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FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending an international football match
Soccer

FIFA refuse to move Iran’s World Cup matches from United States to Mexico

FIFA has officially blocked requests to relocate Iran's 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico amidst ongoing international conflict.

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Finance & Earnings

Portugal Introduces Centralised Online Gambling Self-Exclusion System

Portugal has introduced a centralised self-exclusion system covering all licensed online gambling operators. The move comes as digital gaming revenue reaches one of its highest quarterly levels.

England manager Thomas Tuchel looking thoughtful on the touchline during an international football match
Soccer

Thomas Tuchel considers Arsenal and Liverpool teenagers for World Cup

England manager Thomas Tuchel is weighing up whether to include teenage prospects Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha in his World Cup squad, while a fierce battle emerges for the right-wing position.

Dominik Szoboszlai speaking at a Liverpool press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain
Soccer

Dominik Szoboszlai apologises to Liverpool fans after Man City clash

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has issued a public apology to supporters following an angry post-match reaction during the club's FA Cup exit to Manchester City.

A competitive swimmer diving into a pool at a World Aquatics event
Other

World Aquatics allows Russian swimmers to race under national flags

World Aquatics has lifted its ban on senior competitors from Russia and Belarus, allowing them to compete under their national flags.

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Crypto

Iran Seeks Bitcoin Toll for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit

Iran intends to require Bitcoin payments from oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz during a ceasefire. The proposal connects global oil flows with cryptocurrency settlement.

Thomas Partey wearing a dark grey suit and black jumper arriving at Southwark Crown Court
Soccer

Thomas Partey denies two further rape charges at Southwark Crown Court

Former Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has appeared at Southwark Crown Court to plead not guilty to two new allegations of rape.

Scottish sprinter Beth Dobbin competing on the athletics track
Other

Beth Dobbin retires from athletics due to life-changing health issue

Scottish 200m record holder Beth Dobbin has announced her retirement from athletics following a three-year battle with a serious illness.