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Lopetegui gets World Cup redemption as Qatar face Switzerland on anniversary of Spain dismissal

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Eight years after being dismissed as Spain's manager on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will finally make his World Cup coaching debut on Saturday - on the very same date that ended his...weiterlesen »

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48 teams, 104 matches: Brazil kicks off World Cup debut as biggest tournament in history begins

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its third day on Saturday, June 13, with Brazil making its highly anticipated tournament debut against Morocco in a Group C clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match...weiterlesen »

Brazil face Morocco tonight as Ancelotti debuts without Militão, Rodrygo and Estêvão

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Brazil faces Morocco in a blockbuster opening match at the 2026 World Cup on Saturday night, with five-time champions Brazil seeking a sixth title under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Group C clash at...weiterlesen »

Germany opens World Cup vs Curaçao - but France, Brazil, Spain could await

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Germany kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday against Curaçao in Houston, entering the tournament without the favorite status it once held. The four-time champions face a manageable group but...weiterlesen »

Injury scare as Pulisic exits USMNT World Cup opener early - but coach says precaution

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Christian Pulisic was forced out of the United States' World Cup opener at halftime after suffering a calf injury in the team's commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday. The AC Milan star, who had...weiterlesen »

German fan suffers heart attack at World Cup opening as authorities give conflicting updates

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A German football fan suffered a heart attack at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City shortly before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Emergency services responded immediately and...weiterlesen »

Vinicius declares Brazil ready to reclaim World Cup throne as Morocco clash looms

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Vinicius Junior has declared the 2026 World Cup the most important moment of his career as Brazil prepares to open their campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium near New York. The Real Madrid forward...weiterlesen »

Morocco coach: We have no fear facing Brazil in the World Cup opener

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Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi has declared his players are not afraid of facing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday, insisting the African side will stick to their principles...weiterlesen »

First since 1930: Balogun's two goals power USA to record 4-1 World Cup victory

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Folarin Balogun scored twice for the United States in their World Cup opener, leading the Americans to a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. The 24-year-old striker became the first U.S....weiterlesen »

16 years later: Mexican striker settles score with South Africa at World Cup

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Julián Quiñones has made history by scoring the first goal of the 2026 World Cup, giving Mexico a 1-0 lead against South Africa in the opening match at Estadio Ciudad de México. The 29-year-old forward...weiterlesen »

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Heavy underdogs at 12.50 odds: Can Qatar shock Switzerland in World Cup Group B clash?

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Qatar faces Switzerland in their first-ever World Cup meeting on Saturday at 9 PM at Levi's Stadium. The Group B clash pits a Swiss team considered heavy favorites against a Qatari side seeking to erase...weiterlesen »

Hollywood stars pack SoFi Stadium as Cruise, Beckhams and Pitt attend USA World Cup opener

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Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Jamie Foxx, Paris...weiterlesen »

Beckham breaks down telling kids about 'boy who dreamed big' at Hollywood ceremony

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David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday in a ceremony that coincided with the opening of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. The 51-year-old football icon was honored...weiterlesen »

SoFi Stadium's nine-figure naming rights erased as FIFA strips corporate brands from World Cup venues

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FIFA's strict sponsorship rules have forced major U.S. stadiums to shed their corporate names for the 2026 World Cup. The global soccer body's "clean stadium" policy mandates that only official FIFA sponsors...weiterlesen »

Dempsey slams Marsch over anthem claim: 'I've bled for this country'

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Former US national team star Clint Dempsey has sharply criticized Canada head coach Jesse Marsch after the American-born manager suggested that US players needed to be persuaded to sing the national anthem....weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Chicago Fire wants to sign both Goretzka and Lewandowski this month

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Chicago Fire has reached out to Leon Goretzka as the German midfielder's Bayern Munich contract winds down, according to BILD . The 31-year-old is currently competing in the World Cup in the USA, Canada,...weiterlesen »

Why Portugal waited until now to fly to the World Cup - and what Ronaldo faces next

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Portugal's national football team landed in Florida on Friday, becoming the final squad to arrive for the 2026 World Cup. The late arrival completes the tournament's full roster of 48 teams across host...weiterlesen »

Three conditions Ancelotti set for Neymar's World Cup spot - and why he nearly didn't make it

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Brazil's superstar Neymar missed the team's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, June 12, due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expects the 34-year-old forward to join team training next...weiterlesen »

First home World Cup since 1994: USA open vs Paraguay before 70,000

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The United States opens its home World Cup campaign against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The match marks the third and final opening ceremony for the first World Cup hosted...weiterlesen »

70,240 fans watch Anitta, Lisa and Rema open 2026 World Cup at LA's $5.5 billion stadium

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Brazilian singer Anitta took the stage at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles on Friday night, performing before a crowd of 70,240 spectators at SoFi Stadium. The 33-year-old artist delivered...weiterlesen »

Trump skips USA opener but tells team they can 'go all the way' at World Cup

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US President Donald Trump called the national soccer team ahead of their World Cup opener against Paraguay, offering words of encouragement and expressing confidence in their chances. The President will...weiterlesen »

Over 1km parade: Brazilian World Cup fans bring New York to a standstill, police dance along

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Hundreds of Brazilian soccer fans took over Times Square on Friday, transforming Manhattan's iconic landmark into a vibrant celebration on the eve of Brazil's 2026 World Cup debut. The gathering brought...weiterlesen »

Starmer faces 'full-blown civil war' as Defence Secretary quits over spending

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The UK Government is heading for a "summer of discontent" with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's authority in crisis, the SNP has claimed. Dave Doogan, the party's Westminster leader, accused Labour of...weiterlesen »

2 minutes after entering: Larin's goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup point

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Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to secure Canada's first-ever World Cup point, netting an equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina in front of a passionate home crowd in Toronto on Friday....weiterlesen »

Thousands of empty seats at World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto as fans arrive late

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Alanis Morissette sang "O Canada" before Canada's opening match at the World Cup in Toronto on Friday — but many fans missed the moment. Thousands of seats remained empty when the opening ceremony began...weiterlesen »

Canada blocks Ghana star Thomas Partey from World Cup opener over visa refusal

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Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after Canada denied him entry into the country. The 32-year-old midfielder cannot travel from Ghana's training base in Boston to Toronto for Wednesday's...weiterlesen »

Brazil's fullback crisis: The position that defined jogo bonito now haunts Ancelotti

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Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti is confronting a historic obstacle in his mission to deliver the nation's sixth World Cup star in 2026: a shortage of players in the fullback position, long a hallmark of...weiterlesen »

US surveillance tool expires tonight as World Cup begins with 48 nations arriving

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A critical US surveillance authority expires Friday at midnight, raising urgent security concerns as the World Cup begins. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows spy agencies to...weiterlesen »

Two Burglars Caught in the Act in Vienna

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The Vienna police caught two suspected burglars in a short period on Thursday evening. The suspects were caught in the act in Favoriten and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The first incident occurred around 10:40...weiterlesen »

Viennese Artist Shows Dozens of Sculptures for the First Time

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The Viennese artist Golif will showcase a new large solo exhibition at the KMG Art Gallery on Mariahilfer Straße starting June 24. On display are more than 40 current works, including large-format paintings,...weiterlesen »

Art Legend David Hockney Dies at 88

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The international art world has lost one of its most significant figures. The British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88. As his agent announced, Hockney passed away on Thursday in his apartment...weiterlesen »

Trump breaks tradition: Skips US World Cup opener despite co-hosting tournament

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President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men's national team's opening match at the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on Friday night, despite the country co-hosting the tournament. Andrew...weiterlesen »

Netherlands face Japan with injury crisis - but players insist 'no opponent will enjoy us'

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The Netherlands national football team faces a challenging World Cup opener on Sunday against Japan in Dallas, with coach Ronald Koeman juggling multiple injury concerns and unconvincing recent performances...weiterlesen »

At 87, still painting daily: David Hockney's $90 million record and 450-work retrospective

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David Hockney transformed modern art with his joyful, color-saturated vision over more than seven decades, becoming one of the world's most beloved artists and creating some of the 20th and 21st centuries'...weiterlesen »

Austria ties their longest-serving professional until 2028

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Austria Wien continues to rely on continuity in goal. The club has extended the expiring contract of Mirko Kos by two more years. This means the 29-year-old will remain with the Violets until summer 2028....weiterlesen »

Why is an Oscar-winning director embedded with Brazil's national team right now?

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Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino is filming his first documentary at the Brazil national team's training facility in Morristown, New Jersey. The project focuses on Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian coach...weiterlesen »

Nine goals in 49 games - can Vinícius Júnior deliver for Brazil when it matters?

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Vinícius Júnior has emerged as Brazil's primary football star, taking over from Neymar and facing immense pressure as the national team begins its World Cup campaign Sunday against Morocco in New Jersey....weiterlesen »

Record $2 billion bet on World Cup winner as expanded 48-team tournament begins

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Betting markets have accumulated nearly $2 billion in wagers on who will win the 2026 World Cup, positioning them to potentially shatter records as the expanded tournament opens. Polymarket alone has attracted...weiterlesen »

32 seconds after takeoff, 260 lives lost - and investigators still can't explain why

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Air India Flight 171 crashed into student accommodation just 32 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport a year ago today, killing 260 people. An official crash report released late Friday points to...weiterlesen »

Haiti qualifies for World Cup - but coach and key players have never been to Haiti

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Haiti's national football team has qualified for the World Cup despite a humanitarian catastrophe gripping their homeland. Coach Sébastien Migné and key players have never set foot in Haiti due to safety...weiterlesen »

World Cup underway without Palmer, Foden: Mexico wins opener as Germany fields 15 debutants

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off with a historic expansion to 48 teams, marking the largest tournament in football history. Co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 16 cities, the...weiterlesen »

15,000 km from Buenos Aires: Fisherman's home becomes Messi shrine as World Cup begins

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A 54-year-old Indonesian fisherman has transformed his home into a shrine for Argentina's national team, painting it sky blue and white and displaying giant World Cup trophy replicas as the tournament...weiterlesen »

Only 2 nations ever won back-to-back World Cups - Argentina's historic quest begins June 11

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Argentina begins its defense of the World Cup title with history in sight. The reigning champions aim to become just the third nation to win back-to-back tournaments when the 2026 edition kicks off in...weiterlesen »

56 years after Mexico triumph: Legendary Brazil defender Brito dies as World Cup returns

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Brito, a legendary defender who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, has died at age 86. The former player passed away Thursday after being hospitalized for over a week with pneumonia. His family confirmed...weiterlesen »

Haaland declares hockey his new favorite sport - days before Norway's World Cup debut

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Erling Haaland traded football for ice hockey on Thursday, attending Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, just days before Norway's World Cup debut. The...weiterlesen »

What Fox Sports is paying Zlatan 'a lot' for - and why he says he won't hold back

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Zlatan Ibrahimović has joined Fox Sports as a studio analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing his signature unfiltered style to American television. The Swedish legend made clear he has no intention...weiterlesen »

Italy's heartbroken fans back Brazil under Ancelotti after third World Cup miss

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Italian football fans, devastated by their national team's third consecutive World Cup absence, have found an unlikely favorite for the 2026 tournament: Brazil, coached by their compatriot Carlo Ancelotti....weiterlesen »

Four shots, zero on target - Ronaldo's worrying display raises World Cup doubts

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Cristiano Ronaldo faced sharp criticism from European media after Portugal's 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria on Wednesday. The 41-year-old forward missed multiple scoring chances in what was Portugal's final...weiterlesen »

£35m deal agreed, medical booked - then Brazil called Ederson to World Cup

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Manchester United's planned £35 million signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been delayed after the Brazilian received a surprise call-up to his country's World Cup squad. The 26-year-old was set...weiterlesen »

32 years of data prove it: World Cup results don't sway Brazilian elections - yet candidates pause anyway

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Brazilian presidential candidates are adjusting their campaign strategies to navigate the 2026 World Cup period, with electoral activities expected to intensify only after the tournament concludes on July...weiterlesen »

53% of Brazilians back Neymar despite injury keeping him out vs Morocco Saturday

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Brazil prepares for its 2026 World Cup debut on Saturday against Morocco without its most iconic player. Neymar will miss the opening match due to injury, but a new poll reveals that most Brazilians still...weiterlesen »

Brazil battles 76-year jinx as World Cup opener returns to final stadium

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Brazil's national football team faces an ominous historical pattern as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The Seleção will open their campaign against Morocco on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey...weiterlesen »

Raúl Jiménez scores for Mexico after skull fracture nearly killed him in 2020

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Raúl Jiménez scored with a header in Mexico's 2-0 World Cup opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, a moment that seemed impossible nearly six years ago when the striker suffered a life-threatening...weiterlesen »

10 goals this season, now out: Morocco's Ezzalzouli ruled out of World Cup with knee injury

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Morocco has lost two key players from their World Cup squad due to injury just days before their opening match against Brazil. Winger Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd have been replaced after...weiterlesen »

Three assists in 479 club minutes, Copa América MVP: The James Rodríguez paradox

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Colombian captain James Rodríguez has set his sights on reaching the World Cup final as his team begins preparations in Mexico. The 34-year-old midfielder expressed confidence in Colombia's chances ahead...weiterlesen »

NYC transforms tennis center into World Cup fan HQ with 600 venues offering $26 specials

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New York City has transformed its iconic tennis venue into a World Cup fan headquarters. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will host daily programming and match screenings...weiterlesen »

World Cup fan reported dead after heart attack - but he's alive and stable in hospital

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A foreign fan suffered a heart attack near the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. The man received immediate medical attention and was transported...weiterlesen »

55-hectare estate locked down until July 19: Germany's World Cup base has pool, sauna and snakes

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The German national football team has pulled back the curtain on its World Cup training base in North Carolina. In a video tour released Thursday, Stuttgart teammates Deniz Undav (29) and Jamie Leweling...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Alsergrund Gets New Neighborhood Meeting Point

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A new parklet is set to make Glasergasse in the 9th district more livable. Under the project group “Livable Glasergasse” , residents, schools, and local institutions have come together to improve the quality...weiterlesen »

Siren Alarm in Vienna Causes Uncertainty

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Loud sirens startled numerous people in Vienna-Floridsdorf and Donaustadt on Thursday afternoon. Between 12 and 1 PM, the signals were clearly audible in parts of the 21st and 22nd districts. On social...weiterlesen »

Girl left unable to speak after Dublin school knife attack as jury watches hour of CCTV

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A jury in Dublin has been shown hour-long CCTV footage of a man allegedly carrying out a knife attack on schoolchildren that left a young girl in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Riad Bouchaker, 52, is...weiterlesen »

Switzerland's World Cup jersey called 'text marker excrement' - why critics rank it dead last

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Switzerland's away jersey for the 2026 World Cup has drawn scathing reviews from major sports publications, with some calling it the worst jersey in World Cup history. ESPN ranked the jersey 104th out...weiterlesen »

Murder Investigations Lead to Alleged Prostitution Ring in Vienna

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In the course of murder investigations, a suspect led the police to an extensive, cross-border prostitution ring. A corresponding report was confirmed on Thursday by the spokeswoman for the Vienna public...weiterlesen »

Resident Raises Alarm: Suspected Burglar Caught in Vienna-Simmering

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An attentive resident prevented a suspected apartment burglary in Vienna-Simmering on Wednesday evening. The man notified the police emergency number after noticing a suspicious man at a neighboring apartment....weiterlesen »

Norwegian footballer planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape gang murder plot

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A Norwegian footballer accused of traveling to England for a gang-linked murder has testified he is "no international assassin" and was so terrified he planned to shoot himself in the foot to escape the...weiterlesen »

Two Gas Stations in Vienna-Donaustadt Armed Robbery: 2,000 Euro Reward for Information

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The first robbery took place on October 1, 2025, at 2:02 AM. The second robbery occurred on November 10, 2025, at 9:39 PM. In both incidents, the employees were threatened with a pistol by one of the black-clad...weiterlesen »

Teen Gang Robs Three Vienna Teenagers on Their Way to School Within 40 Minutes

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The incidents occurred between 7:40 and 8:20 AM. In one case, the teenagers allegedly delivered several blows to their victim’s face, causing them to fall to the ground. They then reportedly robbed the...weiterlesen »

Four times the demand: Why Brazil's yellow jersey vanished before the World Cup even started

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Brazil's national team jerseys have sold out in stores just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, reflecting an unprecedented surge in demand as fashion brands race to capitalize on what's being called...weiterlesen »

From Fiorentina flop to World Cup starter? Dzeko's shoulder injury may decide Bosnia's opening match

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At 40 years old, Edin Dzeko is preparing for Bosnia-Herzegovina's second World Cup appearance, but a shoulder injury casts doubt over his starting role in Friday's opening match against co-host Canada....weiterlesen »

Canada's captain might miss historic home opener - and Bayern Munich wants him benched

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Canada's star player Alphonso Davies faces a race against time to be fit for his country's World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. The 25-year-old captain is managing a persistent...weiterlesen »

Espresso for 1 Euro: This Café Opens Today in Vienna

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A new Italian gastronomic concept opens today at the Vorgartenmarkt in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. The Focacceria il Rione aims to bring authentic Italian Focaccia, Espresso, and sweet specialties directly from...weiterlesen »

Espresso um 1 Euro: Dieses Lokal eröffnet heute in Wien

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Am Vorgartenmarkt in Wien-Leopoldstadt eröffnet heute ein neues italienisches Gastronomiekonzept. Die Focacceria il Rione will authentische italienische Focaccia, Espresso und süße Spezialitäten direkt...weiterlesen »

From Moscow hotel to 70 UK protest sites: How Robinson's Russia visit preceded violent unrest

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has traveled to Moscow and met with Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, claiming Russia is not Britain's enemy. The encounter, captured in a video posted Monday, shows the...weiterlesen »