The heartbreaking letter that will drive Robertson in Scotland's...

The heartbreaking letter that will drive Robertson in Scotland's first World Cup in 28 years

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson has vowed to carry the spirit of his late friend Diogo Jota throughout the upcoming World Cup campaign. In an emotional letter sent through FIFA's "Letters That Unite" initiative,...weiterlesen »

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How Infantino went from Platini's subordinate to FIFA president - and now faces conspiracy claim

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Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal action against FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino, alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his bid for the FIFA presidency in 2015. Platini filed...weiterlesen »

NFL legend Antonio Freeman: If my son wins World Cup, it tops my Super Bowl

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Antonio Freeman won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers and caught an 81-yard touchdown pass from Brett Favre in the championship game. But the former NFL wide receiver believes his son Alex winning...weiterlesen »

Portugal vs Colombia tickets jump from $273 to $2,889 in six months

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FIFA has introduced dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, causing ticket costs to surge dramatically and sparking sharp criticism from fans. The system marks the first time the football governing body...weiterlesen »

What changed the psychiatrist's mind about Noah Donohoe - and why experts still disagree

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Conflicting expert opinions emerged at the inquest into 14-year-old Noah Donohoe's death, with psychologists unable to agree on whether he experienced a psychotic episode before his disappearance in Belfast...weiterlesen »

Can't afford the stadium? NYC offers 50,000 free World Cup Final spots in Central Park

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New York City is bringing the World Cup Final to Central Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that around 50,000 soccer fans will be able to watch the July 19 championship match for free at one...weiterlesen »

World Cup 2026 kicks off June 14 as New York AG subpoenas FIFA over ticket prices

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be the biggest tournament in history — 48 teams, 104 matches across three countries, and over six million fans expected. But beneath the record-breaking numbers, a growing...weiterlesen »

Roberto Mancini returns to Italy job with €8m deal after Euro 2020 glory

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Roberto Mancini is set to return as head coach of the Italian national football team, three years after he led the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 triumph. The 61-year-old has reportedly agreed to a four-year...weiterlesen »

US blocks first Somali World Cup referee from entering despite diplomatic passport

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Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the first Somali referee selected for the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and sent back just days before the tournament begins. The 34-year-old had arrived with...weiterlesen »

Can Neymar recover in 5 days? Brazil star's final World Cup hangs on Monday's scan results

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Neymar undergoes crucial medical tests on Monday that will determine if Brazil's star forward can play in the country's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday. The 34-year-old is racing to recover...weiterlesen »

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Goalkeeper misses daughter's birth to stay with South Korea for World Cup prep

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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has missed the birth of his first child to remain with the national team during their 2026 World Cup preparations. The 35-year-old FC Tokyo player stayed with the...weiterlesen »

Curaçao arrives in old school bus for World Cup warm-up – and the internet loves it

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Curaçao's national football team arrived at their final World Cup warm-up match in an old, windowless school bus – and the image instantly went viral. The Caribbean island nation of just 150,000 inhabitants...weiterlesen »

Scaloni's World Cup headache: Why Argentina won't rush to replace injured defender

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Argentina's coaching staff is closely monitoring three injured players just days before their World Cup debut, with midfielder Leandro Paredes and full-backs Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel requiring...weiterlesen »

Every 2026 World Cup match will be at least 6 minutes longer

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Football fans watching the 2026 World Cup will have to adjust to significantly longer matches. FIFA has introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game, regardless of weather...weiterlesen »

19-year-old Endrick has 4 goals in 17 games for Brazil - Cunha has 1 in 23. World Cup debate erupts

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Endrick scored the winning goal for Brazil in their 2-1 victory over Egypt on Saturday, sparking fierce debate about whether the 19-year-old Real Madrid forward should claim the national team's historic...weiterlesen »

Norway coach slams Scotland over last-minute match cancellation as 'unprofessional'

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Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken has sharply criticized Scotland for canceling a planned training match at the last minute, calling the decision "unprofessional" and questioning the cited injury concerns....weiterlesen »

18 charges including rape: What Donaldson told police about light incident with child

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Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denied doing "anything untoward" in a police interview about an incident where an alleged victim claimed he used a light to stare at her. Audio recordings of his...weiterlesen »

£400,000 embezzled over 12 years: SNP refuses parliamentary probe into Murrell scandal

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SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has rejected calls for a parliamentary inquiry into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of £400,000 from party funds, branding it an "unprecedented abuse" of the committee system...weiterlesen »

12 years later: Ivory Coast returns to World Cup with hero's welcome and France win

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The Ivory Coast national football team arrived in the United States on Sunday to a hero's welcome from hundreds of passionate supporters in Wilmington, Delaware. The Elephants return to the World Cup stage...weiterlesen »

Billion pints and $50bn bets: Who really wins from the 2026 World Cup

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Major US industries are poised to cash in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with economic winners already identified months before kickoff. Yet economists remain deeply skeptical about the tournament's actual...weiterlesen »

Mbappé backs Ronaldo to outscore Messi at 2026 World Cup - but plans to beat them both

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Kylian Mbappé has predicted that Cristiano Ronaldo will score more goals than Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup. But the 27-year-old made one thing clear: he himself plans to be the tournament's top scorer....weiterlesen »

Messi and Ronaldo set for final World Cup as 2026 tournament expands to 48 teams

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, marking the start of the most expansive tournament in football history. For the...weiterlesen »

What Rangnick told AC Milan - and why Austria is holding its breath

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Austria's national team coach Ralf Rangnick faces a career-defining choice as the World Cup approaches. The German has received an offer to become Sporting Director at AC Milan, with a decision expected...weiterlesen »

Why Estonia is a serious alternative to Delaware

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E-Residency – Europe’s delaware Mats Kuuskemaa, Country Manager DACH, e-Residency of Estonia Bildnachweis: e-Residency . European founders build worldclass companies – but when it’s time to raise a series...weiterlesen »

De Bruyne, Courtois, Lukaku face final World Cup as Belgium transitions to pragmatic style under Garcia

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Belgium's national football team heads to the 2026 World Cup with a squad in transition, as veterans Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku face what could be their final major tournament....weiterlesen »

Historic British syrup maker Tate & Lyle falls to US takeover after profit slump

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Ingredion Inc. has agreed to acquire the historic British food ingredients maker Tate & Lyle for £2.7 billion, marking another prominent departure from London's stock market. The Illinois-based company...weiterlesen »

28 years on, Scotland gets bank holiday for World Cup - but four ministers spark fury

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Scotland will observe a special bank holiday on Monday, June 15, marking the national men's football team's first World Cup appearance in 28 years. King Charles approved the one-off holiday to allow widespread...weiterlesen »

The cancer benefit no one expected from Wegovy and Ozempic - and it's huge

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Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic have slashed the risk of obesity-related cancers by 41% in a major study, prompting experts to call for urgent investigation of these medications as potential...weiterlesen »

One shutout in 13 games - USMNT's defensive crisis puts World Cup run at risk

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The U.S. men's national team faces a critical question heading into Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay: Can Chris Richards recover from his ankle injury in time to shore up a vulnerable defense?...weiterlesen »

Morocco coach: We fear no opponent as Brazil World Cup clash looms

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Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouabi has declared his team fears no opponent as they prepare to face Brazil in their World Cup opener on June 13 in New Jersey. Morocco enters the tournament with confidence built...weiterlesen »

Chris Hoy defies terminal cancer diagnosis: 'Plenty of life left in us'

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Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy has declared "there's plenty of life left in us" as he works to challenge how people view those living with stage four cancer. The cyclist spoke to the Press...weiterlesen »

Netherlands take over Times Square as World Cup warm-up kicks off in empty New York stadium

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The Netherlands national football team will play their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup on Monday at 8:45 PM Dutch time against Uzbekistan in New York. The match at Icahn Stadium marks the...weiterlesen »

The injury that threatened Saliba's World Cup - and why Deschamps isn't worried

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William Saliba has returned to team training with France despite an ongoing back injury, easing fears that the Arsenal defender might miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Didier Deschamps confirmed all...weiterlesen »

Officials warn fans not to walk to World Cup stadium—despite 4.5-mile distance through crowded neighborhoods

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Officials are warning soccer fans against walking to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, citing safety risks—despite the venue being less than 4.5 miles from the Lincoln Tunnel and accessible through...weiterlesen »

Tuchel picks Rice over Bellingham for vice-captain role - here's why it matters

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Declan Rice has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup 2026 campaign by manager Thomas Tuchel. The Arsenal player takes on the leadership role as England prepares for their opening match against...weiterlesen »

Adams and Shankland both shine - but who starts for Scotland against Haiti?

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Che Adams scored twice as Scotland cruised to a 4-0 victory over Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up match on Saturday in New Jersey. The Torino striker now hopes his performance has secured him a...weiterlesen »

Trump once played on a multicultural soccer team - now his World Cup faces human rights warnings

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Donald Trump's history with soccer runs deeper than his current political theater suggests. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the US President who once played the sport as a teenager now stands at the...weiterlesen »

Why a DUP MP stood with masked men - and her defence that's angered rivals

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A DUP MP has defended herself against widespread political criticism after photographs showed her standing among masked men at a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march. Carla Lockhart faced condemnation...weiterlesen »

12-game ban for assault: This referee will officiate Spain's World Cup warm-up

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Fernando Hernández, a Mexican referee previously suspended for assaulting a player, will officiate Spain's final friendly match before the 2026 World Cup. The Spanish national team faces Peru on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

240,000 likes but accused of neo-Nazi symbols - Norway's viral Viking photo

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The Norwegian national football team sparked a social media sensation with a Viking-themed team photo that has divided opinion ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 26 years. The image shows star...weiterlesen »

48-team World Cup kicks off June 11 as Curacao, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Cabo Verde make historic debuts

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark a historic shift in tournament scale. Expanding from 32 to 48 teams, the competition will feature 104 matches across 39 days, introducing four debutant nations and presenting...weiterlesen »

Algeria rewards Petkovic with contract extension to 2028 after 24 wins in 31 games

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The Algerian Football Federation has extended coach Vladimir Petkovic's contract until July 2028, just days before the national team begins its World Cup campaign. The move signals confidence in the 62-year-old...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

48-team World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA expects $11bn while host cities face losses

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off this Thursday with a radically different format that has teams and fans scrambling to understand the new math of advancement. For the first time, 48 nations will compete across...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 »

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 »