Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Laurent Panifous, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Laurent Panifous, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament, François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Laurent Panifous, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament, François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Jean-Michel Aulas, Patrick Kanner, Laurent Panifous, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation and Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

Celebs at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - France Ukraine

François Hollande, Member of Parliament of the French Republic and former President of the Republic, Marina Ferrari, Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life and Philippe Diallo, president of the French Football Federation at the Parc des Princes to watch the French national football team play Ukraine. 10 years to the day after the attacks of 13 November 2025. Paris, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Real Madrid Wins FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final - Qatar

Real Madrid Wins FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final - Qatar

Qatar's Sports and Youth minister Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani (L) presents Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid with the golden ball trophy after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024 Final match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's CF Pachuca at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris Emmanuel Gregoire first deputy mayor of Paris Laurent Nunez prefect of police of Paris Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris Laurent Nunez prefect of police of Paris Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris Emmanuel Gregoire first deputy mayor of Paris Laurent Nunez prefect of police of Paris Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth Pierre Rabodan Deputy Mayor of Paris during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hidalgo Mayor of Paris Laurent Nunez prefect of police of Paris Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Anne Hildalgo Visit To Rugby Village - Paris

Amelie Oudéa-Castera Minister for Sports and Youth during the opening of the Rugby Village 2023 on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the launch of the World Cup, Paris, France on September 8, 2023. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-NINJA WORLD CUP ASIA 2023

(230401) -- PASIG CITY, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the Youth 11-15 qualifying round at Ninja World Cup Asia 2023 in Pasig City, the Philippines, April 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

World Cup inspires further passion for football among youth in China's Kashgar

STORY: World Cup inspires further passion for football among youth in China's Kashgar DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of football activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MEMETYASIN MEMETMIN, Middle school student in Kashgar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Reporter and primary school students STORYLINE: The FIFA World Cup, currently underway in Qatar, has helped further inspire passion for football among the youth in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang. Football matches have been organized in a number of primary and middle schools in the prefecture in recent weeks, to cheer for the World Cup and the athletes. In recent years, China has continued to increase investment in promoting football in the region. Now there are 1,005 football fields in Kashgar, including many in schools. According to the local government, more than 82,000 adolescents are regularly playing football. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MEMETYASIN MEMETMIN, Middle school student in Ka

Totti in warm-up match

Totti in warm-up match

SENDAI, Japan - Italy's ace striker Francesco Totti shoots in a warm-up match May 30 with a Sendai youth team at Sendai stadium. (World Cup 2002)

Ireland youth coach instructs Shimane soccer children

Ireland youth coach instructs Shimane soccer children

IZUMO, Japan - Ireland youth coach Noel O'Reilly (2nd from R) gives soccer tips to handicapped children May 27 in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. Ireland train in the city ahead of the World Cup finals that begin May 31. (2002 World Cup)

All-girl team to serve as ball retrievers in World Cup match

All-girl team to serve as ball retrievers in World Cup match

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the girls' soccer club of Tokyo International School (photo) will serve as ''ball girls'' for the World Cup first round match between Ireland and Saudi Arabia at International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. They are the only girls' team among the 30 ''ball boy'' teams selected from 836 youth soccer teams nationwide.

Japanese, S. Korean students discuss bilateral ties

Japanese, S. Korean students discuss bilateral ties

FUKUOKA, Japan - A group of university students from Japan and South Korea on Feb. 26 attend a youth forum on Japan-South Korea relations in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. They discussed bilateral relations after the World Cup soccer finals, to be co-hosted by the two countries from May. The forum was sponsored by the Foreign Ministry and other bodies.

Troussier hugs Japan's national team captain

Troussier hugs Japan's national team captain

French soccer coach Philippe Troussier (C) hugs Shinji Ono, captain of the Japanese national team after Japan defeated Uruguay 2-1 in the World Youth Cup semifinals in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 21.Japan will face Spain in the final on April 24.

Japan's under-20 soccer team jubilant

Japan's under-20 soccer team jubilant

Members of Japan's under-20 national team rejoice after pulling off a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the semifinals of World Youth Cup in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 21. This is the first time Japan has made it to the finals of a major international soccer tournament, including the Olympics and the World Cup.

Japan beats Portugal on penalties

Japan beats Portugal on penalties

Japanese players run in joy after beating two-time winners Portugal 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the World Youth Cup at Bauchi, Nigeria, on April 15. The sides had ground out a 1-1 draw after extra-time.

Japan beats Costa Rica in opening game of new U-16 soccer competition

Japan beats Costa Rica in opening game of new U-16 soccer competition

Forward Shunta Nakamura (L) of the Japanese national youth team scores an opening goal against Costa Rica during a game in the Under-16 International Dream Cup 2015, a new world championship hosted by the Japan Football Association, in Sakai, western Japan, on June 24, 2015. Japan won 7-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan routs Costa Rica in opening game of new U-16 soccer championship

Japan routs Costa Rica in opening game of new U-16 soccer championship

Forward Takumi Kato (C) and defender Daiki Hashioka (far R) of the Japanese national youth team compete for the ball against Costa Rican players during their game in the Under-16 international Dream Cup 2015, a new world championship presented by the Japan Football Association, in Sakai, western Japan, on June 24, 2015. Japan won 7-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Ex-Barca wunderkind Kubo named to Japan's U-20 World Cup squad

Soccer: Ex-Barca wunderkind Kubo named to Japan's U-20 World Cup squad

Photo taken in November 2016 shows 15-year-old former Barcelona youth player Takefusa Kubo training in Tokyo. Kubo has been named to Japan's 21-man squad for the Under-20 World Cup beginning May 20, 2017, in South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Totti in warm-up match

Totti in warm-up match

SENDAI, Japan - Italy's ace striker Francesco Totti shoots in a warm-up match May 30 with a Sendai youth team at Sendai stadium. (World Cup 2002)

Ireland youth coach instructs Shimane soccer children

Ireland youth coach instructs Shimane soccer children

IZUMO, Japan - Ireland youth coach Noel O'Reilly (2nd from R) gives soccer tips to handicapped children May 27 in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture. Ireland train in the city ahead of the World Cup finals that begin May 31. (2002 World Cup)

All-girl team to serve as ball retrievers in World Cup match

All-girl team to serve as ball retrievers in World Cup match

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the girls' soccer club of Tokyo International School (photo) will serve as ''ball girls'' for the World Cup first round match between Ireland and Saudi Arabia at International Stadium Yokohama on June 11. They are the only girls' team among the 30 ''ball boy'' teams selected from 836 youth soccer teams nationwide.

Soccer: Japan suffer painful defeat to Uruguay at U-20 World Cup

Soccer: Japan suffer painful defeat to Uruguay at U-20 World Cup

Former Barcelona youth player Takefusa Kubo (white) reacts after Japan's 2-0 loss to Uruguay in a group-stage match of the Under-20 World Cup in Suwon, South Korea, on May 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Ex-Barca teen Kubo stars as Japan win U-20 World Cup opener

Soccer: Ex-Barca teen Kubo stars as Japan win U-20 World Cup opener

Former Barcelona youth player Takefusa Kubo passes the ball in Japan's 2-1 win over South Africa in their Under-20 World Cup Group D opener in Suwon, South Korea, on May 21, 2017. Kubo came off the bench and set up Ritsu Doan's winner. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Ex-Barca teen Kubo stars as Japan win U-20 World Cup opener

Soccer: Ex-Barca teen Kubo stars as Japan win U-20 World Cup opener

Former Barcelona youth player Takefusa Kubo (20) vies for the ball with Meyiwa (6) in Japan's 2-1 win over South Africa in their Under-20 World Cup Group D opener in Suwon, South Korea, on May 21, 2017. Kubo came off the bench and set up Ritsu Doan's winner. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Ex-Barca youth player Kubo named to Japan's U-20 World Cup squad

Soccer: Ex-Barca youth player Kubo named to Japan's U-20 World Cup squad

Fifteen-year-old former Barcelona youth player Takefusa Kubo (front) and goalkeeper Go Hatano, both of whom play for FC Tokyo's youth team, pose for photos in Tokyo on May 2, 2017, after being named to Japan's squad for the Under-20 World Cup beginning May 20 in South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo