Football
Banquets, football shirts and banter: How Europe is still mollycoddling Trump at the G7
IN FOCUS: With smiles for the cameras and a series of staged events, Europe leaders have gone out of their way to accommodate Donald Trump at the G7, Maira Butt reports
The Independent UK
5 min read
Zoomlion Kicks Off Second Employee Football League as Global Football Fever Builds
CHANGSHA, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") recently opened its second employee football league near the company's headquarters in Changsha, bringing together employees from across its subsidiaries and functions as global excitement for football continues to build. Held under the theme…
AAP
3 min read
How Morocco turned to their migrants and mothers and became a major World Cup force
Scotland take on Morocco in the World Cup on Friday - opponents who have become a major force by turning to their migrants and mothers.
The National (Scotland)
11 min read
No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame
Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.
The Economic Times
5 min read
Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha style
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustrating the Spanish team. His Instagram followers surged from thousands to millions. Vozinha's journey from a small island nation to football's biggest stage is a remarkable underdog story. This event…
The Economic Times
2 min read
Rival fans' goading has created siege mentality at Hearts that will help new manager
Goading by rival fans about their Scottish title near miss has created a siege mentality at Tynecastle that will help the new Hearts manager.
The National (Scotland)
8 min read
Global Times: What can Chinese football learn from AI-powered World Cup?
BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expanded 48-team World Cup kicked off on Thursday. For fans worldwide, the central question remains unchanged: Who will lift the trophy? Alongside the pre-tournament artificial intelligence (AI)-generated predictions about the ultimate winners, football is quietly undergoing another transformation brought on by AI. Across…
AAP
7 min read
Tartan Army winning on & off field as Naismith hails 'brilliant' Boston experience
Tartan Army winning on and off field as Steven Naismith hails 'brilliant' World Cup experience
The National (Scotland)
7 min read
Inside Thomas Tuchel’s England reign and how the ‘impossible job’ became perfect for a German
WORLD CUP 2026: Tuchel’s love for English football made the Football Association’s offer impossible to refuse, writes Miguel Delaney, and he has simplified the role with one clear task: to win the World Cup
The Independent UK
8 min read
Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…
The Economic Times
7 min read
