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ITV viewers demand apology for 'anti-Scottish' comments on GMB World Cup debate

THE extra bank holiday to mark Scotland’s first World Cup since 1998 is actually “about alcohol” and not football, the host of Good Morning…

The National (Scotland)

AFL:'Little Master' joins 'God' in Hall of Fame

Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining his father and Geelong premiership teammates Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright.

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Little Master joins 'God' the father in Hall of Fame

Gary Ablett Jr has been inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining his father and Geelong premiership teammates Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright.

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Brendan Sorsby’s Return Ensures 2026 College Football Season Will Be Defined by One Theme

Everyone loves a good villain. And there’s a new cast of antagonists coming to fields near you this fall.

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‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory

Morocco’s semi-final appearance at Qatar 2022 has raised the possibility of an African team reaching the final, but who are best poised to do so?

The Guardian - UK

'Kylian Mbappe was something new for French football, and he's already an all-time great' Clairefontaine, pressure and pressing: ESPN journalist Julien Laurens on how France's captain reached the top

Speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo ESPN's Julien Laurens explains how Kylian Mbappe took a unique path to greatness – and how there's still plenty to come from the from the French captain

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Somali football referee denied US entry will miss World Cup debut

The United States has denied entry to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate a World Cup match.

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Phemex Kicks off $7 Million Ultimate Championship, Bringing Trading Competition to Football Season

APIA, Samoa, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today launched the 2026 Ultimate Championship, a global trading event featuring a total prize pool of $7 million. Inspired by the excitement surrounding the 2026 football season, the initiative combines trading, prediction markets, and community participation into a…

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Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake

Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Madonna and Benedict Cumberbatch raving in the bathroom! All the wild cameos in the queen of pop’s new film

Madge gets steamy in the club toilets with a host of famous faces. Even footballer Cole Palmer turns up at a urinal

The Independent UK

Platini sues Infantino in French courts as Fifa feud heats up

Former Uefa president Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter of a battle that began when scandal derailed Platini's 2015 bid for the Fifa presidency. After unsuccessful attempts in Switzerland, Platini is now turning to the French justice system to make…

Radio France Internationale

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation 'pulled' days before tournament kicks off

IRAN’S ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before the tournament is set to get underway, the country’s football…

The National (Scotland)

Who is David Sullivan and what are the allegations against him?

The West Ham co-owner has denied allegations of abusing his power

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see their team play. The World Cup begins Thursday. Iran's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle. The federation calls the action contrary to international competition spirit. It questions…

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Football regulator contacts West Ham over David Sullivan abuse allegations

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The World Cup is shedding new light on the pathology of the Trump regime

Players and fans denied visas, the spectre of ICE raids on stadiums, Pete Hegseth’s latest speech ... By the end of this contest, the nature of this US government will be even clearer, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Independent UK

Iran says entire ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran’s football federation said its fans had already made plans to attend matches before the ticket allocation was pulled

The Independent UK

Football watchdog seeking urgent information after ‘deeply concerning’ David Sullivan abuse allegations

Regulator contacts West Ham as the government says the allegations should be treated with ‘utmost seriousness’

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Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

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petpogo Redefines Pet AI Tech at "The Woof Cup" in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins, a unique football frenzy took over San Jose. Over the weekend, dozens of pet families gathered at Discovery Meadow for The Woof Cup, an innovative pet soccer tournament hosted by petpogo. The two-day…

Bangkok Post

The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

The National (Scotland)

This is why as an Englishwoman I am now all in for Scotland

AS an Englishwoman who has lived in Scotland almost my entire adult life, the question of national identity has always been a tricky one for me. I…

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Global Football Tournament Drives Travel Surge, with Group Stage Booking Growth Nearly Double Knockout Round's: Trip.com Data

MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16…

Latin Times

President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Bangkok Post

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.

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