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FIFA World Cup revenue hits $15bn despite New York flooding
FIFA has confirmed that the World Cup generated record total revenues of $15 billion, comfortably exceeding earlier forecasts, thanks to exceptionally strong demand for hospitality packages and resold tickets throughout the tournament. The milestone was overshadowed by severe flash flooding across the New York and New Jersey area, which hosted the final, prompting concerns over…
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Mamdani says NYC is exploring whether it can arrest Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits for UN General Assembly
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said his administration is examining whether it has the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, made the remarks in an interview with the New York Times, in which he…
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Eagles star Saquon Barkley’s home burglarized, police say
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s home in Pennsylvania was burgled in the early hours of Saturday morning, according to local police. The incident is significant given Barkley’s high profile as a leading NFL player, and it adds him to a list of prominent athletes whose homes have been targeted by burglars, a trend that…
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Flutter those eyelashes all you like, Andy… we want an election now! On eve of becoming PM, ‘Messiah without a mandate’ Burnham gets blunt message from voters
Andy Burnham is on the eve of becoming Britain’s Prime Minister, but is facing a blunt backlash from voters who are demanding a general election rather than an unelected change of leadership, with critics branding him a “Messiah without a mandate”. The transition is politically fraught, as reports describe mounting disarray within the Labour Party…
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Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
England beat France 6-4 in a dramatic World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick as Thomas Tuchel’s side claimed bronze for the first time. England raced into a commanding first-half lead before a Kylian Mbappé-inspired France fightback threatened to overturn it, but late goals from Saka and Jude Bellingham secured…
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New York and New Jersey deluged by dangerous flash floods ahead of World Cup final
New York and New Jersey were hit by dangerous flash floods, arriving just as the region prepares to host the World Cup final. The severe weather raises concerns about safety and disruption for the huge influx of football fans and event logistics in the area ahead of the showpiece match. The Daily Mail report notes…
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Rate England and France players in third-place play-off
BBC Sport is running an interactive feature allowing readers to rate the performances of England and France players out of 10 during the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off. The tool lets users score each player once signed into a BBC account, with the feature closing 30 minutes after the final whistle to produce an average…
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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The voters demand an election, Mr Burnham – so let them have one
This is a Mail on Sunday editorial arguing that Andy Burnham, who appears set to take over as Prime Minister from Keir Starmer without a General Election, should call one and let voters decide rather than assuming the leadership handover alone confers a mandate. The piece reflects wider turmoil within Labour, with the paper’s own…
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Remaining tickets for World Cup Final selling for £500,000 – while cheapest seat in the ‘nosebleeds’ retailing at £7,500
Resale tickets for the World Cup Final are reportedly changing hands for as much as £500,000, according to a Daily Mail report, with even the cheapest available seats in the highest tiers of the stadium fetching thousands of pounds. The eye-watering prices underline the extraordinary demand for a seat at football’s biggest match and highlight…
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Emotional Barry praises ‘heartbroken’ England players
England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.