Iran's players did not sing the Iranian national anthem in an apparent show of support for anti-government protesters back home.
Iran Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand suffered a head injury after colliding with a team-mate during the first half of his nation's game against England in the FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International stadium in Doha.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had a day to remember as he caught up with some of the world's greatest sportspeople at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday.
A confectioner in Kolkata displays confectionery created in the likeness of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on Sunday, the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Two of the greatest football players of the 21st century, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo broke the Internet by posting a picture as part of the promotional campaign for the FIFA World Cup, in which they were portrayed playing chess against each other.
The vice president was in Doha to attend the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup.
Ecuador mints commemorative coin to mark World Cup participation.
Just a few days back it seemed like Qatar, which has strict controls on alcohol, would relax their laws for the football extravaganza as consuming alcohol in public places is illegal in the Gulf country.
Football has an unbelievably crazy fan following in Brazil, who are the only country to appear in every World Cup and the only nation to win the tournament five times.
FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.
Players who have been ruled out or are doubtful for the 2022 World Cup.
'It was very difficult to understand what is going on in that period of our life.'
Neymar joined the group later than the rest of the players due to a flight issue from France,
La'eeb is an Arabic word meaning 'super-skilled player'.
As tennis star Sania Mirza turned 36 on Tuesday, her husband Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik dropped a special message for her.
Don't be surprised of Bollywood projects come her way once she bids adieu to the boxing ring.
Dhoni is participating in the ongoing JSCA Tennis Tournament in Ranchi.
Glimpses from the New York and Beijing Marathons.
A giant mural by artist Martin Ron depicts the late football legend Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Portuguese star was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, though Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said he still featured in his plans for the season.
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