The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists set to be chosen by Coldplay. Following meetings in the United States, Fifa president…
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The 2026 Trade War World Cup captures our new nativist world order
The period immediately preceding a World Cup is typically one of optimism. The traditional signs that the big show is coming are the opening of new stadiums, inclusive marketing and merchandise campaigns,…
Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup
Fifa is to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World Cup this summer, with a target of $250m to go to clubs not taking part in…
San Diego FC condemns homophobic chant heard at first MLS home game
San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed disappointment and anger after their club’s inaugural home match was marred in the second half by three occurrences of the…
A referee’s blunder spared Gervonta Davis, but the bloom is off the rose
A flagrant error made by the referee Steve Willis allowed Gervonta Davis to salvage a draw on the judges’ scorecards in her WBA 135lb title defense against Lamont Roach on Saturday night…
Lionel Messi fined by MLS after grabbing opposing coach by neck
Major League Soccer has assessed Lionel Messi an undisclosed fine for grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach after Saturday’s match. After the final whistle, the World Cup winner…
Canada’s American coach Marsch ashamed’ of Trump 51st state comments
Head coach Jesse Marsch of Canada slammed Donald Trump and the state of American discourse in his remarks to the media on Wednesday. Marsch, a Wisconsin native who played Major League Soccer…
Mikaela Shiffrin earns 100th World Cup win of her career with slalom success
On Sunday, Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her 100th Alpine skiing World Cup victory by winning the slalom competition in Sestriere. The American finished 0.61 seconds ahead of Croatian skier Zrinka Ljutic, setting a…
Arizona apologize for anti-Mormon chants after team’s loss to BYU
Arizona have apologized after some of the team’s fans directed abuse at BYU after the Cougars’ upset victory over the Wildcats on Saturday.Due to a number of BYU calls, the game in…
For Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, a club-defining season awaits
Cover Miami started the essential season in their short history with the opportunity to succeed, yet a limiting window to secure all the club has sought. The club can win up to…