Iran's World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Players from Iran's national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup, with some still awaiting approval just weeks before the tournament kicks off.
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Players from Iran's national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup, with some still awaiting approval just weeks before the tournament kicks off.
The French Open has rejected calls to increase prize money despite complaints from top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, who claim players receive only 14.3% of revenue compared to 22% at other ATP and WTA events.
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Thomas Tuchel faces critical selection decisions for England's 2026 World Cup squad, with major dilemmas across defence, striking options, and creative midfield roles as injuries and form fluctuations complicate the 26-player selection.
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Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, while Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was surprisingly left out of the 27-man preliminary squad.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided 9 assists as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level the Western Conference finals at 1-1.
Unai Emery secured his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year wait for a major trophy and cementing the manager's legacy at Villa Park.
Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title as Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year wait for a major trophy.
Southampton's appeal against being expelled from the Championship play-off final for spying has been rejected by an EFL arbitration panel, with the decision deemed final and Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull City in the play-off final.
Southampton has appealed against their expulsion from the Championship play-offs, arguing the punishment is disproportionate to historical sanctions in English football. The club was removed from the play-offs and handed a four-point deduction after admitting breaches of EFL regulations.
Arsenal players celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years outside Emirates Stadium at 5am on Wednesday, with players like Bukayo Saka calling out critics who had dubbed them "bottlers" after previous near-misses.
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. Set pieces, a mean defence, key player performances, squad depth, and faltering rivals were the key factors behind the Gunners' long-awaited triumph.
A viral "Tarps Off" trend has swept Major League Baseball stadiums, with groups of mostly young men removing their shirts and twirling them above their heads to energize crowds—a phenomenon that started in St. Louis and has now spread across the country.
Bangladesh sealed a historic home Test series win over Pakistan with a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet, with spinner Taijul Islam taking six wickets to lead the series triumph on the fifth day of the match.
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Arsenal has won the Premier League after ending a 22-year drought, with fans celebrating as title rivals Manchester City failed to secure enough points to overtake the Gunners.
Arsenal have won their first Premier League title in 22 years, with Mikel Arteta's squad powered by unusual motivational tactics including metaphorical fires, team unity, and an AI-generated TikTok anthem, culminating a meticulously planned six-year project.
Arsenal has claimed their first Premier League title in 22 years, driven by Mikel Arteta's six-year project, innovative team-building methods, and a combination of strategic recruitment, staff cohesion, and an AI-generated anthem that united the squad.
Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years after a meticulously plotted six-year project under Mikel Arteta, with unconventional methods including motivational messages, a training ground fire, and an AI-generated squad anthem helping power the team to glory.