Sports News from Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

FIFA to increase financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15 per cent.
Palestinian football body appeals to sports court over FIFA Israel ruling

The Palestinian Football Association has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in West Bank settlements, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday.
Sabalenka stunned by Baptiste in Madrid Open quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has suffered a shock 2-6 6-2 7-6(6) defeat by Hailey Baptiste at the Madrid Open on Tuesday as the American produced the biggest win of her career after saving six match points to reach the semi-finals for the first time.
Holders PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg

Defending champions Paris St Germain has battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition.

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UAE blocks 13,667 pirate websites for copyright infringement
The UAE's Ministry of Economy and Tourism has blocked 13,667 pirate websites for violating copyright laws in the first quarter of 2026.
UAE President holds bilateral talks with Swedish PM in phone call
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a phone call on Tuesday.
UAE participates in GCC Consultative Summit in Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated on Tuesday in the 19th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Consultative Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on behalf of UAE president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.