Iranian Football Federation has requested FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing concerns over team security. Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj stated that negotiations are ongoing to move matches from the US to Mexico. Taj emphasized that when former US President Donald Trump said Iran’s team should not come to the US, Iran decided not to participate, and therefore, the matches should be relocated.
This comes after Trump expressed concerns over Iran’s team security in the US. FIFA will face logistical challenges if it agrees to relocate matches outside the US. The British media believes that FIFA is unlikely to accept Iran’s request. In contrast, FIFA stated that it is in contact with all member countries regarding the World Cup.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the schedule for the Hockey World Cup. In a social media post, Usman Khawaja shared that his daughter Amira Maya was born on March 13. Indian-owned franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad is struggling to retain former Indian cricketers. Pakistani franchise Lahore Qalandars’ captain Shahid Afridi believes that the last four to five years have been great for the team in the Pakistan Super League.
National boxer Fazl-e-Haque broke his silence on his fitness, responding to a comment by former cricketer Abdul Razzaq on social media. The African Football Confederation made a significant decision, stripping Senegal of its title as African champion, and declaring Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Quetta Gladiators team management has been announced for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League.
FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to move matches from the US to Mexico. The event will feature four teams, divided into four groups of four teams each. Pakistan, which qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2018, will be in Group D. The Pakistan Super League’s 11th edition trophy has reached the northern regions for a tour. The tournament’s inaugural match will be played in Lahore on March 26.
Iran has hinted at avoiding matches in the US after Trump’s statement. The players of the defending champion Lahore Qalandars have started training in Islamabad for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League. In the first phase, a three-day camp was set up. Pakistan Super League team ‘Panders’ has changed its name to ‘Rawalpindi’.
The MCC stated that Salman Khan was run out clearly under the law, and Bangladesh could have appealed under the spirit of cricket. The Pakistan Super League has announced the date of availability of tickets for the 11th season. DG ISPR said that the Afghan Taliban used drones against Pakistan, which were provided by India. Several areas in Israel were targeted by Iranian missiles. In a social media post, Usman Khawaja announced the birth of his third daughter, Amira Maya, on March 13. Israeli President described the new Iranian missile as a significant challenge.
Russia has conveyed condolences to Ali Larijani, the Chief of Iranian National Security Council, on his death. According to a government news agency, a large number of government officials, military leaders, and people from different walks of life attended Larijani’s funeral.
