Haiti returns to World Cup after 52 years as team brings...

Haiti returns to World Cup after 52 years as team brings hope to nation where gangs control 80% of capital

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Haiti returns to the World Cup on Sunday after a 52-year absence, opening against Scotland in Boston at 3 a.m. The historic qualification has brought rare joy to one of the world's poorest countries, which...weiterlesen »

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One million Scots to watch 2am World Cup opener as pubs expect £600,000 boost

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Scotland fans across the country are preparing for the national team's return to World Cup football, with Steve Clarke's team taking on Haiti in their opening fixture in the US at 2am on Sunday, UK time....weiterlesen »

Four players leave England's World Cup camp as squad relocates to Kansas City for Croatia opener

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Four young players have departed England's World Cup camp in Florida as Thomas Tuchel's squad prepares to relocate to Kansas City for their tournament opener. Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha and...weiterlesen »

Bellingham reveals off-field mistakes and social pressure undermined England at Euro 2024

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Jude Bellingham has issued a stark warning about England's past tournament failures, revealing that off-field issues and social pressure undermined the team during Euro 2024. The Real Madrid midfielder...weiterlesen »

28 years later: Scotland fans transform Boston ahead of World Cup return

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Thousands of Scottish football fans have descended on Boston ahead of their national team's first World Cup match in 28 years. Scotland faces Haiti on Saturday at 9pm local time (2am BST), with the Tartan...weiterlesen »

Ball under jersey, thumb in mouth: Reyna's World Cup goal celebration reveals baby news

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Gio Reyna scored the final goal in the United States' 4-1 World Cup victory against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium, then celebrated by announcing his wife's pregnancy. The 23-year-old midfielder...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 »

Scotland face Haiti at World Cup after 28 years - but can Clarke finally deliver?

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Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, with manager Steve Clarke carrying the weight of a nation's expectations. The team faces Haiti in their opening match early Sunday morning...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 »

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Scotland ends 28-year World Cup drought as King Charles declares national holiday

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Scotland returns to the World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, marking one of the most significant moments in the nation's football history. The team faces Haiti in their opening Group C match on Saturday...weiterlesen »

From mocking the American Dream to uniting a nation: Bosnia's unlikely World Cup anthem

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A Bosnian band has turned a 15-year-old song about disillusionment with the American Dream into an explosive World Cup anthem. Dubioza Kolektiv's rewritten track "I Am From Bosnia, Take Me to America"...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Brazil's World Cup team is training with NFL quarterback wristbands

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Brazil's national soccer team has adopted an unusual training tool ahead of the World Cup: NFL-style wristbands with tactical diagrams. The equipment, commonly used by American football quarterbacks, allows...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 »

One million events: Parkrun hits milestone no other organisation has reached

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Parkrun is set to reach one million events this weekend — a milestone its founder never imagined when he organized the first run with just 13 participants at Bushy Park in London in October 2004. Paul...weiterlesen »

£470,677 raised as Jill Scott finishes brutal 388-mile challenge with burst blisters

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Former Lioness Jill Scott has completed her grueling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge, crossing the finish line at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday after five days of cycling and running through...weiterlesen »

$80 train fare to World Cup as New Jersey governor slams FIFA over costs

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has sharply criticized FIFA over transportation costs for the upcoming World Cup at MetLife Stadium. As the tournament opens this weekend with Brazil facing Morocco,...weiterlesen »

Facebook and Instagram crash globally - 41,500+ reports: "Thought I got hacked"

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Meta platforms crashed globally this afternoon, locking millions of users out of Facebook and Instagram. The outage began around 2:45 PM UK time, preventing people from accessing their accounts and leaving...weiterlesen »

Infantino mocks Italy's World Cup absence: 'Maybe with 208 teams you'll qualify'

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked controversy with a sarcastic jab at Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Speaking to Brazilian broadcaster CazéTV, Infantino suggested the struggling...weiterlesen »

Swinney accuses Reform UK of inciting racial division as racist violence hits Scotland

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has accused Reform UK of "inciting racial division in Scotland" during a heated parliamentary exchange following violent unrest in Glasgow and other Scottish cities....weiterlesen »

The Mystery of Michele: A Missing Woman from Germany Reappears in the Epstein Files

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Jonas says he doesn't remember exactly which day his sister disappeared. It was sometime in early September 2015, he says, when Michele grabbed her suitcase and left. She didn’t say where she was going...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Yamal's girlfriend posts reassurance as Spain weighs cautious World Cup return

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Spain's star wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have returned to full training ahead of the team's World Cup debut, providing a major boost just days before their opening match against Cape Verde on...weiterlesen »

The Bellingham experiment: Why England's star midfielder could play as number nine at World Cup

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Jude Bellingham is set to play a central role in England's World Cup campaign, with manager Thomas Tuchel testing the Real Madrid star in an unexpected position. The midfielder was briefly deployed as...weiterlesen »

104 matches, no player breaks: Why German football legends are revolting against FIFA

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Former Germany coach Berti Vogts has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, arguing the move prioritizes money over football quality. The 79-year-old European...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 »

Scotland's star midfielder vomited for 24 hours and is now traveling separately to Boston

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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay traveled separately to Boston with a team doctor after missing training due to a stomach complaint, casting doubt over his availability for the team's World Cup opener...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 »

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 »

Alphonso Davies out for Canada opener - but could return later in World Cup group stage

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Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's opening match at the FIFA World Cup. The 25-year-old cannot play in today's group stage clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto (21:00 local...weiterlesen »

No Scotland, No Party: Why 20,000 fans are paying fortunes to reach Boston

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Scotland fans received a rousing send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the country's first World Cup in 28 years. Around 100 supporters were escorted through the terminal by pipers, drummers...weiterlesen »

The island nation so excited for its first World Cup that it has declared a half-day holiday

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Spain begins its quest for a second World Cup title against debutant Cape Verde on Monday in Atlanta. The reigning European champions face a "Blue Sharks" team making history in their first-ever World...weiterlesen »

2 Million Euros: Defeat for Benko's Wife in Court

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In the insolvency proceedings against Signa founder René Benko, insolvency administrator Andreas Grabenweger has achieved an important partial success in court. The Innsbruck Regional Court decided in...weiterlesen »

Man, 22, claims he saw knife before pushing 12-year-old girl to ground in Dundee street fight

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A Bulgarian man has told a court he pushed a 12-year-old girl to the ground because he saw a knife under her T-shirt and feared she would attack his sister. Iilia Belov, 22, is on trial for assault following...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 »

£13bn offered, £18bn needed: Defence chief resigns over funding gap as NATO warns of attack

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned in a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Healey accused Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit the resources needed to defend the...weiterlesen »