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Fifa bans fans from taking reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums after U-turn
Move prevents ‘risk and injury to players and attendees’Fans concerned about heat and access to drinking waterSpectators...
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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you...
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to kno...
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Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise ...
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but's also ste...
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Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’
Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender is advocating for refugees and challenging...
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid keen on Arsenal...
Real Madrid are weighing up an approach for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Heatstroke, sports washing and VAR psychology: the science of the World Cup – podcast
It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Samp...
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Sources: Forest reject City's Anderson offer
Manchester City have had their opening bid for Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN.
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Japan have mapped out a plan to win the World Cup ...
Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?
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Belgium World Cup 2026 team guide
Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality i...
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Riquelme: Madrid will sign Haaland if I win electi...
Real Madrid's rival presidential candidates made their boldest moves yet on Wednesday, as Enrique Riquelme promised to s...
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Messi wins prestigious Princess of Asturias award
Inter Miami CF and Argentina star Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming...
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Dest 'surprised' by pro-U.S. crowd in USMNT win
U.S. international Sergiño Dest said he was "pretty surprised" at the level of fan support the team received at Sunday's...