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The striker who chose Norway over England - now Haaland delivers World Cup dream

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Norway has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, ending a 28-year absence from major tournaments. Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old Manchester City striker who was not yet born during...weiterlesen »

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"My life stood still": Widow's grief endures 30 years after IRA murdered detective

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Ireland marked the 30th anniversary of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe's murder on Sunday with mass and remembrance events in Limerick. The father-of-five was shot dead by a Provisional IRA gang during a...weiterlesen »

FIFA chases 60 fans for free tickets - while tens of thousands remain unsold

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FIFA has mistakenly issued about 60 World Cup tickets without charge due to a payment processing error - and now wants affected buyers to pay up. The ticketing mishap comes as the soccer governing body...weiterlesen »

Football History Returns to Hohe Warte

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It is far more than an ordinary pre-season match. When First Vienna FC hosts the Queens Park Rangers at Hohe Warte on July 11 at 6:30 PM, two clubs will meet whose history is closely linked to the origins...weiterlesen »

Empty stadiums and $620 tickets: World Cup 2026 faces crisis as tournament kicks off Thursday

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The largest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday in Mexico, but the tournament faces unprecedented challenges. Empty stadiums, soaring ticket prices, and political tensions are dampening enthusiasm...weiterlesen »

He refereed the World Cup final in 2022 - now he says reaching another is almost impossible

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Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate at his third World Cup when the tournament kicks off in the USA, Canada, and Mexico on June 11. The 45-year-old from Płock, who refereed the 2022 final between...weiterlesen »

Tuchel slams England's 'freestyle' play despite win over New Zealand

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England secured a 1-0 win over New Zealand in Tampa, but coach Thomas Tuchel delivered a blunt assessment of his team's performance. The manager criticized his players for abandoning tactical discipline...weiterlesen »

3 strikes in 12 months: Why German soccer star Laura Freigang could miss 2027 World Cup

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German national soccer player Laura Freigang has publicly addressed allegations over missed anti-doping tests that could result in a two-year ban from the sport. The 28-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker...weiterlesen »

Lammy backs Starmer as 'most resilient person I've ever met' amid leadership threat

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Labour leader Keir Starmer has vowed to "fight" in any leadership challenge, as internal party tensions escalate. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pledged his support for Starmer, while Greater Manchester...weiterlesen »

What Xhaka told his Switzerland teammates - and why Yakin stayed calm

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Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has issued a stark warning to his teammates following their underwhelming 1-1 draw against Australia in San Diego on Saturday. The midfielder publicly criticized the team's...weiterlesen »

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US Vice President blamed migration for murder by British-born man

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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told US Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to link the murder of Henry Nowak to mass migration. In a phone call on Saturday, Lammy challenged Vance's claim that...weiterlesen »

Schweinsteiger sets semi-final target for Germany after decade of quarter-final struggles

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany's World Cup campaign. The former World Cup winner considers reaching the semi-finals a significant achievement, pointing to the team's inconsistent...weiterlesen »

Keane fears searing heat could derail England as key players look jaded ahead of World Cup

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Roy Keane has raised significant concerns about England's World Cup prospects, warning that extreme heat and player fatigue could derail their tournament campaign. The ITV pundit identified two critical...weiterlesen »

Why Schweinsteiger doesn't see Germany as World Cup favorites - and what must change

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Bastian Schweinsteiger has set modest expectations for Germany at the 2026 World Cup, saying a semi-final appearance would represent a significant achievement. The former World Cup winner based his assessment...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? US Defense chief calls migration an 'invasion' at D-Day memorial

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked outrage by comparing migration to a military invasion during D-Day commemorations in France. Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 82nd anniversary...weiterlesen »

MPs condemn MoD over £6.3bn Ajax vehicle causing soldier symptoms and missing defence plan

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British lawmakers have sharply criticized the Ministry of Defence over ongoing safety concerns with the Army's £6.3 billion Ajax armoured vehicle and delays in publishing a critical defence investment...weiterlesen »

Nine wins in a row - yet Nagelsmann identifies clear weaknesses before World Cup

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Germany secured a 2-1 victory over the USA in their final World Cup warm-up match in Chicago, extending their winning streak to nine games. But coach Julian Nagelsmann identified clear areas for improvement...weiterlesen »

Real Madrid's Güler, 21, delivers 2 assists as Turkey wins final World Cup warm-up 2-1

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Turkey secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Venezuela in their final warm-up match before the World Cup, with young star Arda Güler providing two assists and showcasing why coach Vincenzo Montella believes...weiterlesen »

June 18 by-election could trigger Labour leadership race between Burnham, Starmer and Streeting

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he would enter a Labour leadership race if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The statement, made in response to direct questioning during...weiterlesen »

Liverpool sacks Slot, appoints Iraola after Salah calls for attacking football

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Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola on a two-year deal after an end-of-season review concluded a "change of direction" was needed. The decision aligns with Mohamed Salah's...weiterlesen »

King Charles appoints engineer and composer to Scotland's highest honor

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King Charles has appointed two Scots to the Order of the Thistle, widely regarded as Scotland's highest honor. Professor Sir Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan received the distinction for their notable...weiterlesen »

$2000 for nosebleed seats: NYC goes basketball-mad as Knicks chase first title in 53 years

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New York City has transformed into a basketball-obsessed metropolis as the Knicks stand two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years. The fever has reached such intensity that even the Dutch...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last as calf injury threatens opener

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Brazilian football star Neymar has signaled that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance in the tournament. The 34-year-old forward responded to a FIFA social media post this Saturday by commenting...weiterlesen »

Camavinga attends Harvard course near France's World Cup camp after squad snub

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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga completed a business course at Harvard Business School this week - time he would have spent preparing for the World Cup had he been selected for France's squad....weiterlesen »

How 25 people can trigger a stadium wave - and why thousands just broke the world record

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Thousands of Mexican fans broke the Guinness World Record for the largest human wave on Saturday, gathering on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The...weiterlesen »

Martin accuses Israel of keeping Gaza in "permanent subjugation"

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Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called on the European Union to intensify its response to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Speaking to media in Cork on Saturday evening, Martin said Ireland has...weiterlesen »

From too scared to ready: Volpato chooses Australia after rejecting Socceroos at 18

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Cristian Volpato has committed to represent Australia at the 2026 World Cup, reversing his decision from four years ago when he declined to play for the Socceroos ahead of the Qatar tournament. The Sassuolo...weiterlesen »

Portugal win 2-1 with 10 men but Leão red card threatens World Cup opener

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Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Chile in a World Cup warm-up friendly that was marred by a violent first-half brawl, resulting in red cards for Rafael Leão and Chile's Iván Román. The match at Estádio...weiterlesen »

Neymar announces 2026 World Cup will be his last: 'The Last Dance'

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Neymar has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final appearance at football's biggest tournament. The Brazilian player confirmed his decision in a comment on FIFA's official social media profile,...weiterlesen »

$50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers - and a Balotelli philosophy lesson from the mayor

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani turned to an unlikely inspiration during a press conference on World Cup preparations: Italian footballer Mario Balotelli. Mamdani cited the striker's famous philosophy on...weiterlesen »

Germany's retro World Cup warm-up shirts spark 'carnival' mockery from fans online

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Germany's national football team sparked a wave of online mockery with new warm-up shirts that fans quickly labeled a "Carnival Edition." The colorful jerseys made their debut before the team's final test...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland on Monday in final World Cup warm-up before US departure

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France faces Northern Ireland in their final preparatory friendly on Monday, June 8, at 4:10 PM Brasília time before departing for the 2026 World Cup. The match offers coach Didier Deschamps a last opportunity...weiterlesen »

Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years - Clarke faces key selection decisions tonight

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Scotland faces Bolivia tonight in New Jersey in their final warm-up match before making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The game at Sports Illustrated Stadium marks the last chance for head...weiterlesen »

From Euro champions to humiliation: What went so wrong for England against Spain?

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England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years as Spain thrashed the Lionesses 4-0 in Mallorca. The crushing loss dealt a significant blow to England's hopes of directly qualifying for the 2027 Women's...weiterlesen »

Tuchel worried about patchy pitch ahead of England's World Cup warm-up in Tampa

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed concern about the condition of the temporary grass pitch where his team will face New Zealand on Saturday in their first World Cup warm-up match. Tuchel said...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Zoo animals are predicting 2026 World Cup results - and they're serious

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Animals at the Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico have turned into World Cup fortune-tellers. Elephants, gorillas, a puma, and giraffes predicted the outcomes of several matches ahead of the tournament's June 11...weiterlesen »

Clarke warns of World Cup rule chaos as Scotland faces Bolivia in final warm-up before ending 28-year tournament drought

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Scotland faces Bolivia in their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night, with manager Steve Clarke warning his squad about unfamiliar tournament rules that could prove costly. The...weiterlesen »

World Cup as guests of enemies? How Trump's America threatens to poison the 2026 World Cup

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Two journalists have traveled across the United States to examine how President Donald Trump is using the upcoming World Cup for political purposes. Their documentary reveals a nation deeply divided over...weiterlesen »

156,000 residents, one World Cup dream - Locadia gets green light to face Germany

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FIFA has cleared Curaçao striker Jürgen Locadia to play in the Caribbean island's historic first World Cup match against Germany on June 14. The 32-year-old received a one-match suspension after being...weiterlesen »

8 wins, 0 goals conceded - Tuchel tests England's perfect World Cup squad at Wembley today

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England faces New Zealand in a crucial World Cup warm-up match on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The game serves as a final test for coach Thomas Tuchel to fine-tune his squad before the Three Lions begin...weiterlesen »

€348m budget gamble: France's football federation bets financial future on World Cup

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The French Football Federation has unveiled a record 348 million euro budget for the 2026-27 season as it attempts to recover from an unusual financial deficit, banking heavily on the national team's upcoming...weiterlesen »

Paraguay star Julio Enciso stretchered off in tears days before World Cup opener

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Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso was stretchered off in tears during his team's final World Cup warm-up match on Friday, casting serious doubt over his participation in the tournament that begins next...weiterlesen »

Argentina lose defender Balerdi days before World Cup - three-week injury rules him out

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Argentina has suffered a major blow just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a muscle injury during training. The 27-year-old...weiterlesen »

He predicted the last 3 World Cup winners - now he says don't trust his 2026 forecast

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A German investment strategist who correctly predicted the last three World Cup winners has forecast the Netherlands to win the 2026 tournament. But Joachim Klement himself warns against taking his model...weiterlesen »

Iranian missile barrage threatens fragile Gulf ceasefire as US shoots down six

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The US military has intercepted six Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a sharp escalation in Gulf tensions that threatens a fragile ceasefire. The missile launches came hours...weiterlesen »

From 87th to 33rd - Panama's remarkable rise ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Thomas Christiansen aims to lead Panama to a historic World Cup run in 2026. The former Bundesliga top scorer, who netted 21 goals for VfL Bochum in the 2002/2003 season, has transformed the Central American...weiterlesen »

Jordan loses 20-year-old Ibrahim Sabra to injury 5 days before first-ever World Cup

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Jordan has lost forward Ibrahim Sabra to a torn ankle ligament just days before the World Cup begins. The 20-year-old's injury compounds the team's offensive problems ahead of their first-ever World Cup...weiterlesen »

Germany face USA tonight - but World Cup campaign already dealt major injury blow

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Germany faces the United States in their final World Cup test match on Saturday evening in Chicago, but preparations have been dealt a severe blow with midfielder Lennart Karl ruled out of the entire tournament...weiterlesen »

17-year-old Antonella Petro allegedly snubbed by Colombia captain - political firestorm erupts

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Colombia captain James Rodríguez has become the target of fierce criticism after allegedly ignoring a photo request from Antonella Petro, the 17-year-old daughter of President Gustavo Petro, during a pre-World...weiterlesen »

Iran accuses US of 'intentional discrimination' after World Cup visa denials hit coaching staff

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Iran's national football team received US visas for the upcoming World Cup, but the country has accused the United States of "discriminatory treatment" after 15 administrative and coaching staff members...weiterlesen »

27,000 ticket requests for one training session as Spain arrives in Chattanooga

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Spain's national football team touched down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday evening, beginning their World Cup 2026 campaign with a hero's welcome from hundreds of enthusiastic local fans. The European...weiterlesen »

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank shooting

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A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents injured when Israeli troops opened fire on their car in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening. The infant's father says he had stopped the...weiterlesen »

33 wickets in two days: Debutant Gay shines with historic 57 on slammed Lord's pitch

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Rain has significantly delayed the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, but the hosts remain in a commanding position to secure victory after Test debutant Emilio Gay's...weiterlesen »

ISS astronauts ordered to shelter in SpaceX capsule as Russian module leaks worsen

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to prepare for a potential evacuation on Friday after air leaks worsened in the Russian segment. NASA mission control instructed five crew...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Liverpool's £112m target just said he'd rather join PSG

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, with the German club demanding at least £112 million for last season's Bundesliga Rookie of the Year. The move comes...weiterlesen »

Burnham launches leadership bid with calls for Thames Water nationalisation

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Andy Burnham has launched his campaign to return to parliament with bold promises to reshape Britain's economy and challenge his party's current direction. The Greater Manchester mayor told Bloomberg :...weiterlesen »

Iraola officially starts at Liverpool: £112m Diomande talks open as two signings completed

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign teenage sensation Yan Diomande for £112 million, marking the first major transfer move under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The pursuit of the 19-year-old...weiterlesen »

The winger Liverpool wants for £112m just told PSG he'd welcome a move there

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Liverpool has opened negotiations with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old winger who emerged as one of the Bundesliga's breakout stars last season. The German club is demanding at least £112...weiterlesen »

Britain braces for 50mph winds and heavy rain as winter-like storm hits in June

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Britain is bracing for a weekend of unseasonable storm conditions as an Atlantic low-pressure system brings heavy rain and winds gusting up to 50mph. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning...weiterlesen »

Shakira, Katy Perry and Burna Boy to headline three World Cup opening ceremonies

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The 2026 World Cup will kick off with an unprecedented spectacle: three separate opening ceremonies across three host nations, featuring some of the biggest names in music. Mexico launches the tournament...weiterlesen »

59 days to World Cup: Saudi Arabia gambles on coach with zero national team experience

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Saudi Arabia has appointed Georgios Donis as head coach just 59 days before their opening World Cup match. The Greek manager replaces Hervé Renard, who was sacked in late April following a humiliating...weiterlesen »

World Cup expansion draws 'joke' criticism - South Korea unbeaten but fans pessimistic

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams competing over 39 days across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded format has drawn sharp criticism from observers who question whether the...weiterlesen »

World Cup opens June 11 with South Africa in Mexico City - Miami faces 88°F heat and 77% rain chance for Saudi Arabia-Uruguay

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, marking a historic expansion to 48 teams for the first time. The tournament will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through...weiterlesen »