Gary Lineker has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the England squad, suggesting the omission may be due to factors beyond footballing ability.
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Spain’s football federation has condemned anti-Muslim chants by supporters during a 0-0 friendly against Egypt in Barcelona, after repeated warnings inside the stadium failed to stop the behaviour.
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Donald Trump has shared details of a phone call with Tiger Woods following the golfer’s arrest after a crash in Florida, while also addressing concerns about Woods’ ongoing health issues and personal life.
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The 2026 World Cup field is set, with 48 teams confirmed for the largest tournament in history. As North America prepares to host, the expanded format is expected to reshape the scale and demands of the competition.
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There is so much money in the world of sport that the very biggest names can build fortunes that stretch
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Joe Biden never made FIFA or Gianni Infantino into a personal political stage. Instead, his approach to football was shaped by diplomacy, equality and responsible hosting. That stands in sharp contrast to Donald Trump, who has made both FIFA and the 2026 World Cup part of a far more personal and visible power relationship.
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Argentina head into the 2026 World Cup with growing concerns, as reliance on an aging Lionel Messi and a lack of cohesion raise doubts about their ability to defend the title.
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According to Sky Sport’s report and AP’s report by Andrew Dampf, Italy’s latest World Cup failure has pushed the FIGC into an immediate leadership crisis, with pressure rising on President Gabriele Gravina and Sports Minister Andrea Abodi openly calling for change at the top.
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According to RacingNews365’s report by Fergal Walsh, Martin Brundle has grown tired of Max Verstappen’s repeated criticism of Formula 1’s 2026 cars. But the bigger story is not simply that Verstappen is upset. It is that his comments suggest a deeper conflict over whether the sport still feels worth the effort, the style of racing, and the lifestyle that comes with it.
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According to Goal.com journalist Mohamed Saeed, and later reporting from The Associated Press, CBS News, and the White House proclamation on U.S. entry restrictions, the real issue is no longer only whether Iran will appear at the 2026 World Cup. The bigger argument is why Tehran is deeply uncomfortable with playing in the United States at all, and how much room Donald Trump still has to pressure the wider Iranian delegation even if FIFA insists the team itself will take part as scheduled.
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