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Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address
England manager Thomas Tuchel has given his squad an emotional address urging them to end the 2026 World Cup on a high note following their painful semi-final defeat by Argentina. The message comes ahead of Saturday’s third-place play-off against France in Miami, with victory offering England their best men’s World Cup finish since they won…
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‘Leo has surpassed Diego’: after two decades Argentina embraces Messi
Argentina’s football team have reached Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain after an impressive 2-1 semi-final win over England, in a match hailed as fresh proof that the country has fully embraced Lionel Messi as its footballing icon. The victory marks a symbolic shift for Argentina, whose footballing identity was for decades defined almost exclusively…
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Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale
New York’s staging of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday has been overshadowed by thick smoke from Canadian wildfires that has blanketed the city and much of the eastern seaboard, prompting air quality warnings and flight cancellations. The problem is particularly unwelcome given the city was chosen for the final largely for…
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The Open 2026: Burns and Fitzpatrick deliver highlight shots as broadcast encounters technical difficulties
The second round of the 2026 Open Championship showcased notable performances from Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick, whose shots were captured as key moments from the day’s play. However, the tournament’s television covera
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North American skies turn orange as wildfire smoke worsens ahead of World Cup final
Smoke from an extensive series of wildfires across Canada, compounded by additional fires in Minnesota, spread across much of the US Midwest and Northeast as well as parts of Canada, turning skies orange and driving air quality to hazardous levels across large swathes of the continent. Authorities issued widespread air quality alerts as the smoke…
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FIFA introduces star-studded halftime show at World Cup final
FIFA staged the first-ever World Cup halftime show during this year’s final, adding a new element to the tournament’s traditions and turning the interval into a major television and cultural event. Curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the 11-minute performance was expected by organisers to become one of the most-watched moments in sporting broadcast history.…
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Nolan’s Odyssey adaptation opens in cinemas with IMAX release
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has opened in cinemas, released across multiple formats including IMAX to showcase its large-scale visual presentation. The launch was marked by premiere celebrations in New York, cementing the film’s status as a major theatrical event and a fresh, ambitious cinematic take on the classical epic, drawing significant…
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FOX Weather correspondent Bob Van Dillen weighs in on effect of Canadian wildfires on World Cup final
Wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada has blanketed large parts of the north-eastern United States, raising concerns over air quality just as New Jersey prepares to host the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. FOX Weather correspondent Bob Van Dillen addressed the issue, noting the potential impact on players, fans and health in…
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Arsenal want Villa’s Rogers – Saturday’s gossip
BBC Sport’s Saturday football gossip column rounds up the latest Premier League and European transfer rumours, with Arsenal reportedly identifying Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers as their top attacking target, though a deal could cost more than £100m. Elsewhere, Liverpool great Mohamed Salah is set to leave for Besiktas in Turkey, while several…