured after police responded to reports she was wandering around the home with a steak knife at about 04:00 last Wednesday. New South Wales Police (NSW) said she died “surrounded by family […]
Argentina scores 3 goals in 2-1 win over Australia
By: Napoleon Ato Kittoe Soccer Powerhouse Argentina used Australia to make a bold statement in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, scoring all the goals in their cagey game with the cushioning of an own goal for the Aussies. The cautious approach to the game by Australia was mindless to the well lubricated Argentines whose talisman […]
