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FOX reports massive, record-shattering ratings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina
Fox reported record-breaking US television ratings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, drawing 38.9 million viewers, the largest audience the network has recorded for the tournament. The result undercuts pre-tournament scepticism that hosting the World Cup in the United States under President Donald Trump would depress international interest and viewership.…
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Guide: 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo’s eShop Summer Sales (Europe)
Nintendo Life has compiled a guide to the standout titles included in Nintendo’s latest European eShop Summer Sale, which runs until 2nd August. The list features every game the site rated 9/10 or higher that is currently discounted, spanning 88 Switch 1 and Switch 2 titles across genres including strategy RPGs, visual novels, flight combat…
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Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez
Arsenal have signed Spain international goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer, continuing a significant overhaul of their squad ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six years at the club, becoming the latest arrival as the Women’s Super League side look to build a squad capable of challenging for the…
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Guardiola’s Italy talks advance as FIGC confirms financial concessions
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has confirmed that special financial “exceptions” have been arranged to accommodate Pep Guardiola, should he become Italy’s next head coach, in the clearest sign yet that talks with the former Manchester City manager are progressing. FIGC president Giovanni Malagò named Guardiola directly when discussing the arrangements but stopped short of…
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World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts
The Guardian’s football writers have delivered their personal verdicts on the best moments of the 2026 World Cup, picking standout matches, goals and memories from across the tournament. Such end-of-tournament awards pieces let journalists reflect on the drama and quality of the competition beyond the results, highlighting what made this World Cup memorable for those…
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World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?
The Guardian has published a lighthearted early “power rankings” feature looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup, assessing which national teams have the strongest foundations to compete for the title four years from now. The piece follows the 2026 tournament, which saw veterans such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Neymar, James Rodríguez and…
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Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Writing for the Guardian, the sportswriter and former NBA player Etan Thomas argues that many Black Americans backed Spain over Argentina in the World Cup final not out of enthusiasm for Spain, whose colonial history is also troubled, but because of a pattern of racism and political associations linked to Argentina. He points to repeated…
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Apple TV Seeking Local Language Boss
Apple TV is advertising for a new Head of Local Language Scripted, a newly created London-based role that will sit within international content chief Jay Hunt’s team. The hire follows the departures of international development chief Morgan Wandell, who is launching his own production company, and international scripted executive Oliver Jones, who has moved to…
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Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free
Arsenal have signed Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer, marking their sixth signing of the summer transfer window as the Women’s Super League club strengthens its squad ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old joins after leaving Real Madrid, where she made a club-record 215 appearances over six years and was named captain…
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‘Hamas sleeper cell terrorist’ is found working at luxury Crete hotel ‘while preparing cruise ship attack’ – as plot to carry out ‘second October 7’ in Europe is foiled
Greek authorities are reported to have uncovered a suspected Hamas “sleeper cell” operative who had been working at a luxury hotel in Crete while allegedly preparing an attack on a cruise ship. The individual is said to have used the hospitality job as cover while plotting the assault, which investigators believe formed part of a…