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World Cup brawl sees Argentina player putting hand on throat of Spain opponent after match
Spain’s extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was overshadowed by a post-match brawl between players from both sides. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off with a red card after the final whistle after he was seen putting his hand on the throat of Spain’s Eric García during the confrontation,…
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Ugly scenes as Argentina lose World Cup final – video
Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain descended into chaotic scenes at the final whistle, as players from both sides clashed and punches were thrown. Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina were among the Argentina players involved, with Paredes sent off after grabbing Spain’s Eric García by the throat and wrestling Gavi to the ground, having…
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AliExpress fined almost $630 million over illegal product sales
AliExpress has been fined €550 million (about $629 million) by the European Commission for breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act, after failing to prevent illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods from being sold on its platform. This is the largest penalty issued under the DSA to date, and it reflects growing regulatory pressure on major Chinese…
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Ian Wright hits out at ‘ridiculous and poor’ World Cup final pitch at the MetLife Stadium – and that was BEFORE extravagant half-time show featuring Justin Bieber and Shakira
Former England striker Ian Wright criticised the pitch condition at MetLife Stadium ahead of the World Cup final, branding it “ridiculous and poor”, with the comments coming even before the tournament’s extravagant half-time show took centre stage. The remarks add to wider unease about how the pitch and surrounding spectacle were handled for football’s biggest…
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Spain claim 2026 World Cup as fatal fountain collapse mars celebrations
Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close a tournament staged under unprecedented security measures, including extensive surveillance operations, which organisers say ensured no significant attacks occurred despite the vast scale of the event and the millions of spectators it drew. The tournament produced numerous memorable footballing moments,…
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Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early
The Spanish National Orchestra made its long-awaited BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall, nearly 90 years after its founding, performing under outgoing chief conductor David Afkham. The concert doubled as both a first and a farewell: Afkham, who has led the orchestra for over a decade, hands over to Kent Nagano next season,…
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EA Sports predicts World Cup winner 5 times in a row after Spain win
Electronic Arts has once again accurately predicted the World Cup winner using simulations run in its football video game series, extending its perfect record to five consecutive tournaments. The feat is notable because EA lost its official FIFA licensing rights years ago and now publishes under the EA Sports FC name, yet its data-driven predictions…
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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods
AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£470m) by the European Commission for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous goods, including counterfeit clothing, unsafe toys and harmful cosmetics, on its platform. It is the largest penalty issued so far under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into force in 2024…
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Trump and Infantino booed at World Cup final – video
Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino were booed by spectators at the World Cup final trophy ceremony, held at the New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday. The reaction unfolded after Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament, with jeers ringing out as the two men walked onto the pitch for…
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Outrage in Italy as Moroccan man dies after being pepper sprayed, pinned down and zip-tied by police while screaming ‘help’ in case likened to George Floyd
A Moroccan man has died in Italy after being pepper sprayed, restrained and zip-tied by police officers, sparking public outrage and comparisons to the killing of George Floyd in the United States. Witnesses reported that the man was heard screaming for help while being pinned to the ground before he died, prompting anger over the…