Wait, Pulisic just ended his worst drought right before the World Cup at home

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Christian Pulisic is preparing for the World Cup against Paraguay with a clear mission: leading the USA to glory on home soil. The AC Milan forward expressed his ambitious dream in an interview with WWD:...weiterlesen »

Why Son Heung-min spent a year in LA before the World Cup - and what Mexican fans call him

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South Korean captain Son Heung-min enters his fourth World Cup on Thursday feeling "like a young boy again," ready to lead his team against the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match in Guadalajara....weiterlesen »

Chris Richards declares himself fit for USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay

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Chris Richards has declared himself fit to play in the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, providing a major boost for the host nation. The Crystal Palace center-back returned to...weiterlesen »

8 red cards for Brazil alone as referee needs police escort after USA friendly chaos

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A friendly soccer match between Brazil's women's team and the USA descended into chaos in Fortaleza, with the referee issuing eight red cards exclusively to the Brazilian side and requiring police protection...weiterlesen »

Judge rules Southampton protest a hate crime as officer feared she wouldn't make it out alive

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Two men have been jailed for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton that saw police officers surrounded by a "baying mob throwing projectiles." Daniel Frost, 44, received...weiterlesen »

Nearly 600 Ebola cases force World Cup team to relocate match across Europe

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has followed health recommendations related to the ongoing Ebola epidemic to secure their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as...weiterlesen »

Why Google is giving away its paid AI tools for free - and what you get during World Cup

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Google has opened access to its premium AI features for all users during the 2026 World Cup, turning the tournament into a major showcase for its artificial intelligence technology. The tech giant announced...weiterlesen »

Morocco axes coach 100 days before World Cup - Ziyech dropped as Ouahbi takes over

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Morocco has overhauled its national team leadership less than 100 days before the World Cup kicks off, appointing Mohamed Ouahbi as head coach and unveiling a 26-player roster built to challenge the world's...weiterlesen »

More than 15,000 Files Found: Cyber-Grooming Trial Begins in Vienna

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A severe case of cyber-grooming – the targeted manipulation of underage or minor victims on the internet aimed at sexual abuse – was heard on Wednesday afternoon at the Vienna Regional Court. A man was...weiterlesen »

40 meters out: Ecuador defender lobs goalkeeper in spectacular World Cup warm-up win

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Ecuador delivered a commanding performance in their final World Cup preparation match, defeating Guatemala 3-0 with a spectacular long-range goal that sent a message to their upcoming opponents. The victory...weiterlesen »

Atlanta gives away free World Cup tickets as games start in 6 days - market price tops $2,000

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Atlanta is six days away from hosting its first FIFA World Cup match, with Mayor Andre Dickens declaring the city ready for the tournament. Eight matches are scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through...weiterlesen »

Why Norway flew 300kg of fish across the Atlantic for the World Cup

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Norway's national football team has arrived at the World Cup with an extraordinary logistical operation: 300 kilograms of fish, 116 kilograms of Norwegian cheese, 6,000 oranges, and three prominent chefs...weiterlesen »

Spain picks small Tennessee city as World Cup base - and the facilities are world-class

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Spain's national football team has established its base camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the 2026 World Cup group stage. The Royal Spanish Football Federation selected the 190,000-inhabitant city as...weiterlesen »

The 19-year-old Brazil striker tipped to be the World Cup's breakout star

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian forward Rayan has been named the "heir" to Adriano Imperador by Spanish newspaper Marca ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 19-year-old Bournemouth player arrives at the tournament surrounded by...weiterlesen »

Referee for Brazil's World Cup opener was detained in 2020 raid with drugs and weapons

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FIFA has announced the refereeing teams for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off this Thursday in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Spanish referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández will be the only main...weiterlesen »

Bellingham's World Cup opener in doubt: Four starts vs Rogers' 12 appearances under Tuchel

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

England coach Thomas Tuchel has delivered a stark message to Jude Bellingham ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder must fight for his starting spot despite being considered one of the...weiterlesen »

Masked mob attacks people by skin color in Glasgow, traps worshippers inside mosque

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Worshippers at Glasgow's largest mosque were locked inside as masked protesters marched through Scotland's biggest city, attacking people because of their skin color following a stabbing in Northern Ireland....weiterlesen »

15% of young adults can't find work as wage policy removes hiring incentive, pub chain warns

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The boss of a major UK pub chain has warned that rising minimum wages for young workers are backfiring, removing the incentive for hospitality businesses to hire inexperienced staff and contributing to...weiterlesen »

Argentina reclaims top FIFA ranking - but faces 30-year World Cup curse

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Argentina has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA world rankings just before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, setting up a unique challenge for the reigning champions. The team now faces not only defending...weiterlesen »

89% of legal professionals already use AI as Scotland's top judge declares it permanent

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Artificial intelligence has entered Scotland's courtrooms permanently and the legal profession must adapt now. Lord Pentland, Scotland's most senior judge, delivered a stark message: AI is already widely...weiterlesen »

Africa's top referee barred from World Cup after 11-hour US detention over terror links

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Somali referee Omar Artan has been barred from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after US authorities denied him entry, citing alleged links to suspected terrorists. Despite holding a valid visa,...weiterlesen »

£14 million for 40 episodes - Lineker's Netflix gamble takes on BBC and YouTube rivals

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Gary Lineker has launched a new daily World Cup show on Netflix filmed in a New York apartment, marking a major shift after his departure from the BBC where he presented the tournament for 26 years. The...weiterlesen »

Elber: Neymar is just a marketing machine now, shouldn't be at World Cup

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Former Bayern Munich star Giovane Elber has delivered a scathing assessment of Brazil's World Cup prospects, singling out Neymar with particularly harsh criticism. The 53-year-old Champions League winner...weiterlesen »

Ukraine war drone threat keeps NYPD chief up at night as World Cup security tightens

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Authorities have implemented a zero-tolerance policy for drones over or near stadiums during the World Cup, viewing the aircraft as potential weapons of mass destruction. The heightened security covers...weiterlesen »

7 wins in 8 qualifiers: How Tony Popovic transformed Australia into World Cup contenders

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Australia's national football team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a crucial Group D clash against Turkey on Sunday, June 14 in Vancouver. The Socceroos are aiming to build on their Round of...weiterlesen »

Why Chinese fans are splurging on Messi 'goat' toys while their economy struggles

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Chinese manufacturers have seen World Cup merchandise sales surge fivefold this year, with plush toys shaped like goats and decorated with Lionel Messi's Argentina shirt emerging as unlikely bestsellers....weiterlesen »

37 years later: Public inquiry opens into Belfast solicitor killed by loyalists with state collusion

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The widow of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane described the opening of a long-awaited public inquiry into his death as "monumental" after 37 years of campaigning for answers. Geraldine Finucane...weiterlesen »

Iran plays the World Cup as US bombs its cities - team trains in Mexico under armed guard

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

The United States has conducted retaliatory air strikes against several Iranian coastal cities after a US helicopter was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Iran for the attack,...weiterlesen »

Three key defenders out: Netherlands face defensive crisis ahead of World Cup opener

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

The Netherlands national football team arrived in Kansas City on Tuesday to an enthusiastic reception, with Ronald Koeman immediately cancelling a scheduled training session as the squad settled into their...weiterlesen »

Why Rangnick doubts Milan's promises - and what it means for Glasner's coaching deal

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Ralf Rangnick faces a career-defining choice as AC Milan accelerates efforts to bring him on board as technical director while the Austrian Football Federation pushes to extend his contract through the...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Sweden's World Cup player is preparing at his own MLS stadium

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Herman Johansson is living out his World Cup dream in the most unusual circumstances - at his own club stadium. The FC Dallas player finds himself preparing for football's biggest tournament at Toyota...weiterlesen »

Hakimi enters World Cup with Champions League and AFCON double no other player can match

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Achraf Hakimi enters the 2026 World Cup at the peak of his career. The 27-year-old Morocco captain and PSG star has transformed from a promising talent into the symbol of a nation's football revolution...weiterlesen »

Why Baumgartner is flying to the World Cup despite months-long injury ruling him out

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Christoph Baumgartner will travel to the USA today to join Austria's national team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite having undergone surgery for a severe thigh injury that has ruled him out of the...weiterlesen »

World Cup chaos: 30,000-euro VIP tickets, referee deported, 15 Iranian officials denied visas

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces unprecedented criticism over soaring ticket prices and strict immigration policies, with VIP final tickets costing 30,000 euros per person and several nations' delegations...weiterlesen »

EA Sports now picks Spain for 2026 World Cup - third major prediction model, third different winner

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with unprecedented uncertainty as competing prediction models point to three different winners. Statistical simulations, gaming algorithms, and market analysts have all picked...weiterlesen »

€100 million Cole Palmer axed from World Cup as Tuchel cites 'lack of form'

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

Twenty-eight of the world's most valuable footballers will miss the World Cup, with market values of at least €50 million each. England coach Thomas Tuchel has made the toughest call, leaving Cole Palmer...weiterlesen »

VIP box owners threaten World Cup boycott after court blocks food access at Azteca Stadium

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A Mexican court has blocked VIP box owners at Azteca Stadium from bringing food, drinks, and vehicles into the venue during the World Cup, sparking threats of a boycott just days before the tournament's...weiterlesen »

The €1.5bn squad predicted to win the 2026 World Cup - and why Mbappé is the difference

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

An investment research firm with a proven track record has predicted France will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Portugal in the final. The forecast comes from BCA Research, a Montreal-based firm...weiterlesen »

Pochettino refuses to sing US anthem - but believes team can win 2026 World Cup at home

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

US national soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. The Argentine coach believes his team has the talent and work ethic to become world champions,...weiterlesen »

The tactical mistakes haunting Mexico's coach - and his plan to fix them on home soil

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Javier Aguirre is fighting ghosts from his own past as he leads Mexico's national team into the 2026 World Cup. The 67-year-old coach, known as Mexican football's ultimate firefighter, returns for his...weiterlesen »

World Cup ball needs charging before every match - here's why the tech is revolutionary

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

Adidas has equipped its official ball for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with revolutionary sensor technology. The Trionda features a 500Hz motion sensor chip that transmits real-time data to Video Assistant...weiterlesen »

Why Sofia Vergara insists the 2026 World Cup must be watched in Spanish

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Colombian actress Sofia Vergara has declared that watching the World Cup in English is "not the same," emphasizing the deep cultural and emotional connection Latino fans have with soccer as the 2026 tournament...weiterlesen »

A record sixth World Cup for Messi and Ronaldo as Modric plays on with protective mask

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Luka Modric, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are preparing for what is expected to be their final World Cup appearance. The three legends will lead Croatia, Argentina and Portugal respectively in the...weiterlesen »

Mexico's 40-year curse - can home advantage finally break the Round of 16 jinx in 2026?

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Mexico's national football team faces a daunting challenge at the 2026 World Cup. "El Tri" has not advanced beyond the Round of 16 since 1986 - a streak so persistent it's become known in Spanish as "la...weiterlesen »

Kane: This World Cup is my best chance to win it - maybe my last

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England faces Costa Rica on Wednesday in their final warm-up match before the World Cup, with captain Harry Kane declaring this tournament his best chance to lift the trophy. The match in Orlando comes...weiterlesen »

Five injuries in 14 months - Alphonso Davies' brutal year rules him out of World Cup start

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Canada's star player Alphonso Davies will miss the team's opening match at the World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury, with Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team coordinating closely on his management...weiterlesen »

Gilberto Mora, 17, will become youngest player at 2026 World Cup - top European clubs interested

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Gilberto Mora will become the youngest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when Mexico faces South Africa in the tournament's opening match on Thursday. At just 17 years and 240 days old, the Club Tijuana...weiterlesen »

German players fund free buses for 600 fans after $98 fares for $13 trips spark outrage

vor einem Tag - upday.com

German national team players have organized free bus transportation for 600 fans to their crucial World Cup group stage match against Ecuador on June 25. Captain Joshua Kimmich and his teammates are covering...weiterlesen »

Why Argentine fans travel to 'remote corners of the world' - and what brain scans reveal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Argentine football fans describe their devotion to the national team as an "uncontrollable passion" that defies logic and reason. As Argentina prepares for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, aiming...weiterlesen »

Brazil forward visualizes scoring World Cup final goal every day in mirror ritual

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Brazilian forward Luiz Henrique has revealed an unusual mental preparation routine ahead of the World Cup: every day, he looks in the mirror and visualizes himself scoring the decisive goal in the final...weiterlesen »

Wait, why are 51 giant grinning beavers clutching soccer balls in Old Town Toronto?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Fifty-one colorful beaver sculptures have taken over Old Town Toronto as part of a World Cup-themed scavenger hunt called the Great Beaver Quest. The four-foot-tall statues, each featuring a wide grin...weiterlesen »

Iran World Cup crisis deepens: FIFA revokes fan tickets, 15 officials denied visas

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation designated for Iranian fans attending their national team's World Cup group stage matches in the United States. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) confirmed...weiterlesen »

From interim boss to deputy: BBC's Talfan Davies takes new role under Brittin

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Rhodri Talfan Davies has been appointed as the BBC's deputy director-general, taking the role with immediate effect. The 55-year-old media executive stepped in as interim director-general after Tim Davie...weiterlesen »

87% drop in Dallas street homelessness as World Cup sparks housing push across host cities

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Several World Cup host cities across North America are using the tournament as a catalyst to tackle homelessness, with cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Seattle launching major housing initiatives while...weiterlesen »

Brazil ranks 43rd globally for clean sheets as World Cup favorites face defensive crisis

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Brazil enters the 2026 World Cup carrying heavy expectations but facing significant defensive vulnerabilities. The five-time champions have conceded goals in their last five matches and rank 43rd among...weiterlesen »

30 games unbeaten: Spain's record run dwarfs all previous World Cup preparations

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Spain has entered the 2026 World Cup with a historic 30-game unbeaten streak in regulation time, their longest run without defeat before any World Cup tournament. The Spanish national team solidified their...weiterlesen »

Why Morocco are keeping an injured player who'll miss their Brazil opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Morocco's Abde Ezzalzouli will remain with the national team despite a knee injury that threatens to sideline him for the World Cup group stage. The Real Betis winger sustained a moderate sprain of the...weiterlesen »

Three nations, one tournament: World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico hosting South Africa

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan. Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will officiate the opening match, marking the start of a tournament...weiterlesen »

Tuchel's Bellingham dilemma: Captain's armband one day, bench threat the next

vor einem Tag - upday.com

England coach Thomas Tuchel has cast doubt over Jude Bellingham's status as a guaranteed starter for the World Cup, revealing the Real Madrid midfielder faces stiff competition for a place in the starting...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo's playing his sixth World Cup at 41 - and Portugal has never won it

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Cristiano Ronaldo will compete in his sixth World Cup at age 41, leading Portugal's pursuit of their first-ever world title alongside what coach Roberto Martínez calls the best generation of players in...weiterlesen »

Messi's World Cup record stands at 21 - and only one player can catch him in 2026

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lionel Messi has cemented his status as the most decisive player in World Cup history. The Argentine forward has accumulated 21 direct goal contributions across six tournaments, surpassing every other...weiterlesen »

Truly bowled over - Jon Snow on support after revealing Alzheimer's diagnosis

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow says he is "truly bowled over" by the outpouring of support since revealing his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The 78-year-old journalist is backing a campaign urging the...weiterlesen »

Lower Austrian Gas Station Operator Slips into Million-Euro Bankruptcy

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A well-known gas station operator from Lower Austria has encountered financial difficulties. A restructuring procedure with self-administration has been opened for WVRAST Gastronomiebetriebs-GmbH from...weiterlesen »

Tiny Curaçao makes World Cup history - but 25 of 26 players were born in the Netherlands

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Curaçao will become the smallest nation in World Cup history when it faces Germany on June 14. The Caribbean island of just 185,500 inhabitants has defied expectations to reach the tournament, marking...weiterlesen »

100 million views, neo-Nazi accusations and 39 million kroner in sales - Norway's World Cup photo divides a nation

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norway's national football team has sparked fierce debate with a Viking-themed team photo ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The striking image shows star player Erling Haaland and teammates dressed in historical...weiterlesen »

40,000 fans expected: Brazil-USA friendly could shatter Northeast attendance record

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil's women's national team faces the United States tonight at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza in their second friendly match as part of preparations for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Coach Arthur Elias confirmed...weiterlesen »

10-second rule catches Olise - teammate forced to wait as France play with 10 men

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Michael Olise became the first player to experience the consequences of a strict new FIFA rule during France's friendly against Northern Ireland. The Bayern Munich winger took too long to leave the field...weiterlesen »

This Viennese Startup is Set to Handle Millions of Phone Calls

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A Vienna AI startup is making waves in the European tech scene. fonio.ai has received more than 17 million dollars in a seed funding round, equivalent to around 14.7 million euros. According to the company,...weiterlesen »

Pret sales jump 7% in early 2026 as coffee chain defies consumer squeeze

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Sandwich and coffee chain Pret a Manger has reported strong sales growth in early 2026 despite ongoing pressure on consumer finances. System sales grew 7% over the first four months of the year, driven...weiterlesen »

Secret spy camera found in Whitehall building housing Home Office

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A secret camera has been discovered in a sensitive Whitehall building, sparking fears of espionage. Security officials found the hidden device in a ceiling panel at Marsham Street in central London, which...weiterlesen »

37-Year-Old in Melk Tried to Extinguish Burning Oil with Water: Seriously Injured

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The man apparently tried to extinguish the fire with water, causing a flash fire. The emergency medical helicopter “Christophorus 2” flew the seriously injured man to the AKH Vienna. There was minor property...weiterlesen »

Google AI and Facebook algorithm changes slash LadBible publisher's indirect revenues by 41%

vor einem Tag - upday.com

LBG Media, the publisher behind LadBible and Betches, has issued its second profit warning in less than two months as artificial intelligence reshapes how people search online. Shares plunged over 40%...weiterlesen »

Shakira to perform 2026 World Cup anthem at Mexico City opening ceremony

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Colombian superstar Shakira will perform the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the tournament's opening ceremony on June 11 at Mexico City's legendary Azteca Stadium. The 49-year-old singer...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - upday.com

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 »

US grants World Cup visas to Iran's team - but blocks Revolutionary Guard staff

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's national football team has secured US visas for the World Cup, clearing a major hurdle just days before their tournament debut amid ongoing conflict between the two nations. US Ambassador to Turkey...weiterlesen »

Why Carry-On Luggage Doesn't Fly Despite Correct Dimensions

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Many air travelers rely on their hand luggage being allowed in the cabin without issue if the size and weight meet the airline’s requirements. But this is by no means guaranteed. Even correctly measured...weiterlesen »

Days before World Cup kickoff: Mexico coach can't name even three certain starters

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Mexico's national team coach Javier Aguirre remains undecided on his starting lineup just days before the World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday. The veteran coach has not even selected a captain...weiterlesen »

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