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Investigation under way after disorder at football stadium
Derry City fans, including young children, fled onto the pitch on Thursday night before police restored order.
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Clark ‘a political football’ says NBA chief Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” in the United States, arguing that the intense debate over fouls against the WNBA star now reflects wider cultural and political tensions rather than officiating alone. He said this was unfair to Clark, who he described as focused on improving as a player,…
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Thousands of tickets still available for England v France
Around 7,000 tickets remained available for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France in Miami, suggesting demand had not matched expectations for the fixture. The availability, including discounted resale listings, matters because it highlights the high prices attached to major World Cup matches and the risk for fans who bought tickets intending to resell them.…
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Concacaf whistleblower Mel Brennan: ‘Fifa survived Blatter and Warner. It will survive Infantino too’
Former Concacaf executive Mel Brennan reflects on the corruption scandal that led to the 2015 indictments of senior Fifa and Concacaf officials, arguing that football can outlast its most compromised leaders. In an interview accompanying his book, *Fixing Football*, he says the scandal exposed longstanding failures of accountability and that football governance remains insufficiently transparent.…
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More than 200 countries endorse Infantino for fourth Fifa term despite Balogun scandal
Gianni Infantino has secured formal endorsements from more than 200 of Fifa’s 211 member associations, putting him on track for a landslide re-election as Fifa president for a fourth term at the organisation’s congress in March. The backing comes despite unease over the handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, after Donald Trump admitted lobbying Fifa to…
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How rugby union is ‘booming’ in football-mad Argentina
Argentina’s rugby union scene is experiencing a surge in popularity, driven by the national team’s strong recent record at Rugby World Cups, even as the sport continues to sit in the shadow of football and Lionel Messi in the country. Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi says amateur and community rugby is “booming” nationwide, with the…
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World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live
This live blog previews the World Cup 2026 final, focusing on Sunday’s showdown between Spain and Argentina and continuing fallout from England’s semi-final exit. The build-up highlights a star duel between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, framed as a contest between a very good team and an excellent one, while England’s postmortem over Thomas Tuchel’s…
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Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a ‘political football’ as the WNBA keeps dodging reality
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been criticised for taking a cautious, non-committal stance on the physical treatment of WNBA star Caitlin Clark, reportedly describing her as a “political football” rather than directly addressing player safety concerns. The remarks came as Silver spoke publicly about Clark’s treatment on court, with critics arguing he appeared more focused…
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Canberra United’s A-League Women future secured as date set for Men’s team entry
Canberra United’s future in the A-League Women has been secured after the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) confirmed that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken over the club’s licence, ending two years of uncertainty. The move follows the withdrawal of previous backers Capital Football, after which the ACT government stepped in to keep the two-time A-League…
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Here’s Where to Get 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tickets Online
Billboard outlines where supporters can buy tickets online for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which it says will feature Spain against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). The article matters chiefly as a consumer guide, directing potential attendees towards official resale and third-party ticket platforms as availability becomes limited. It states…