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Empty seats at USA’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversyMost matches at the World Cup has gone ahead in front of some empty seats despite Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s claim that demand has been...
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Fifa’s weather protocol for World Cup 2026 with risk of long delays due to lightning strikesSeveral games at last year’s Club World Cup were disrupted by the weather, with games at threat of delays during the World Cup 2026
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World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progressBosnia & Herzegovina also return to the World Cup stage for the first time in over a decade
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The unlikely Southampton influence behind Canada’s World Cup lift-offSouthampton’s Cyle Larin wrote himself into folklore as he delivered Canada their first-ever World Cup point
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The World Cup is here – What the US fan needs to know about English football culture, from a liferThe most-watched sports competition in the world has arrived on the shores of North America - here is a brief guide to English football culture
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Trump’s message to USA revealed as president snubs World Cup opener in LAThe USA will face off against Paraguay in its opening match later Friday
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World Cup 2026 USA opening ceremony LIVE: Katy Perry and Future to perform but Donald Trump snubs first gameDonald Trump will not be in attendance as the USA play Paraguay in their opening match of the tournament
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Clint Dempsey slams Canada boss Jesse Marsch over US anthem ‘begging’ claimMarsch said that he had to “beg” United States players to sing the national anthem during his time in the setup
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Jill Scott ‘overwhelmed’ after completing epic 388-mile Sport Relief challengeJill Scott has raised over £470,000 for charity after completing her challenge
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Empty seats at Canada’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversyIt comes after there were thousands of empty seats in just the second match of the tournament between South Africa and Czech Republic on Thursday...
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Man United face multi-million pound debt repayment cost as new documents filed in USThe Red Devils have continued restructuring debt which was incurred when the Glazer family borrowed against the club to fund their leveraged...
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Is Donald Trump running scared from his own World Cup?Trump’s decision not to appear at USA’s first game of the tournament against Paraguay in Los Angeles comes after he was loudly booed at the NBA...
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Full list of nominees for most prestigious awards in football - Yahoo SportsBallon d'Or 2026: Full list of nominees for most prestigious awards in football Yahoo Sports
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Alonso on injuries, Estevao reports and being 'self-demanding'Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge...
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Is Real Madrid v Inter Milan on TV? How to watch Champions League fixtureJose Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid in the Champions League for the first time since his return to the Bernabeu as he takes on another...
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Hogh & Tierney close to returns for CelticManager Martin O'Neill confirms Celtic duo Kasper Hogh and Kieran Tierney could play a part in Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match at St Johnstone.
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More than 100,000 back complaint over Infantino's Trump ties, says FairSquare - ReutersMore than 100,000 back complaint over Infantino's Trump ties, says FairSquare Reuters
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Gerard Pique defends Barcelona against detractors: ‘That’s why we’re recognised’Gerard Pique defends Barcelona against detractors: ‘That’s why we’re recognised’ Gerard Pique has never been one to shy away from...
