As the 2026 World Cup nears, tensions between the US and Iran have prompted questions over whether politics could affect who takes part, despite experts saying any exclusion would ultimately be a decision for FIFA, not the host nation.
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Lionel Messi has been linked to a potential short-term move under highly unusual conditions, with reports suggesting any deal would significantly limit his appearances during the MLS offseason.
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Donald Trump criticised the Grammys after artists condemned US immigration enforcement, with Bad Bunny’s historic win and a Trevor Noah joke fueling the backlash.
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Ukraine has criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino after he said Russia should be allowed back into international football, arguing that lifting the ban ignores the human cost of Moscow’s war.
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Manchester City’s recent dip in form has prompted internal reflection over Pep Guardiola’s long-term future, with the club quietly weighing potential succession scenarios despite his contract running until 2027.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said Russia’s ban from international football may not be sustainable, arguing that long-term bans and boycotts often deepen divisions. Russia has been suspended since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy with Al Nassr’s transfer strategy and is said to have withdrawn himself from selection, with claims he will miss the club’s next Saudi Pro League match.
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Political tensions involving the United States are beginning to overshadow plans for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about possible boycotts and how FIFA would respond. Legal experts say the governing body is far more likely to sanction withdrawing teams than to strip the US of its hosting role.
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Despite political concerns surrounding the United States, England and other qualified nations are unlikely to boycott the 2026 World Cup. Sports analyst Simon Chadwick has said participation is typically governed by binding contracts, meaning withdrawal could result in sanctions.
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Marcus Rashford is not currently considering a return to Manchester United, with the England international settled in Barcelona and concentrating on his future in Spain amid reported interest from Michael Carrick.
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