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Justin Bieber confirmed as co-headliner for World Cup Final halftime show
Justin Bieber has been confirmed as a co-headliner for the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS. The 11-minute performance will take place on 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium, marking Bieber’s first public appearance since his Coachella headline set in April and the first halftime concert staged at…
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Egyptian FA questions ‘fairness’ of loss to Argentina amid refereeing furore
The Egyptian Football Association has publicly questioned the “fairness” of the national team’s 3-2 defeat to Argentina in their World Cup last-16 tie in Atlanta on Tuesday, issuing a statement strongly critical of the officiating. The FA said the refereeing decisions and the “failure to make appropriate use” of the video assistant referee system had…
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Rosie O’Donnell fumes over Trump’s involvement with FIFA after US star’s red card: ‘It’s sickening’
Actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell has publicly criticised US President Donald Trump over his intervention in a FIFA disciplinary matter during the World Cup. Trump reportedly telephoned FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask the organisation to review a red card issued to US men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun, after which FIFA suspended the resulting…
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Prime Intellect raises $130M Series A to help enterprises build their own AI agents
Prime Intellect, a startup founded in 2024 that supplies computing power and specialised software for building AI agents, has raised a $130 million Series A at a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Radical Ventures, with backing from corporate investors including Nvidia Ventures, Intel Capital and Dell Technologies Capital, alongside prominent founder-angels such…
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Club knew Maddy Cusack had issues with coach – inquest
An inquest into the death of Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack has heard that the club was aware she had difficulties with coach Jonathan Morgan before appointing him to manage the women’s team. Cusack, 27, was found unconscious at her family home in Horsley, Derbyshire, on 20 September 2023 and pronounced dead the same day.…
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Uefa could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa
Uefa is prepared to block the return of Russian teams to international football, setting up a potential fresh clash with Fifa after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted Russia’s suspension from global competition. The stance matters because, while the World Cup is a Fifa tournament, European qualifying is run by Uefa, meaning European associations effectively…
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Pure Flix Founder Michael Scott Teams With ‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars Willie and Korie Robertson on Faith-Based Company EKKL Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Scott, the co-founder and former chief executive of faith-based film distributor Pure Flix, has partnered with “Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson to launch EKKL Entertainment, a new faith-and-family entertainment platform. The venture aims to bring together films, series, podcasts, daily devotionals, community, commerce and travel in a single connected destination, targeting Christian…
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Christian Pulisic’s ‘rest’ comment after World Cup exit draws strong reactions from USA soccer legends
Christian Pulisic, the United States men’s national team’s talisman, has faced a sharp public backlash after a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign that ended in a 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium. Once the darling of American soccer, the 27-year-old AC Milan forward struggled throughout the tournament, and his post-match remark that he could…
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London City sign Ballon d’Or winner Putellas
London City Lionesses have signed two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas on a three-year deal, in what is being described as one of the biggest transfers in women’s football history. The 32-year-old Spain midfielder, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest players, left Barcelona in May after 14 years and drew interest from almost…