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U.S. cities chase FIFA over millions promised after hosting World Cup games
Several U.S. cities that hosted matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are reportedly seeking millions of dollars they say FIFA promised but has yet to pay. The payments stem
Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle’s Guimaraes
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday. The Premier League champions reportedly had a recent £70
Salah agrees two-year Trabzonspor deal — Reports
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached an agreement to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a two-year contract. According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed
Renard returns for second spell as Ivory Coast coach
Herve Renard, who led Ivory Coast to 2015 Africa Cup of Nations glory, has returned for a second spell as coach, the Ivorian football federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday. The
UFC fighter Nascimento dies at 34 from suspected heart attack
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 from a suspected heart attack, the UFC announced on Tuesday. “Our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento,
No decision on Mudryk future after Chelsea return – Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday “no decision” had been made on Mykhailo Mudryk’s future but added the winger could play in pre-season after returning from a doping ban.
Barca’s Ter Stegen joins Ajax on loan
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen joined Ajax on loan for the 2026/27 season on Tuesday. “Ajax has reached an agreement with Barcelona and Marc ter Stegen,” said the Dutch club
6 countries that won’t participate in 2030 World Cup qualifiers
The road to the 2030 FIFA World Cup will look different for six countries, as they have already secured their places in the tournament without having to go through the
Scrapping Infantino’s World Cup plan was ‘absolutely necessary’ – Wenger
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”.
I’m yet to receive reward for Atlanta ’96 triumph – Bonfrère Jo
By Enitan Abdultawab Former Nigeria U-23 coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo says he is yet to receive any reward or official recognition from the Nigerian government for leading the country’s Dream

