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World Cup football and T20 cricket galore, plus F1 in Barcelona – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Inside Ronaldo's 665 Million Follower Lead Over Football's Elite

The 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights a divide in social media influence, with stars like Ronaldo and Messi leading in followers and earnings, while many players remain less visible online.

International Business Times UK

World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting

Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home

The Guardian - UK

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The World Cup is a chance for non-sports fans like me to embrace the beautifully inconsequential game

What joy it is to invest deeply into how well a nation you’ve never heard of moves a ball around a field

The Guardian - AU

10 Photos of Mexican Icon Guillermo Ochoa and WAG Karla Mora: A Match Made in Heaven

Discover the story of Guillermo Ochoa and Karla Mora, from their early relationship and family life to the lasting partnership that has supported the Mexican football icon throughout his career.

International Business Times UK

Christian McCaffrey Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Busts

Running backs we think will fail to meet expectations or are coming off a huge statistical season and won’t be able to duplicate it.

Sports Illustrated

The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling

In today’s Football Daily: the Geopolitics World Cup is under way

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Chase Historic FIFA World Cup Records in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees football legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé chasing historic records, while nations compete for prestigious titles in a high-stakes tournament.

International Business Times UK

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Vote in our poll

HAVE YOUR SAY: The World Cup is under way, with England, Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and Portugal among the favourites to lift football's biggest prize. But who do you think will be crowned world champions? Cast your vote in our poll

The Independent UK

An ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US

Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at war

The Guardian - UK

Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Plato: “A fool is one who is governed by his passions and does not act with reason.”

Several years ago, a senior football manager was asked about the worst decision he had made during his career. The journalist expected a tactical explanation or perhaps a discussion about player transfers. Instead, the manager described a moment of anger. After a disappointing defeat, he lashed out publicly at a…

The Times of India

Fresh World Cup visa controversy as Palestinian football chief hits out at US restrictions

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The Independent UK

Why Brazil and Argentina fans are fighting in the streets of Bangladesh as World Cup begins

World Cup fever descends on this South Asian nation that has never seen its own team compete at the tournament

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Roll Call

Senate panel sets markup on college sports bill

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled the markup of a bipartisan measure that proposes sweeping changes to collegiate athletics and has the backing of President Donald Trump. The panel is expected to take up several amendments at the markup on June 18, including one aimed at protecting non-revenue sports. Some…

The Independent UK

Harry Kane wears these football boots – and they’re from Skechers

We’ve also spotted a similar more affordable pair, reduced by 42 per cent at Amazon right now

Evening Standard

Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch £2m

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 alone.

Sports Lens

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.

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The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid after death of EFL managerial stalwart aged 64

Former Watford player and manager Jackett has died at the age of 64, it has been announced.

Bangkok Post

Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 12-18

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

The Independent UK

Palestinian football chief says he has not been granted US visa for World Cup

Jibril Rajoub attended the first match of the World Cup in Mexico, but says he has not received his US visa yet

The Independent UK

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation

SuperWest Sports

Cal Football Wins vs. Top Programs in West

The Golden Bears have recorded the most wins (59), lost the most games (66), and played the most games (129) against Stanford.

Newslaundry

The World Cup usually cleans up a country’s image. Not this time

Mega sporting events run on a reliable formula. A country wins the hosting rights, spends money it probably shouldn’t, and receives a month-long image makeover in return. The FIFA World Cup has often been held as the ultimate example of this exchange, accused of being the world’s most expensive reputation…

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