Former Spain striker David Villa is returning to Atlético de Madrid, this time off the pitch. According to Atlético de Madrid, the club’s former star has been appointed to its board of directors as part of a newly approved leadership structure.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to be the most ambitious tournament in football history. Instead, months before kickoff, concerns about security, politics and international tensions are already shaping the narrative around the competition.
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Sergio Perez says Cadillac values his input more as he begins a new Formula 1 chapter following a difficult end to his time at Red Bull, according to Motorsport.com.
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According to reporting by bne IntelliNews, a Russian television sports commentator has suggested that Russia should replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Tehran announced it would withdraw from the tournament amid tensions with the United States.
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Formula 1 teams are expected to stretch braking phases by around 20% at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai as they attempt to maximise energy recovery under the new 2026 regulations, according to analysis reported by Paolo D’Alessandro of AutoRacer.it citing data from Brembo engineers.
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Iran’s government says the national football team may not be able to play at the 2026 World Cup after months of conflict and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The comments come despite FIFA saying the country remains welcome at the tournament in North America.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran’s national football team is still welcome at the 2026 World Cup, but he is advising the team to consider staying away for the players’ own safety. The remarks come after discussions with Fifa leadership and amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Growing political tensions involving Iran and the United States are raising new questions about whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face disruption, according to reporting by Maria Letícia Gomes in the Daily Mirror. Officials say the tournament is still expected to go ahead, but comments from Iranian leaders have sparked speculation about a possible boycott.
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The FIA will introduce a new mid-season engine compliance test in 2026 after rival teams raised concerns about a potential loophole in the sport’s new power-unit regulations, according to Sky Sports journalist Nigel Chiu.
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Max Verstappen is preparing to take on one of endurance racing’s toughest events, the Nürburgring 24 Hours, while continuing his Formula 1 campaign. According to Red Bull Content Pool, the Dutch driver’s team plans to compete in several Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie races ahead of the 2026 endurance classic as part of a broader push into long distance racing.
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