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Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

AAP

Jaylen Waddle Trade: What Broncos, Dolphins WR Depth Charts Look Like After Deal

Miami is looking pretty thin in the receiver department.

Sports Illustrated

Iranian football bosses 'in talks' over moving World Cup games from US to Mexico

Iranian football chiefs said on Tuesday that they were thrashing out plans with the organisers of the 2026 World Cup to move their three games in the tournament's group stages from the United States to Mexico due to concerns over player safety.

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Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

AAP

Official Statement Adds Another Twist to Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation

The attempts at more clarity from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have only led to further confusion.

Sports Illustrated

Iranian women footballers rejoin teammates to fly to Oman after Australia asylum U-turn

The majority of Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates

The Independent UK

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

US-Israel war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear

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Travis Kelce Agrees to $15M Deal to Return to Chiefs for 14th Season Despite Retirement Rumours

Travis Kelce confirms return to Kansas City Chiefs for 14th season, signing a $15M deal amid retirement rumors, ensuring continuity for the team as they aim for AFC West dominance.

International Business Times UK

Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

The Conversation

Five from Iran Women’s Soccer Team Offered Visas, Safety Talks Continue

The Australian government and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are also involved in conversations.

Sports Illustrated

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.

AAP

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

AAP

NFL Free Agency 2026: How AFC Teams Stack Up by Salary Cap Space

The Chargers, Titans and Raiders are in terrific shape, while the Browns and Jaguars are over the threshold, limiting their ability to sign big names.

Sports Illustrated

‘These women are prisoners’: Iran protesters make voices heard at Women’s Asian Cup

In the vacuum of the players’ silence, it has been the Iranian diaspora in Australia who are speaking out against the regime

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - AU

Iranian journalist barred by AFC has Women’s Asian Cup accreditation reinstated

The AFC has reinstated the accreditation of veteran journalist Alireza Mohebbi three days after it had been removed while he was covering Iran’s national team

Sports Illustrated

The Chiefs' Trade of Trent McDuffie Is a Repeat of Another Major Move

Kansas City’s draft haul is eerily similar to what GM Brett Veach received the last time he dealt away a homegrown All-Pro in 2022, something which isn’t lost on the team.

Euronews

Ronaldo's jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian football association unsure if national team will play at World Cup in US

The president of Iran’s football federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the US after the US and Israeli bombardment of the country

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The Guardian - AU

Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

Radio France Internationale

Trade and aid to return to South Kivu as DRC-Burundi strategic border reopens

A key border post between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure following an offensive by AFC/M23 rebels. More than 10,000 people crossed on the first day alone, according to local authorities.

Sports Illustrated

One Move Every AFC West Team Should Make This Offseason

The Chiefs need to make offensive investments to regain their spot atop the division, while the Broncos need to add weapons around Bo Nix if they want to continue their reign.

Sports Illustrated

Examining Patriots’ 2026 Schedule After Super Bowl Loss

The Patriots had one of the NFL’s easiest schedules in 2025. That won’t be the case in 2026 on the heels of its Super Bowl loss.

Sports Illustrated

Stefon Diggs Makes Blunt Admission About His Patriots Future After Super Bowl LX Loss

Diggs spoke candidly about his future in New England after falling short of Super Bowl glory.

The Guardian - US

The flawed Patriots face a harsh truth: only the very best teams get a Super Bowl sequel

Successful sequels are rare in the NFL. And New England showed enough holes on Sunday to suggest making it back to the big dance soon will be tough

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Super Bowl Takeaways: Patriots’ Path Will Get Tougher in 2026

After a season that went further than anyone imagined, New England will turn its attention to what’s ahead. Plus, news from around the league.

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