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Afghanistan U-17 to Compete in 2026 AFC Qualifiers
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Under-17 national football team will compete in Group G of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Myanmar, Syria, Nepal, and Oman. All matches will be held at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Afghanistan’s match schedule:…
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Taliban: Young Afghan Athletes Bring Pride on Global Stage
DID Press: A spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior praised the achievements of Afghanistan’s young athletes, saying their victories in international competitions showcase the country’s capabilities and bring pride to the Afghan people. The statement highlighted Yusuf Jahangir, a…
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Iran’s Qom Official Rejects Ban on Foreign Players in Football and Futsal
DID Press: Ali Akbar Zareie, Director General of the Office for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs in Iran’s Qom province, has dismissed a recent decision by the provincial Football Association banning migrants from participating in football and futsal competitions, calling…
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UEFA Champions League Week 4: Big Wins and Surprises
DID Press: Tuesday night, November 4, saw several high-stakes and thrilling matches in the fourth week of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group stage, with European football giants experiencing both victories and unexpected surprises. Arsenal Keeps DominatingIn one of the…
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Thrilling Night ahead in UEFA Champions League
DID Press: Football fans will witness several high-stakes matches tonight in the UEFA Champions League group stage — a night that could reshape the fate of several title contenders. The marquee fixture of the evening will take place at Anfield,…
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Afghanistan to Face Tajikistan in Opening Match of Islamic Solidarity Games
DID Press: Afghanistan national futsal team will play its first match today, Tuesday (November 4), against Tajikistan in the Islamic Solidarity Games being held in Riyadh. The match between the Afghanistan and Tajikistan national futsal teams is scheduled to take…
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Afghanistan Women’s Football Team Scores Historic Win in Morocco
DID Press: Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team, composed of Afghanistani migrants and refugees, achieved a historic milestone by defeating Libya 7–0 in the international tournament “FIFA Women Unite” in Morocco, marking their first-ever win in exile. The final match of…
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Afghanistan’s Champion Zakia Khodadadi Wins Council of Europe Int’l Award
DID Press: Afghanistan’s first-ever Paralympic medalist received the prestigious Council of Europe “North–South” Prize in recognition of her efforts to promote peace, solidarity, and human rights. Zakia Khodadadi, a Paralympic athlete and the first Afghanistani woman to win a medal…
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Afghanistan Football Takes Another Step Toward Europe
DID Press: One of Afghanistan’s most talented young footballers is set to continue his career in Spain. According to media reports, Hussain Karniyl, a 22-year-old Afghan midfielder, has reached a final agreement with the Spanish club Cádiz, following an impressive…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Displays Palestinian Flag During Al-Nassr Match
DID Press: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese football star, displayed Palestinian flag on his forehead and arm during a recent match for Saudi club Al-Nassr. The gesture coincided with the anniversary of the October 7 events which was interpreted by observers as…
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