Lionel Messi faced criticism online after footage showed Inter Miami players applauding during Donald Trump’s remarks about U.S. military action against Iran. The moment sparked debate on social media, with some condemning the reaction while others argued Messi may not have understood the speech.
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New football rules designed to curb time-wasting including countdowns for throw-ins and tighter substitution limits have been approved and could take effect before the 2026 World Cup.
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Lionel Messi presented President Donald Trump with a jeweled pink soccer ball during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami’s MLS Cup victory. Trump praised the Argentine star and told him he “may be better than Pele.”
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All the goals from the midweek Premier League action in Matchweek 29 of the 2025/26 season.
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Rising Middle East tensions have cast doubt on Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, though FIFA says the tournament is still expected to go ahead as planned.
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Gareth Bale has shared a candid insight into life under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, describing the Frenchman’s surprisingly simple training approach during the club’s dominant Champions League run.
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A sports business expert has warned the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face disruption if the Middle East conflict spreads beyond the region, though a delay remains unlikely with just months to go before kickoff across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has called for stricter rules on time-wasting after accusing Arsenal of slowing Wednesday’s 1-0 Premier League match, a result that strengthened the Gunners’ lead in the title race.
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Football’s rule-makers are preparing a fresh review of VAR nearly a decade after its introduction, as frustration grows among fans, managers and players. According to reporting by Philip Buckingham in The Athletic, officials are now considering how the system should evolve and whether reforms are needed to restore confidence in video refereeing.
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A Greek appeals court has upheld England defender Harry Maguire’s conviction for aggravated assault over a 2020 incident in Mykonos, issuing a suspended sentence and €1,500 fine, according to The Guardian.
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