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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A serious message for Finnair from a world star

Finnair faces challenges in transporting Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido to a competition in Finland due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 5 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

A Heavy Message to Finnair from a World Star

Ren Nikaido, a world-class ski jumper, is stranded in Dubai due to the Iran conflict, causing concerns for his upcoming travel to Poland.

Mar 5 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sports in Israel: 'I feel safer here than if I were to flee'

German handball player Erik Schmidt reflects on his decision to remain in Israel despite the ongoing conflict, expressing a sense of safety in staying as alarms from missile threats pervade daily life.

Mar 5 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

World Cup playoff plunged into doubt by Iran war as nation releases worrying statement

Iraq's World Cup playoff ambitions are uncertain due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, hindering travel and logistics for the national team.

Mar 4 • 23:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jon Rahm's private jet rescues Lee Westwood and LIV Golf players stranded in Dubai

Jon Rahm utilized his private jet to help stranded LIV Golf players, including Lee Westwood, escape from Dubai amidst travel disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 20:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

LIV Golfers deal with 'terrifying' experience in Middle East as conflict broke out in Iran

LIV Golfers faced travel challenges and safety concerns as conflict erupted in the Middle East, impacting their preparations for upcoming tournaments in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Mar 4 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Iran's women's national team is 'very worried' about their families in the country, says coach

The Iranian women's football team coach, Marziyeh Jafari, expressed deep concern for her players' families amid ongoing bombings in Iran while the team competes in Australia.

Mar 4 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP, on the Qatar Grand Prix: "It is difficult for the race to be held"

Carmelo Ezpeleta, the CEO of MotoGP, expressed concerns about the likelihood of the Qatar Grand Prix taking place due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

F1 takes action to save Australian GP as two more races under threat from Middle East war

The Australian Grand Prix is set to proceed, but upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia face uncertainty due to travel disruptions from ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Olympic medalist out of Lahti? Published a sad picture

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido may miss the upcoming competition in Lahti as he remains stuck in Dubai due to airport closures caused by a regional conflict.

Mar 4 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Bomb attack in sports hall – 20 volleyball players killed

A bomb attack in Iran killed 20 female volleyball players in a sports hall on Saturday, as reported by various outlets including VnExpress.

Mar 4 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Young Iranian footballer fights tears as she speaks about war in Iran

Sara Didar, a young Iranian footballer, fought back tears while discussing the plight of her homeland amidst the ongoing conflict as she competes in the Women's Asian Cup in Australia.

Mar 4 • 07:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

From Football to Formula 1: How the Middle East Crisis Has Affected Sporting Events

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has led to the postponement of sporting events across several countries, while travel disruptions have affected numerous competitions.

Mar 4 • 06:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

IOC releases statement after US and Israel strike Iran

The IOC has reaffirmed its commitment to neutrality in the wake of military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, emphasizing the importance of sports as a unifying force amidst global conflict.

Mar 3 • 20:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Iran's footballers playing on at Women's Asian Cup, amid war in Middle East

The Iranian women's soccer team demonstrated a silent act of defiance against the Islamic Republic by remaining silent during the national anthem at the Women's Asian Cup amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 19:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Richarlison hits out at 'fake' World Cup statement as Tottenham star angrily responds

Tottenham's Richarlison denies social media claims he would boycott the World Cup over the conflict in the Middle East, calling the rumors 'fake news.'

Mar 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

KESKTORMAJAD ⟩ ChatGPT Football Must Disappear Forever!

In the latest episode of "KESKTORMAJAD," hosts discuss various trends in football including the impact of the Middle East conflict on the sport and Manchester United's current success.

Mar 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Adamson shined at the unfinished Euroleague youth tournament

Sten Markus Adamson's Kaunas Žalgiris U-18 team performed well in the Euroleague youth tournament in Abu Dhabi before it was halted due to the outbreak of conflict in the region.

Mar 3 • 18:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

War may hit Formula 1. What about the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia?

The ongoing conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran is increasingly impacting the world of sports, particularly the Formula 1 season and the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 3 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: the first race of the World Endurance Championship in Qatar postponed

The first race of the World Endurance Championship scheduled for Qatar has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 16:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The conflict in the Middle East trapped several elite padel players: "Honestly, we were scared"

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left top padel players, including Javier Garrido, stranded in Dubai as they are unable to leave due to closed airspace.

Mar 3 • 16:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

War in Iran: Matches outside Israel for Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv – Where the home games will be held

Israeli basketball teams are temporarily relocating their home games outside Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Maccabi playing in Belgrade and Hapoel in Sofia.

Mar 3 • 15:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

War in the Middle East Threatens the Start of the F1 Season, Alternative Scenarios are in Play

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses significant uncertainties and complications for the start of the Formula 1 season, particularly regarding the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Mar 3 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

How the crisis in the Middle East has affected sporting events

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel has led to the postponement of sports events in several countries due to travel disruptions.

Mar 3 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK investigates the interests of Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Sports Giedrius Grybauskas

The VTEK is investigating the potential conflict of interest involving Deputy Minister Giedrius Grybauskas related to the National Sports Council law proposal he presented in Parliament.

Mar 3 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

A Russian suddenly became the tenth chess player in the world, sending equipment to the front

A Russian chess player has recently ascended to the rank of the tenth best player in the world while simultaneously supporting the conflict by sending equipment to the front lines.

Mar 3 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NSC News for Monday, February 3, 2026

The article covers the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including significant events such as the escalation of violence, nuclear concerns, and geopolitical implications, alongside local sports and crime news in Brazil.

Mar 3 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Soccer World Cup, Iran (almost) out: who might be called up

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, it is almost certain that Iran's national football team will not participate in the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 3 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The golf conflict heats up: Jon Rahm accuses the European circuit of extortion

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm accuses the DP World Tour of extortion related to playing in LIV tournaments.

Mar 3 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

F1 schedule shake-up suggested as events canceled as conflict escalates

The Formula 1 calendar may be altered due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, affecting events like the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

Mar 3 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Tensions in the Middle East Shake the F1 Carousel

The F1 series faces the possibility of disruptions to its season calendar due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 06:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who are the Mexican referees stranded in Doha due to the war in the Middle East? One would be a World Cup referee

Mexican referee César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos and two assistants are stranded in Doha due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 22:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Australian Grand Prix of Formula 1 remains unaffected despite conflict in the Middle East

The Australian Grand Prix of Formula 1 will proceed as scheduled in March 2026 despite logistical challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Euroleague suspends two more matches due to the "closure of airspace" because of the conflict in the Middle East

The Euroleague has suspended two matches scheduled for Thursday due to airspace closures arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Spain presses to play the Finalissima against Argentina, while uncertainty reigns over Qatar: 'Look for another venue'

Spain is urging for the Finalissima match against Argentina to take place amidst growing uncertainties surrounding Qatar as a host nation due to regional conflicts.

Mar 2 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FIA president issues plea to Donald Trump amid fears over start of 2026 F1 season

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem calls for dialogue amid concerns that the ongoing Middle East conflict could affect the 2026 Formula 1 season opener.

Mar 2 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

ATP issues statement on Middle East crisis as Daniil Medvedev and tennis stars stranded in Dubai

Daniil Medvedev and other ATP players are stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, prompting a statement from the ATP.

Mar 2 • 13:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Iran football chief offers worrying USA World Cup verdict as conflict worsens

Iran's football chief expresses uncertainty about the country's participation in the upcoming World Cup due to ongoing military conflicts with the USA.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How the war on Iran affects sports in the Middle East?

The ongoing war in Iran has led to significant disruptions in the Gulf region, affecting international sporting events and prompting local sports federations to postpone competitions as a precaution.

Mar 2 • 06:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US women's basketball player speaks out on being trapped in Israel during Iranian counterstrike

Destiny Littleton, a US women's basketball player, expresses her fears and uncertainty while being trapped in Israel amidst the ongoing Iranian missile strikes.

Mar 1 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The Middle Eastern War has also disrupted Formula 1 a week before the season starts

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting the upcoming Formula 1 season, with teams scrambling for solutions to travel to Australia for the Grand Prix.

Mar 1 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Munir and Iván Sánchez, the Odyssey of Spanish Footballers to Leave Iran: Over 16 Hours on the Road and Missiles Falling Along the Route

Spanish footballers Munir and Iván Sánchez faced a perilous journey of over 16 hours to evacuate Iran amid escalating military conflict.

Mar 1 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Middle East Conflict: Qatar Suspends Its Football Season

Qatar has indefinitely suspended its football league due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in the region.

Mar 1 • 15:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Conflict in the Middle East Also Affects Football. What About the World Championship in the USA?

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed matches in the Asian Champions League due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about the participation of Iranian players in the World Cup in the USA.

Mar 1 • 15:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Is the Finalissima being played due to the war in Iran? Here's what we know about Argentina vs. Spain

The Qatar Football Association has suspended all competitions indefinitely due to the conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about the Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima slated for March 27 in Doha.

Mar 1 • 14:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The statement of Huevo Acuña against those who accuse him of 'setting up' Marcelo Gallardo at River: 'I have never faked an injury'

River Plate's victory over Banfield and Marcelo Gallardo's departure as coach sparked rumors of conflict, with Marcos Acuña defending himself against accusations of responsibility for the situation.

Feb 28 • 00:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Benched TPS captain leaves the club - a severe reason behind it

Tarmo Reunanen, the captain of Turun Palloseura, is leaving to join Swiss team HC Ajoie after being benched due to a conflict during practice.

Feb 24 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The president of Vélez did not rule out the suspension of the local tournament amid the judicial conflict involving the AFA

The president of Vélez, Fabián Berlanga, suggested that the local football tournament may be suspended due to ongoing legal issues related to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Feb 23 • 19:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Snapshots in February: Images of the Day

February highlights include traditional celebrations in Russia, sports achievements in Italy, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine, along with protests in Australia.

Feb 22 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

After a crushing victory, T. Masiulis talked about his players' mistakes and D. Sleva's conflict with opposing coaches

Lithuania's Kaunas basketball team celebrated a significant victory, prompting coach T. Masiulis to critique his team's early mistakes despite their performance and highlighted a player conflict.

Feb 21 • 15:58 UTC

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