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FIFA 2026: 8 biggest controversies that have overshadowed the World Cup so farThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating significant debate beyond the pitch. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, visa issues affec...
On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupThe 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a ...
FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & ParaguayWorkers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provide...
Trump proposal to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup sparks debate as FIFA stays silentTalk about Iran's World Cup spot is growing after a suggestion to replace it with Italy. The idea came from a US envoy and is linked to pol...
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East warFIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces a delicate balancing act as the US-Israeli war on Iran escalates, potentially straining his relationship ...
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of warSports governing bodies are facing scrutiny for their differing responses to conflicts. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian and...
Will Iran take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?The war in the Middle East triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran has raised the question of whether the Iranian national team will ta...
FIFA Football World Cup 2026 to be boycotted after Donald Trump's Greenland push? Will France, Germany participate in soccer event?FIFA president Gianni Infantino has cultivated a close relationship with Donald Trump, even creating a special "FIFA Peace Prize" he awarde...
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids ban after FIFA red-card verdict, cleared for 2026 World Cup opener but with a caveat; Did Ronaldo's White House dinner with Trump benefit him?Cristiano Ronaldo will play in Portugal's 2026 World Cup opener. FIFA reviewed his red card and deferred two games of his three-match ban. ...
Donald Trump did shock and awe in 2025. Reality may bite in 2026Donald Trump demolished part of the White House near the end of 2025 to make way for a giant ballroom, a fitting symbol for a president who...
Who attended Trump's dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince?President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for a black-tie dinner. The event saw prominent f...
Playing Ball: Trump may score with a 'Peace prize', courtesy FIFAFootball's world governing body, FIFA, is launching a new Peace Prize. This award will be presented annually at the World Cup draw. It aims...
How Trump and Infantino's friendship is shaping the World CupDonald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino share a strong bond. This relationship shapes plans for the upcoming World Cup. The draw f...
Jared Kushner and Saudis take EA Games private in a massive deal. Trump connection under spotlightVideo game giant Electronic Arts is reportedly going private in a $55 billion deal led by Jared Kushner and backed by Saudi Arabia's Public...
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump: Handshakes, warmth and a mutual interestFIFA chief Gianni Infantino seems to have mastered dealing with powerful leaders. He maintained good relations with Vladimir Putin during t...
Elon Musk flaunts Tesla Optimus Robots to Trump and MBS in high-stakes Saudi visitDuring his first international trip, President Trump secured a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia. He met with Crown Prin...
Fact Check: Why is the FIFA World Cup trophy sitting in Donald Trump’s Oval Office?Trump has placed a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in the Oval Office. The original trophy is currently with Argentina, the 2022 winne...
Kuwait says 'fruitful' talks had on resolving Qatar crisisBahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates did not immediately acknowledge this burst of optimism by Kuwait, which has been ...
Qatar foreign minister sees 'some movements' toward ending boycott by the Arab nationsQatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani declined to offer any timetable nor any details of the negotiations. Jare...