Reigning world champions France beat Morocco 2-0 Wednesday to face Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final this weekend, according to Anadolu Agency. In the semifinal clash at Al Bayt Stadium, France scored the opener in the fifth minute ...

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has made a decision to hold the FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku. According to Azerbaijan Chess Federation, the tournament will be held in Baku from July 29 to August ...

Azerbaijani badminton players have claimed three medals, including a gold, at the Malta International 2022 – Future Series held in Cospicua, city in Malta. The gold came from Ade Resky Dwicahyo in men`s singles, after defeating Bulgarian Dimitar Yanakiev in the final bout ...

Azerbaijani players have taken two gold medals at the International Table Tennis tournament among schoolchildren held in Moscow, Russia. The golds came from Tunar Baghirov and Nigar Ismayilzade in the mixed doubles competition, as well as Tunar Baghirov in the individual event ...

Argentina claimed a 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to advance to the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, according to Anadolu Agency. Argentina were awarded a penalty after Julian Alvarez was brought down by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic at Lusail Stadium in Al ...

Azerbaijan Sport Journalists Association has named Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) the best news agency of 2022 as the organization held its annual ceremony to award the media outlets covering sporting events throughout the year ...

Azerbaijani fighters have taken two bronze medals at the 8th World Junior Wushu Championships held in Tangerang, Indonesia. The medals came from Raul Safarov and Amin Alili. The championships brought together more than ...

Azerbaijani players Vasif Durarbayli, Eltaj Safarli and female player Ulviyya Fataliyeva have claimed their first win each scoring a point at the Sunway International Chess Festival, held in Sitges, town in Barcelona, Spain on December 12-22. The Swiss system tournament features 10-rounds ...

Azerbaijani badminton player Mahammad Hajizade has clinched a silver medal in the YONEX Estonian Youth International 2022 (U11, U13, U15) held in Tartu, city of Estonia. He secured the medal together with Latvian Oskar Bajars in the U11 Boys’ doubles event ...

The semifinal stage in the 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off Tuesday with the Argentina vs. Croatia match in Qatar's Al Daayen, according to Anadolu Agency. Lionel Messi-led Argentina toppled the Netherlands in a thrilling penalty shootout 4-3 in the previous stage last week ...

Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler Osman Nurmagomedov has grabbed a bronze medal at the 2022 and 2023 Men’s and Women’s Freestyle World Cup held in Coralville, the U.S. state of Iowa. He secured the medal thanks to a victory over Georgian ...

Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast Leyli Aghazade has captured a gold medal at the 4th Winter Cup Leverkusen 2022 held in Germany. She secured the medal in the exercises with a ribbon ...

Introducing Al Hilm – unveiled today by adidas as the Official Match Ball for the semi-finals and final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, according to the official website of FIFA.Al Hilm, which translates as “The Dream” in Arabic, follows on from the Official Match Ball of the group stages, Al Rihla, or “The Journey” ...

France edged England 2-1 to reach the World Cup semifinals on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency. A header by French forward Olivier Giroud found the hands of England’s goalie Jordan Pickford in the 11th minute. Aurelien Tchouameni's hit a screamer to the left bottom corner of the net that gave the lead to France in the 17th minute ...

Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 and became the first African nation to reach FIFA World Cup semifinals in Qatar 2022 on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency. Cristiano Ronaldo was named on the bench for the match at the Al Thumama Stadium ...

Novak Djokovic has been included in the Australian Open 2023 main-draw entry list, which was unveiled on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency. The tournament included the Serbian legend who was unable to compete in Melbourne this year after being deported from Australia due to his COVID-19 vaccination status ...

Brazil head coach Tite has left his role after their shock World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia, according to Sky Sports. Croatia stunned the five-time world champions with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win at the Education City Stadium ...

Argentina toppled the Netherlands on Friday in a thrilling penalty shootout by 4-3 and will play Croatia in the World Cup semifinals, Anadolu Agency reports. The Argentine national team took the lead in the 35th minute as Nahuel Molina finished in a one-on-one after ...

Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the 2022 World Cup semifinals on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency. Neither team were able to break the deadlock for the first 45 minutes at Doha's Education City Stadium. Despite several efforts from both national sides, neither Brazil nor Croatia ...