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Impressive Spain give glimpse of World Cup credentials with dominant win over Peru

Spain beat ⁠Peru 3-1 on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up match, ‌giving thousands of fans in Puebla a ‌glimpse of one of the ‌tournament favourites days before the global ‌showpiece begins.

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FIFA reaches settlement with former PSG star Lassana Diarra in transfer rights case

FIFA has reached a settlement ⁠with former France midfielder Lassana Diarra in a player transfer rights case, ‌the global soccer body said on Monday.

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Abdo and Tiley to work together on global tennis innovation

Incoming Tennis Australia (TA) chief executive Andrew Abdo will join forces with outgoing boss Craig Tiley to push a ⁠reform agenda for global tennis, with the two South Africans emerging as key powerbrokers on opposite sides of the Pacific.

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Goal-hungry Erling Haaland to finally take centre stage at World Cup with Norway

Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage.

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Scotland return to World Cup after 28 year absence with high ambitions & plan to succeed

Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke's side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak.

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Popovic adds two uncapped players to World Cup training squad

Australia coach Tony Popovic has cast the ⁠net wide in the formation of his World Cup squad, adding uncapped ‌youth internationals Daniel Bennie and Raphael Borges Rodrigues ‌to a training camp in ‌Florida ahead of the global showpiece.

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Ukraine's Elina Svitolina disappointed by IOC decision on Belarus athletes

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina said it was painful to see ⁠the International Olympic Committee (IOC) clear the path for Belarusian athletes to return to the global ‌stage under their own flag while Russia's war against her country ‌rages on.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends high World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws that allow tickets to be resold for thousands of dollars above face value.

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Ronaldinho & Friends: Marcel Nalyan reveals vision behind global football celebration

Ronaldinho is more than just a footballer; he is someone you feel. His smile, flair and fearless creativity no doubt redefined the rhythm of the beautiful game, turning every touch into a moment of joy.

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From Eto'o to Gyan: The African players with the most goals in World Cup history

From humble beginnings to challenging the global elite, African nations have woven a rich tapestry of drama and talent into the fabric of the World Cup, and we took a look at the marksmen who have defined the continent's rise on the world stage.

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Infantino reiterates Iran will play scheduled FIFA World Cup matches in USA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off the global football body's summit in Vancouver.

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Haaland under heavy fire in Norway for becoming global ambassador for beer company

Manchester City ace and Norwegian international striker Erling Haaland has come under heavy fire in Norway after starring in a global advertising campaign for American beer company Budweiser.

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Socceroo Irvine slams FIFA Peace Prize 'mockery'

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a ⁠mockery of its Human Rights Policy.

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FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation for Islamophobic chants

FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings ⁠against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over Islamophobic and xenophobic ‌chants during a friendly between ‌Spain and Egypt on ‌March 31st, the global football ‌body said on Tuesday.

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Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket

Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.

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Premier League supporters struggle to cope as clubs continue to raise prices

The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.

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Dutch coach Koeman praises performance, Van Dijk asks for improvement

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman praised his team’s performance after their ⁠2-1 win over Norway in a World Cup warm-up on Friday in Amsterdam, but captain Virgil ‌van Dijk felt there was still work to do ahead of ‌the global football showpiece.

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Jordan dreaming of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut approaches

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami ⁠has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for ‌their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.

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MLS hopes to use the World Cup to grow the league's popularity globally

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

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Arsenal and online trading platform HFM announce multi-year partnership

HFM, a leading online trading platform, have announced a new multi-year partnership with Arsenal, becoming an Official Global Partner of the Premier League club.

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Manchester City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess ahead of new tournament

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the ⁠football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed ‌at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.

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Sam Kerr aiming for fifth World Cup appearance in 2027

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.

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Iran's threat to withdraw from the World Cup leaves FIFA to consider options

The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest ⁠indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.

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Cricket Australia hopeful King Charles will attend 150th anniversary Test

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.