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Messi missed 2 penalties - Switzerland targets first-ever World Cup semi-final

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Switzerland faces defending World Cup champions Argentina in a quarter-final clash on Saturday that could mark the end of Lionel Messi's international career. The Swiss national team believes they can...weiterlesen »

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September 20: The date that could trigger Russia's general mobilization in Ukraine war

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Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that Russia could dramatically escalate its war in Ukraine after parliamentary elections scheduled for September 20. The former NATO general told The Telegraph that...weiterlesen »

What England's players are eating before the Norway match - and why ketchup is banned

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England's national football team is following a carefully orchestrated nutrition plan ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday night. Football chef Jonny Marsh, known...weiterlesen »

The double shock that could push Europe into recession - and send inflation soaring

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The euro area could face nearly 5% inflation and slip into negative growth by the end of the year if Middle East tensions escalate further and US assets undergo significant revaluation, Pierre Gramegna...weiterlesen »

BBC Radio legend reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis: 'Life goes on as normal'

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Veteran broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in early 2025, but the 77-year-old plans to continue presenting his radio shows. The BBC Radio 2 and Greatest...weiterlesen »

Saka delivered 3 assists despite Achilles injury - now declares himself fit to start

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Bukayo Saka has declared himself fully fit and ready to play in England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday, despite managing an Achilles injury throughout the tournament. The Arsenal...weiterlesen »

World Cup quarterfinals: France leads favorites as Mbappé, Messi and Haaland battle for final 8

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Eight teams are battling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy as the tournament reaches its quarterfinal stage. France has emerged as the clear favorite among bookmakers, with the final scheduled for July...weiterlesen »

1.4 million Russian casualties - yet Putin plans to escalate war, not end it

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Vladimir Putin has rejected ceasefire proposals from his inner circle and is preparing a major new offensive to capture Ukraine's Donbas region, according to Kremlin sources cited by Reuters. The decision...weiterlesen »

From Oval Office tension to Patriot deal: How Trump and Zelensky rebuilt their relationship

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Ukraine and the United States have reached a political agreement that will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles under US license. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday that...weiterlesen »

Deschamps to break 49-year World Cup record with 26th match as France manager

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France advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday, securing a historic milestone for departing coach Didier Deschamps. The win guarantees Deschamps will become the...weiterlesen »

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Can England cope without Guéhi? Defender's hamstring injury threatens World Cup quarter-final

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England defender Marc Guéhi is a doubt for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after suffering a hamstring injury. The Manchester City player felt pain during the round of 16 victory over...weiterlesen »

France eliminates Morocco again with 2-0 win - Atlas Lions eye redemption as 2030 World Cup co-hosts

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Morocco's journey at the 2026 World Cup ended in the quarter-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 defeat to France at Gillette Stadium near Boston. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi accepted the loss but vowed his team will...weiterlesen »

One win from world number one: England thrash India to take unassailable 3-0 lead

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England crushed India by nine wickets in Bristol to seal their first-ever T20 series victory against the world champions. Captain Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 79 off 35 balls as England chased down...weiterlesen »

4 penalty saves: Moroccan keeper Bounou ties all-time World Cup record against France

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Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has etched his name into World Cup history by saving a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the 2026 quarter-finals against France. The save brought his total to four penalty...weiterlesen »

Why are World Cup players missing so many penalties? 20 failures reveal trend

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has recorded the lowest penalty conversion rate in tournament history, with players scoring just 66.1% of their attempts. Out of 59 penalties awarded so far, 20 have been missed...weiterlesen »

Four assists, zero goals: Morocco's Díaz chases history against France

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Brahim Díaz will play the match of his dreams on Thursday when Morocco faces France in the World Cup quarterfinals. The Real Madrid player will line up against his club teammates Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien...weiterlesen »

UEFA vs FIFA showdown looms: Federations prepare to block Russia's football return

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Several football federations within UEFA are preparing to block Russia's return to international football, setting up a potential conflict with FIFA. The opposition comes after FIFA announced it would...weiterlesen »

Why Spain's top scorer would happily stop finding the net before Belgium clash

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Spain's leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup, Mikel Oyarzabal, has made clear his priorities lie with collective success rather than personal achievements. The Real Sociedad forward, who has netted four...weiterlesen »

Vikings row across your screen when you search Haaland - here's why Google did it

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Google has launched a special animation for searches of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, celebrating the footballer's breakout performance in the 2026 World Cup. When users search "Haaland," Vikings in...weiterlesen »

Seven goals later, can Haaland shock England like he did Brazil in Miami?

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Erling Haaland faces a unique challenge on Saturday when Norway takes on England in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami. The Manchester City striker will play against his birth country and several of...weiterlesen »

The coach who died and came back: Solbakken's journey from cardiac arrest to World Cup glory

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Norway's national football team coach Stale Solbakken is leading his team through their most successful World Cup campaign ever, with a quarter-final clash against England set for Saturday. But 25 years...weiterlesen »

Burnham set to become PM on July 20 as only declared candidate - with 100-day blueprint ready

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Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next Prime Minister after his chief ally revealed he has been planning for the role for at least a year. The MP for Makerfield is the only declared candidate...weiterlesen »

What Burnham's defense plan means for Britain - and why Labour's left is furious

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Andy Burnham has outlined his vision for Britain's foreign policy in his first major statement since returning to Westminster, pledging closer European cooperation while committing to significantly increased...weiterlesen »

Why Quansah's red card ban stands while USA's Balogun played on

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England defender Jarell Quansah will miss the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday after FIFA imposed a two-game ban for his red card against Mexico. The suspension deals a significant blow...weiterlesen »

Putin rejects peace talks, 'dug in his heels' on seizing Donbas as drone strikes intensify

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is dismissing proposals for peace talks with Ukraine and is likely to escalate the war in the coming months, Reuters reported, citing three sources close to the Kremlin....weiterlesen »

The Traitors, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders now under one roof as mega-merger completes

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The world's largest independent TV production company has emerged after Banijay Entertainment and All3Media completed their $8 billion merger. The combined entity will be headquartered in London, marking...weiterlesen »

England's quarter-final faces severe weather threat: 43°C heat and thunderstorms could delay match past midnight

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway faces potential disruption from severe weather conditions in Miami this weekend. FIFA has already delayed England's previous match by an hour due to similar...weiterlesen »

Up to 35 Degrees: Midsummer Returns

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Nach einer kurzen Verschnaufpause steigen die Temperaturen in Österreich wieder deutlich an. Bereits zum Wochenbeginn dominiert die Sonne, ab Dienstag sind laut Geosphere Austria regional bis zu 35 Grad...weiterlesen »

England's World Cup quarter-final faces 43-degree heat and lightning threat in Miami

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday faces potential disruption from extreme weather conditions. Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 degrees Celsius with humidity making...weiterlesen »

Why FIFA is taking no chances with VAR today - and what happens if Dallas fails

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has implemented an unprecedented measure for today's World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco. For the first time, both the primary video assistant referee and a substitute will be stationed...weiterlesen »

Newcastle agrees record €60m deal for Swiss WM sensation Manzambi, 20

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Newcastle United has agreed a deal worth around €60 million with SC Freiburg for Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi. The 20-year-old World Cup standout is set to join the Premier League club after impressing...weiterlesen »

Zero goals conceded in five games - can Belgium crack Spain's World Cup fortress?

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Spain advances as a heavy favorite against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday evening in Los Angeles. The match pits Spain's rock-solid defense — the only team yet to concede a goal...weiterlesen »

Messi breaks Klose's World Cup record with 21 goals - and calls the German legend

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Lionel Messi reached out to Miroslav Klose with a phone call that deeply moved the German football legend. The conversation came after Messi broke Klose's long-standing record as the all-time leading scorer...weiterlesen »

The penalty miss that haunted Spain for decades - and Friday's shot at redemption

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Spain faces Belgium in Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles, a fixture that reopens one of Spanish football's deepest wounds. Exactly 40 years ago, the same opponents met in the same round in...weiterlesen »

44.8 million Americans watch England beat Mexico - most-viewed soccer match in US history

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England's dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup round of 32 has shattered viewership records across two continents. The Sunday night match drew a combined 44.8 million viewers in the United...weiterlesen »

England's hero tells fans: Skip work and school after stunning Mexico comeback

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England's football hero Jude Bellingham scored twice within 98 seconds to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. After the match, the exhausted 23-year-old made an unusual call...weiterlesen »

Lukaku mocks Trump and FIFA boss with phone gesture after Belgium's 4-1 World Cup win

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Belgium has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the USA in Seattle. Striker Romelu Lukaku celebrated by mocking FIFA President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald...weiterlesen »

85 World Cup players challenge 'retirement league' label - Saudi and MLS defy Kroos criticism

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Veteran soccer leagues are shedding their retirement-home reputation. The Saudi Pro League and Major League Soccer sent over 85 players combined to the World Cup, challenging the notion that these competitions...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Google Search breaks all-time record during one World Cup goal

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Google Search recorded its highest usage in history this week, reaching a new all-time peak immediately after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the World Cup. The surge occurred...weiterlesen »

Kane faces Haaland as World Cup quarter-finals deliver four blockbuster clashes

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The World Cup has reached its quarter-finals, with four blockbuster matches set to determine which teams advance to the final four. The tournament has delivered surprises that have upended initial predictions...weiterlesen »

NATO builds AI 'Kill Web' along eastern border to strike Russian attacks in minutes

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NATO has built an artificial intelligence-powered network along its eastern border designed to detect and strike Russian attacks before they can advance. The alliance calls it a "Kill Web" - a tightly...weiterlesen »

Nobody can influence World Cup refs, not even FIFA President - Collina warns critics

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FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity of World Cup match officials following intense criticism over controversial decisions in Argentina's 3-2 victory against...weiterlesen »

6.2 million fans attend World Cup 2026 - but fewer per match than 1994

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The FIFA World Cup has shattered all-time attendance records with more than 6.2 million fans filling stadiums across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Yet the tournament is drawing fewer spectators per match...weiterlesen »

£40m biometric facility sits unused while Dover braces for summer chaos

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The Port of Dover faces "utter chaos and miles of tailbacks" next week unless the EU's troubled border system is fixed or suspended, British MPs have warned. The alert comes as the port prepares for peak...weiterlesen »

Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain after NATO defense spending row

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President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, after the country initially refused to endorse a 5 percent defense spending target. Spain later...weiterlesen »

Giuliani calls referee 'suspicious' despite being only a witness in Brazil probe

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Andrew Giuliani, the White House's World Cup envoy, has publicly questioned the credibility of referee Raphael Claus following the controversial red card scandal involving US striker Folarin Balogun. Giuliani...weiterlesen »

Courtois invokes 2018 Brazil upset as Belgium prepare to face unbeaten Spain

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Belgium faces Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals with unexpected confidence after a dominant 4-1 victory over the United States in the round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere emerged as the standout performer...weiterlesen »

Mexican teen plays World Cup, misses graduation – and Liverpool reportedly interested

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Seventeen-year-old Mexican footballer Gilberto Mora missed his high school graduation ceremony in Tijuana due to recovering from playing in his first World Cup. The ceremony at Colegio Alemán Cuauhtémoc...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Egypt's coach spat at fans, blamed FIFA for loss - and just got a new contract

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The Egyptian Football Association has extended the contract of national team coach Hossam Hassan, the federation announced Wednesday. The decision comes just one day after Egypt's dramatic World Cup exit...weiterlesen »

Ed Sheeran predicts England vs France World Cup final after poolside concert before Norway quarter-final

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Ed Sheeran has performed a private acoustic concert for England's national football team at their USA training base, continuing a tradition he has maintained since 2021. The 35-year-old singer entertained...weiterlesen »

9 World Cup assists: Messi overtakes Maradona as Argentina legend leads Golden Boot race

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Lionel Messi set a new World Cup assist record during Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the Round of 16. The 39-year-old delivered his ninth career World Cup assist, surpassing Diego...weiterlesen »

No foreign coach has ever won the World Cup - Tuchel and Garcia are now three wins away

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Thomas Tuchel's England and Rudi Garcia's Belgium have reached the World Cup quarter-finals, putting both foreign coaches in position to break a historical barrier that has stood since the tournament's...weiterlesen »

Soccer meets Super Bowl: World Cup final gets first-ever halftime show with Bieber and Madonna

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Justin Bieber has been added as a headliner for the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final, joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the historic performance on July 19, 2026. The 11-minute show...weiterlesen »

Hossam Hassan points to Egypt crest in fury as fan waves Israeli flag

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Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan reacted with visible anger after spotting an Argentina fan displaying an Israeli flag following his team's elimination from the World Cup. The incident occurred at Mercedes-Benz...weiterlesen »

From Barça defender to Mexico boss: Márquez's planned rise after 3-2 England defeat

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Rafael Márquez has taken over as head coach of Mexico's national football team as part of a planned transition set in motion in 2024. The move follows Mexico's elimination in the Round of 16 at the 2026...weiterlesen »

Trump took credit for lifting red card at World Cup – now Infantino faces ethics probe

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The human rights organization FairSquare has announced it will file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The complaint concerns...weiterlesen »

Two and a half hours to move an entire World Cup squad - Norway pulls off swift relocation before England

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Norway's national team has relocated to a new hotel in Miami just days before their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. The squad moved within hours of arriving at their initial accommodation...weiterlesen »

Ranked 114th in the world: Arthur Fery stuns ninth seed Cobolli to reach Wimbledon semis

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Arthur Fery has etched his name into Wimbledon history. The 23-year-old British wildcard defeated ninth seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals — becoming...weiterlesen »

13 coaches already departed as World Cup proves brutal for managers

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The World Cup has proven brutal for national team coaches, with 13 managers already out of their jobs before the tournament reaches its final stages. The coaching turnover represents 31% of participating...weiterlesen »

Haaland scores every 14 touches - England's defensive blueprint to stop Norway's striker

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England faces its toughest World Cup challenge yet when Norway's Erling Haaland steps onto the pitch for Saturday's quarter-final at 22:00 BST. The Manchester City striker has terrorized defenses throughout...weiterlesen »

What happens when Beckham becomes a homeless girl's inner voice - and U2 writes the soundtrack

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David Beckham and U2 have released a short film that tells the story of a young girl facing homelessness who finds hope through soccer. The 4-minute film "Street of Dreams" will air in condensed form during...weiterlesen »

Russia deploys Starlink jammers across 20km zones - Ukraine destroys first system

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Russia has intensified its electronic warfare efforts by deploying sophisticated jamming systems designed to disrupt Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet, which Ukraine relies on for its precision drone...weiterlesen »

Can Switzerland finally beat Argentina? Messi stands in the way with 21 World Cup goals

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Switzerland faces defending champions Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi in the World Cup quarter-final in Kansas City. The match is a rematch of their 2014 encounter, where Argentina eliminated Switzerland...weiterlesen »

Olise faces semi-final ban risk after FIFA refuses to rescind controversial yellow card

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FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn a yellow card issued to Michael Olise during the World Cup round of 16 match against Paraguay. Coach Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that the card will...weiterlesen »

One booking from disaster: Which World Cup stars are walking the tightrope?

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Nineteen players face suspension for the World Cup semi-finals if they receive another yellow card in Wednesday and Thursday's quarter-final matches. The caution count will reset after this round, but...weiterlesen »

Netflix lands exclusive US rights to stream 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups

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Interest in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup has surged dramatically after Brazil's men's team was eliminated from the 2026 tournament. Google Trends data shows searches for the upcoming women's championship...weiterlesen »

Nine years, two World Cup medals - now Croatia's greatest coach walks away

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Zlatko Dalic has left his role as Croatia's head coach after nearly nine years, the Croatian Football Federation announced on Wednesday. The departure comes less than a week after the team's elimination...weiterlesen »

20 million passengers: How peace talks sparked Jet2's summer booking boom

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Package holiday provider Jet2 has reported a sharp increase in bookings in recent weeks, linking the surge to reduced geopolitical uncertainty following US-Iran peace talks. The airline, which carries...weiterlesen »

Norway's Sørloth furious at halftime sub - ahead of historic England quarter-final

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Norway striker Alexander Sørloth's frustration over being substituted during the World Cup has been revealed by his father, as the Nordic nation prepares for a historic quarter-final clash with England....weiterlesen »

After 72 years: Switzerland stuns Colombia on penalties to reach historic quarterfinal

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Manuel Akanji has vowed never to take another penalty for Switzerland after missing his third consecutive shootout attempt in a major tournament. The defender's miss came during Tuesday's dramatic World...weiterlesen »

Sorloth anger and illness concerns cloud Norway's World Cup quarter-final preparations

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Norway's World Cup squad faces conflicting reports about illness in their camp ahead of Saturday's quarter-final against England in Miami. While goalkeeper Orjan Nyland confirmed health issues within the...weiterlesen »

Samson and Dalila

vor 2 Tagen - European News Agency

Oper im Kaiserhof Klosterneuburg [ENA] In the summer of 2026, the Oper Klosterneuburg brings Camille Saint‑Saëns’ Samson und Dalila to the Kaiserhof of Stift Klosterneuburg under the artistic direction...weiterlesen »