Portugal Lift First FIFA U-17 World Cup Title in Qatar, Cabral Nets Decisive Goal By A Source Correspondent Published On November 27, 2025 DOHA, Qatar — Portugal has secured their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup title, defeating Austria 1-0 in the final held on Thursday at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium. The victory saw the reigning […]
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Karuppiah Ramakrishnan in Doha Portugal booked their place in the U-17 FIFA World Cup final after surviving a dramatic, high-pressure battle against Brazil, triumphing 6–5 on penalties following a tense 0–0 draw at Aspire Zone on Monday. In a clash between European and South American champions, the match delivered everything except goals—discipline, drama, near-misses and
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Karuppiah Ramakrishnan in Doha Austria marched into their first-ever U-17 World Cup final on Monday, defeating Italy 2–0 in a composed and commanding semi-final performance—driven entirely by the brilliance of Johannes Moser, the tournament’s unstoppable goal machine. Italy entered the match unbeaten, disciplined and difficult to break down. But Austria matched their structure with intensity,
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The newly shaped Football Champions League 2025 commenced yesterday in grand style, officially marking the beginning of a transformative chapter for the sport in Sri Lanka. The league, which is Sri Lanka’s premier domestic football tournament featuring top-tier clubs, launched with two thrilling opening fixtures held at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. The opening match
Karuppiha Ramakrishnan in Doha FIFA, Saudi Fund for Development join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in
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Karuppiah Ramakrishnan in Doha Pakistan Shaheens clinched the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 in Doha on Sunday, surviving a chaotic final that had everything—collapses, comebacks, yorker carnage, and a Super Over that could shorten anyone’s lifespan. After choosing to bowl first, Bangladesh A kept Pakistan to 125 all out, thanks largely to Ripon Mondol’s fiery
Karuppiah Ramakrishnan from Doha The FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-finals promise a gripping night at Aspire Zone on Monday, with continental giants Brazil and Portugal clashing in a battle loaded with history, talent and ambition. Portugal are chasing their first-ever U-17 world crown, while Brazil look to move one step closer to matching Nigeria’s record
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CBL Samaposha is proud to continue its support as the sponsor of the ‘Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship’ for the 14th consecutive year. Organised by the Sri Lanka School Football Association (SSFA), the championship is scheduled to take place during November and December. The Football Federation is also providing guidance and direction for the tournament.
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Colombo, October 17, 2025 – In a significant milestone for the sports journalism community in Sri Lanka, Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage officially launched the website of the Sri Lanka Sports Journalists Association (SLSJA) during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Sports Auditorium. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility of sports journalism,
The most popular topic in the world of football today is Cape Verde qualifying for the World Cup. An archipelago spread over an area of 4033 square kilometers, they also made history as the smallest country in terms of land area to qualify for the World Cup. How did Cape Verde, a small country, qualify
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