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World Cup 2026: Jiménez confirmed as Mexico starter as Manzambi emerges as tournament breakout star

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The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's opening match. The expanded competition features 48 nations competing across North America over the next two months....weiterlesen »

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Herzog before World Cup: "The expectations are already relatively high"

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Andreas Herzog looks forward to the upcoming World Cup with confidence. The former ÖFB record player believes the Austrian national team is strong enough to at least reach the round of 16. At the same...weiterlesen »

Handball Hattrick: Opel Becomes Official Sponsor of 2027 IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Germany

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Official World Championship automotive partner: Opel will electrify audience, teams and venues at the Handball World Championship in January 2027 Next step: Opel expands its commitment to professional...weiterlesen »

Meet the tallest player in World Cup history - and he's Austria's backup keeper

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Austrian goalkeeper Florian Wiegele has set a new record as the tallest player in World Cup history. The 25-year-old stands at 2.05 meters, surpassing all previous participants at football's biggest tournament...weiterlesen »

From lifting the trophy to coaching debutants: Cannavaro's World Cup return after 20 years

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Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut under the guidance of Fabio Cannavaro, the Italian legend who captained his country to victory at the 2006 tournament. The Central Asian nation has qualified for the...weiterlesen »

McGinn vows serious approach for Scotland's first World Cup since 1998

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John McGinn has vowed to adopt a more serious approach to Scotland's World Cup campaign, shelving the comedy antics that marked his Euros appearance in Germany. The Aston Villa midfielder made headlines...weiterlesen »

Creditors lay legal siege to Spanish football team days before World Cup kickoff

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A US investment fund has registered court judgments across multiple American cities hosting the 2026 World Cup, escalating legal pressure on Spain to collect €2.3 billion in unpaid compensation for renewable...weiterlesen »

Olise hat-trick fires France to 3-1 win over Northern Ireland in World Cup send-off

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France secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup preparation match on Monday, with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scoring all three goals. The win in Lille marked manager...weiterlesen »

Woman feared "more wrath to come" - two weeks later he stabbed her 31 times

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An electrician who stabbed his partner to death 31 times and then blew up their London home in a gas explosion faces life imprisonment today. Clifton George, 45, will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown...weiterlesen »

Homeownership 'a pipe dream' without family help - MPs demand stamp duty reform

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A UK parliamentary committee has urged the Government to overhaul stamp duty to help more people buy their first home. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee called for a consultation...weiterlesen »

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First World Cup in 52 years - now Congo faces Ebola travel bans despite no player contact

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has been forced to relocate a crucial pre-World Cup friendly match to France after Spanish authorities blocked the game due to Ebola outbreak fears....weiterlesen »

Chris Richards completes first full training - but U.S. has 48 hours to decide for Friday opener

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Key U.S. defender Chris Richards participated in his first full training session on Monday since sustaining an ankle injury in May, providing a major boost ahead of the World Cup. The center back had been...weiterlesen »

Zero goals from open play: Netherlands captain sounds alarm ahead of World Cup

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Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk is calling for a more positive mindset as his team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. The 34-year-old stressed that success at the tournament will depend on players...weiterlesen »

Olise's hat-trick sparks Mbappé comparisons - why France's breakout star could define this World Cup

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Michael Olise delivered a stunning hat-trick in France's final World Cup warm-up match, fueling predictions that the Bayern Munich star could emerge as one of the tournament's breakthrough players. Former...weiterlesen »

World Cup hero Grosso takes Fiorentina job - and the revival challenge is massive

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Fabio Grosso has been appointed as the new head coach of AC Fiorentina. The 48-year-old former World Cup winner signed a contract with the Serie A club that runs until the end of June 2028. Grosso arrives...weiterlesen »

France face Northern Ireland under pressure as minister says Deschamps has 'a lot of work to do'

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France takes the pitch in Lille on Monday night for their final preparation match before the 2026 World Cup, hosting Northern Ireland in what serves as both a tactical rehearsal and a confidence booster....weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Second consecutive tournament gone: Timber's groin injury ends World Cup hopes for Netherlands

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Netherlands defender Jurriën Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a groin injury. The 24-year-old Arsenal player will be replaced in the squad by Lutsharel Geertruida from Sunderland....weiterlesen »

WM-Aus für Arsenal-Star

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Die Weltmeisterschaft in Nordamerika wird ohne Jurriën Timber stattfinden. Wie der niederländische Fußballverband mitteilt, ist eine WM-Teilnahme aufgrund der Leistenverletzung des Rechtsverteidigers medizinisch...weiterlesen »

Why Koeman's wife will miss the World Cup - and the one match she might attend

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Netherlands national football team coach Ronald Koeman has revealed that his wife Bartina will be unable to attend the upcoming World Cup due to her ongoing cancer treatment. The 65-year-old is battling...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 »

Why thousands of mother-and-baby home victims won't get compensation

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Ms Little-Pengelly has indicated the cut-off date for mother-and-baby home redress payments will likely remain at September 2011. This means only families of victims who died after this date will be eligible...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 »

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 »

£260 4K TVs and £18 headphones: Budget kit for World Cup's late-night matches

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off on June 11, viewers are preparing their home setups to watch the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 48-team competition runs through...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 »

DAZN, SBT unveil World Cup commentary teams: Pepe Reina joins, Galvão Bueno returns

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Major broadcasters across multiple countries have unveiled their commentary teams for the 2026 World Cup, with former Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina joining DAZN and veteran Brazilian announcer Galvão Bueno...weiterlesen »

Less than four weeks of rest: LaLiga to start August 15 after World Cup ends July 19

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LaLiga's 2026-2027 season will kick off on the weekend of August 15-16 after an arbitration ruling sided with the league against the Spanish Footballers' Association. The decision resolves a calendar dispute...weiterlesen »

Germany women's coach Wück demands development despite World Cup qualification - Wolfsburg quartet to anchor Slovenia test

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Germany's women's national team coach Christian Wück has secured World Cup qualification but refuses to ease pressure on his players. Despite the team's spot in Brazil 2027 being confirmed, Wück made clear...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 »

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 »

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 »

Jill Scott tackles 388-mile challenge to give young people the safe spaces that made her dream possible

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Former England footballer Jill Scott has kicked off an ambitious 388-mile Sport Relief challenge, cycling and running from London's Wembley Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light over five days. 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 »

Suspected Burglar Surprised and Arrested in Van

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A 57-year-old man noticed from his balcony on Sunday evening how a person pushed open the door of the cargo area of his parked van. He then rushed to his vehicle. When the 57-year-old arrived on the street,...weiterlesen »

UK to announce platform bans and social media restrictions for under-16s within 10 days

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce sweeping restrictions on social media for children under 16 within the next 10 days. The Prime Minister is expected to unveil an "Australian-plus" model that combines...weiterlesen »

Man in Vienna Attacked by Two Unknown Individuals

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Witnesses alerted the police on Saturday around 10:15 PM after they were drawn to a confrontation between several men by loud screams. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, a 30-year-old man...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 »

Kinahan gang figure who directed murder plot learns fate after becoming victim himself

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A senior figure in the notorious Kinahan organized crime gang is expected to learn his sentence Monday for directing criminal activities linked to Ireland's deadly gangland feud. Sean McGovern, 40, described...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 »

Wait, what? US may purchase Chagos Islands after Trump's Greenland dream failed

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The White House is reportedly considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands, bypassing Britain's stalled deal to cede the territory to Mauritius. The move comes after President Donald Trump's earlier...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 »

Spain crush England 4-0 to seize World Cup qualification control with one match left

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Spain crushed England 4-0 in Mallorca on Saturday night, handing Sarina Wiegman's side their heaviest defeat in 17 years and seizing control of World Cup qualification. The result flipped the group standings...weiterlesen »

16 minutes into friendly, Wesley's World Cup dream ends - and Brazil scrambles for a solution

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Brazil has lost right-back Wesley to a thigh injury just days before the World Cup, forcing coach Carlo Ancelotti to call up midfielder Éderson as a late replacement. The injury occurred during Saturday's...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 »

Sweden orders players to stay awake on World Cup flight in jet lag battle

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Sweden's national football team has landed in Dallas for the World Cup with a clear directive from staff: stay awake on the plane. Performance manager Niklas Egnell is orchestrating a detailed sleep strategy...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 »

"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 »

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 »

Armed guards protect Panini trucks as 2026 World Cup sticker frenzy empties shelves worldwide

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The 2026 World Cup Panini sticker album has triggered an unprecedented global frenzy. Stores across more than 130 countries are experiencing shortages as collectors of all ages scramble to complete what...weiterlesen »

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 »