PLDC - In the continuation of pressure on critical athletes and artists, state-affiliated media reported that the Islamic Republic has seized the assets of Sardar Azmoun and Alireza Faghani—two prominent figures in Iranian football—as well as Mohsen Yeganeh.

AFC - Saudi Arabian maestro Salem Al Dawsari was named the AFC Player of the Year and Japan star Hana Takahashi claimed the AFC Women’s Player of the Year honour on Thursday night at the dazzling AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM.