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Ghana 1-0 Panama: Caleb Yirenkyi’s 95th-Minute Tap-In Steals World Cup Opener in Toronto Heartbreaker

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

by Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJune 18, 2026June 18, 20260

Ghana launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday night, as substitute Caleb Yirenkyi tapped...

Football

Kylian Mbappé Scores Twice, Breaks France Goal Record in 3-1 World Cup Win Over Senegal

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

by Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJune 17, 2026June 17, 20260

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and became France’s all‑time leading men’s scorer as Les Bleus came from a flat first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in...

Football

FIFA’s $355m World Cup fund will pay clubs at least $5,000 per player per day

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJune 6, 2026June 6, 2026

by Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJune 6, 2026June 6, 20260

FIFA will pay clubs at least 5,000 dollars per day for every player they release to this month’s World Cup, drawing from a 355‑million‑dollar fund...

Sports

World Cup Ticket Holders to Receive Priority US Visas Under Trump Plan

Rogers BillNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025

by Rogers BillNovember 19, 2025November 19, 20250

The Trump administration has revealed its plan to improve international travel for next summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States. The policy aims to...

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Column: For deadly football, Algeria must face ban

YoopyaAugust 28, 2014July 16, 2023

by YoopyaAugust 28, 2014July 16, 20230

Murder, pure and simple. For football coach Hugo Broos, no other word is fitting for the death of his star player, Albert Ebosse. The deadly...

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Champions League draw wide open

YoopyaAugust 27, 2014July 16, 2023

by YoopyaAugust 27, 2014July 16, 20230

MONACO (AP) — Real Madrid’s Champions League title defense takes shape Thursday at one of the most open draws in years. Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich...

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World cup: Germany World Cup heroes return to huge fan party

YoopyaJuly 15, 2014July 16, 2023

by YoopyaJuly 15, 2014July 16, 20230

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s World Cup-winning team returned home Tuesday to celebrate the country’s fourth title with huge crowds of fans. The team’s plane touched...