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Ronaldinho & Friends: Marcel Nalyan reveals vision behind global football celebration

Ronaldinho is more than just a footballer; he is someone you feel. His smile, flair and fearless creativity no doubt redefined the rhythm of the beautiful game, turning every touch into a moment of joy.

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From Eto'o to Gyan: The African players with the most goals in World Cup history

From humble beginnings to challenging the global elite, African nations have woven a rich tapestry of drama and talent into the fabric of the World Cup, and we took a look at the marksmen who have defined the continent's rise on the world stage.

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Infantino reiterates Iran will play scheduled FIFA World Cup matches in USA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off the global football body's summit in Vancouver.

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Haaland under heavy fire in Norway for becoming global ambassador for beer company

Manchester City ace and Norwegian international striker Erling Haaland has come under heavy fire in Norway after starring in a global advertising campaign for American beer company Budweiser.

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Socceroo Irvine slams FIFA Peace Prize 'mockery'

Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a ⁠mockery of its Human Rights Policy.

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FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation for Islamophobic chants

FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings ⁠against the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over Islamophobic and xenophobic ‌chants during a friendly between ‌Spain and Egypt on ‌March 31st, the global football ‌body said on Tuesday.

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Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket

Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.

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Premier League supporters struggle to cope as clubs continue to raise prices

The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.

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Dutch coach Koeman praises performance, Van Dijk asks for improvement

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman praised his team’s performance after their ⁠2-1 win over Norway in a World Cup warm-up on Friday in Amsterdam, but captain Virgil ‌van Dijk felt there was still work to do ahead of ‌the global football showpiece.

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Jordan dreaming of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut approaches

Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami ⁠has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for ‌their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.

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MLS hopes to use the World Cup to grow the league's popularity globally

Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

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Arsenal and online trading platform HFM announce multi-year partnership

HFM, a leading online trading platform, have announced a new multi-year partnership with Arsenal, becoming an Official Global Partner of the Premier League club.

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Manchester City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess ahead of new tournament

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the ⁠football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed ‌at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.

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Sam Kerr aiming for fifth World Cup appearance in 2027

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.

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Iran's threat to withdraw from the World Cup leaves FIFA to consider options

The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest ⁠indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.

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US lawmakers implore FIFA to lower ticket prices of 2026 World Cup

Dozens of US lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying ⁠in a letter sent to the global governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise ‌at the expense of fans.

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Norwegian fans left frustrated over Bodo postponements as Champions League run goes on

Bodo/Glimt's superb Champions League run has drawn global praise but left their domestic rivals frustrated after several of their ⁠Norwegian league matches were postponed to accommodate the club's European schedule.

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FIFPRO concerned over safety of Iran women's football team after Asian Cup exit

Global players' union FIFPRO said on Monday there were serious concerns for the welfare of the Iranian ⁠women's football team, as they prepared to return home after being labelled "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing their national anthem before an Asian Cup match.

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2026 World Cup's 100-day countdown begins with major concerns about situation in host nations

The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets underway on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.

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The History of World Champions: Every World Cup winner since 1930

The FIFA World Cup has been held since 1930 - starting with just 13 teams, and now boasting global appeal with over 200 nations taking part in the qualifiers. Over nearly a century, the tournament has produced countless memorable moments, created heroes, and shaped nations. From Uruguay to Pelé’s Brazil and France’s modern power football: the list of world champions tells the story of the sport’s evolution like few other events.