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Zurich, 17 October, 2026 (Ghufran): FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing criticism from European football officials over a controversial $4.2 billion project amid concerns about a lack of transparency and inadequate consultation. Infantino has apologised for shortcomings in the consultation process, but European officials remain dissatisfied with the failure to provide clear explanations and relevant documentation. The proposed project involved giving private investors a stake in the commercial rights of football competitions and was abandoned in July following strong opposition. English Football Association Chair Debbie Hewitt said Infantino must answer the questions raised, warning that failure to provide satisfactory explanations could lead to further scrutiny of his presidency. FI...

Lahore, 17 October, 2026 (Ghufran): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed that the national hockey team will participate in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup scheduled to take place in November. PHF President Mohiuddin Wani said Pakistan had accepted the invitation to compete in the prestigious international tournament, providing national players with an opportunity to gain valuable experience by facing teams from around the world. He emphasized that participation in international competitions would help improve players’ skills and strengthen the team’s performance. Meanwhile, the PHF announced that Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team was already in Malaysia to participate in the Sultan of Johor Cup. According to the federation, the tournament will offer young players valuable internation...

Rawalpindi, 17 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The trophy for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) tri-series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England has been unveiled ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, England skipper Harry Brook and Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis attended the unveiling ceremony and posed for photographs with the trophy. The tournament will begin on October 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where hosts Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match, scheduled to start at 1:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time. The first three matches will be played in Rawalpindi before the tournament moves to Lahore. The final is scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31. Under the double round-robin format, each team wil...