US President Donald Trump and Fifa counterpart Gianni Infantino have forged a close relationship [EPA]
In little over 100 days, the United States will co-host a football World Cup that Iran have qualified for.
On Saturday, the US attacked Iran as part of a joint operation with Israel, sparking retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
So what could the conflict mean for Iran, for Fifa, and for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup?
BBC Sport takes a closer look.

Brazilian scores stunning backheel goal in Leipzig win, watch here 🎥
The Brazilian Rômulo was the protagonist in Leipzig’s comeback victory over Hamburg this Sunday (1st).
The forward scored one of the goals in the match that closed out the 24th round of the Bundesliga.
With great skill, he used his heel to finish the ball and score Leipzig’s first goal, tying the game at that moment.
Check out the highlights of the match below (Rômulo’s goal at 40 seconds):

But Rômulo’s starring role in the match wasn’t just for positive moments.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort’s flagrant foul on Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, during Friday’s game was one thing. The response that came from the Thunder’s side in the aftermath was another, as the Nuggets are particularly displeased with Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s response following the game, a team source said.

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With a steady pace and focus, Nikki Hiltz showe

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Usually, lights turn off in a stadium after the game is over. But that wasn’t the case in a men’s college hockey game on Saturday.
The UConn Huskies and the UMass Minutemen were squaring off in Hockey East play, and it was about as evenly matched as you could get. In the third period, UConn took a 3-2 lead, which lasted about as long as a bathroom break. Then in overtime, both sides came out gunning to get that elusive, and permanent, lead.

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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 7: Kwity Paye #51 of the Indianapolis Colts runs around the edge during an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges had 25 points, Jalen Brunson scored 24 and the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday.
After going unbeaten in February, the Spurs were shut down to open March, never recovering from the Knicks’ 26-2 run in the first half and losing for the first time since Jan. 31 in Charlotte.

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
The Ohio State men’s basketball team (18-11, 10-8) faced Purdue (22-7, 12-6) Sunday afternoon, which was about as close to a “do or die” game as it could possibly be without mathematically being a do-or-die game. With three games remaining, Ohio State came into Sunday’s game desperately needing to pin a big-time, quality win on its resume.

The Tennessee Titans have some significant roster questions as the NFL free agency window approaches. On top of depth issues across the board, they must figure out how the players already on the roster fit into the new system.
Armed with the most salary cap space in the league, it’s no surprise that the Titans have interest in some top-end talent, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano report that Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds could be one of their targets.

One player who has strong trade value and a decent chance to be dealt is Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

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Through no fault of his own, Mick Schumacher was forced to retire from the IndyCar Series season opener in St. Petersburg, driving the #47 RLL Honda. The son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher was involved in an accident at the very start. Through no fault of his own, he is now out of the race.
The accident occurred in Turn 4 of the very first lap during a major braking zone. Schumacher had started in 21st place and was unable to avoid an accident between Sting Ray Robb (Juncos-Hollinger Chevrolet) and Santino Ferrucci (Foyt Chevrolet).

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The Montreal Expos had to change plans because of the death of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. At least, that’s what its parody account says.
The Canadian MLB franchise was discontinued after the 2004 season, but a fan has taken it upon themselves to continue tweeting as if the team still exists. According to X, it also posts random highlights from the team’s past to keep the memory of the club alive.
And sometimes, the account ventures into current world events with an unexpectedly dark — albeit humorous — twist.

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“He’s an easy target” – Liverpool fans told they are too harsh on this player
Cody Gakpo Response Highlights Liverpool Character Amid Criticism

Cody Gakpo’s name has echoed loudly around Anfield in recent weeks. As Liverpool have searched for rhythm under Arne Slot, frustration has often settled on the Dutch forward. Against West Ham, he offered a reminder of resilience, scoring his first Premier League goal since January 4 and nudging the conversation in a different direction.

It was not a thunderbolt. His effort deflected off Aaron Wan Bissaka and wrong footed Mads Hermansen.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has known Browns head coach Todd Monken for years, and Simpson says he’d love to go to Cleveland and play for Monken in the NFL.
“My dad and coach Monken go way back,” Simpson told cleveland.com. “They talk often. He texted him when he got the job and they’ve texted a little bit [since], so if I had the opportunity to play for the Browns, it would be a dream come true.”
Simpson believes Monken and his staff will make Cleveland a good place for a quarterback to develop.

IOWA CITY, IOWA – FEBRUARY 26: Ava Heiden #5 of the Iowa Hawkeyes goes to the basket in the second half against Lety Vasconcelos #35 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 26, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The calendar has turned to March, and that means the regular season finale is here for the Iowa Women’s Basketball team. They end the season with a good matchup to have right before the tournament: what should be a tune-up game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

AJ Styles standing in a wrestling ring – Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Before wrapping up his career at the 2026 Royal Rumble, AJ Styles got to share the ring with Shinsuke Nakamura, his long-time friend, one last time. According to Styles, this clash was important to him not only because of their personal connection, but also for the fact that their previous one in WWE wasn’t as well-perceived as they had hoped.
“Of course I have favorite moments and matches, but there’s so many that I can’t just throw them out there,” Styles told “Raw Recap: WWE Now.

If the Boston Celtics putting up historic numbers in terms of efficiency vs. the Brooklyn Nets in Boston’s 148-11 blowout at TD Garden this past Friday (Feb. 27) evening was not enough of a clue that new Celtics center Nikola Vucevic was starting to feel more at home in Boston’s elite offense, the fact that the Montenegrin big man tied star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in scoring with 28 points off the bench should be.

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 14: Malik Hooker #28 of the Dallas Cowboys takes the field prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Safety may be the most mysterious of all the Cowboys’ offseason needs. They have two key players entering free agency, so work must be done.

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Darian Devries of the Indiana Hoosiers watches during the NCAA basketball game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on November 29, 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana.

Report: Man United eyeing move to sign former Real Madrid midfielder
Man Utd Scouts Wowed by Chema Andres as Real Madrid Complicate Summer Plans

Manchester United’s recruitment drive under INEOS is gathering pace, yet fresh reporting from TEAMtalkhas revealed a significant hurdle in their pursuit of one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders.

Chema Andres, the 20-year-old holding midfielder currently thriving at VfB Stuttgart, has caught the attention of scouts across the Premier League.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 22: Marc Bernal of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Spotify Camp Nou on February 22, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pablo Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Marc Bernal was in the Barcelona starting XI again on Saturday as Hansi Flick’s side beat Villarreal 4-1 in La Liga.

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Which prospects have the New York Giants met with in the buildup to the 2026 NFL Draft? That is something fans love to track, so were doing it for you.
Below is the known list of players the Giants have met with. Be aware, there are likely MANY, MANY others that have gone unreported. So, this list is unofficial and likely incomplete. It is, though, the most accurate information we currently have.
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Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri (Devin Jackson)Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
“That meeting was awesome.

Chelsea find themselves down to 10 men for the

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