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Aguirre embraces Azteca's pressure for WC opener
On the eve of the World Cup opener and Mexico's debut in front of their fans at the Estadio Azteca, Javier Aguirre state...
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Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics
Fifa president defends handling of tournament‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’Gianni Infantino told foot...
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‘Not in our best moment’: strikes and tension temper World Cup buzz in Mexico City
An escalating teachers’ strike and concerns around public perception have left locals with complicated feelings on the e...
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FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issu...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its countr...
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Sources: City make British-record bid for Anderson...
Manchester City have made a British-record bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, sources have told ESPN.
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Tillman's stylish photoshoot earns him ribbing fro...
Malik Tillman isn't the only footballer to have an interest in fashion, but his photoshoot for Flaunt has raised eyebrow...
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Olympic chief ‘confident’ LA Games will not repeat World Cup referee fiasco
Kirsty Coventry: IOC will have taskforce for any issuesReferee Omar Artan refused entry by US officialsThe International...
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Mexico City WC fan fest at risk over protests
The official FIFA fan fest in Mexico City for the opening ceremony and first game of the 2026 World Cup, due to be atten...
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McKenna quits as Ipswich boss after PL promotion
Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons in the job, the club have confirmed.
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Kieran McKenna steps down as Ipswich manager ‘with great pride’ to take break
Manager keen to spend more time with familyIpswich chair Mark Ashton ‘gutted’ by decisionKieran McKenna has stepped down...
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TV rights holders frustrated over World Cup final half-time show delay
Fifa still to confirm length of show despite requestsDelay is causing issues for advertising teamsWorld Cup TV rights ho...
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Football Daily | Desiré and Guéla Doué lead way at World Cup bursting with brotherly love
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!In case you missed it last week, there was a brilliant bit of cameraw...