À la veille de leur match de qualification pour le Mondial 2026 à Los Angeles, l'équipe de football iranienne "Team Melli" et son sélectionneur ont affirmé leur désir de se concentrer sur le sport, tout en reconnaissant la présence d'une diaspora hostile qui considère la sélection comme un outil de propagande de la République islamique.
Japanische Fußballfans haben nach dem WM-Spiel gegen die Niederlande (2:2) im Dallas-Stadion ihren Müll selbst aufgeräumt. Selbst NFL-Quarterback Jameis Winston packte mit an und sammelte Müll ein, während er als Experte für die WM im Einsatz war.
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles are divided over supporting the national football team, "Team Melli," at the World Cup. While some see the team as representing the Iranian government and plan protests, others wish to separate sports from politics and support the team.
Former AFL player Nick Stevens has been sentenced to nine months in jail for defrauding six families through an unlicensed pool installation business. He took over $167,000 from victims in 2017 without proper registration or insurance, leaving them with improperly installed pools or unfinished holes.
Récap de la nuit de la Coupe du monde 2026 : la Suède bat la Tunisie (3-1), la Côte d'Ivoire s'impose face à l'Équateur (1-0), l'Uruguay retardé par un problème d'autorisation de vol, et le président de la Fédération espagnole encense Lamine Yamal.
Victoria Police are investigating an off-field assault at an Ararat Eagles vs. Lismore-Derrinallum football match in Ararat, Victoria. Footage shows a player punching an opponent as play continued. The Mininera and District Football League is also reviewing two on-field incidents.
Former police officer Lucy Lenius faces four sexual assault charges over a 2022 incident. The Wedge Tailed Eagles Football Club confirmed the player has stepped aside pending the resolution of the charges. The matter returns to court in November.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
Iraq's qualification for the World Cup is a remarkable tale of overcoming immense challenges, including war, travel disruptions, and personal obstacles for players and coach Graham Arnold.
L'équipe iranienne de football, qualifiée pour la Coupe du monde, a connu une préparation chaotique suite à une opération militaire. Des infrastructures endommagées, des joueurs bloqués et des incertitudes sur les visas ont marqué sa préparation.
Japanese football fans cleaned the stands at AT&T Stadium in Dallas after a World Cup draw against the Netherlands, continuing a tradition of tidiness that began in 1998. Supporters used blue bags to collect rubbish, citing respect for the stadium and event.
FIFA's introduction of 'hydration breaks' for the 2026 World Cup is criticized as a cynical ploy for extra advertising revenue, disrupting the game's natural flow and alienating fans.
New Zealand and Iran coaches emphasize football focus ahead of their World Cup match, downplaying political tensions. Meanwhile, Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, sees facing Spain as a dream come true, aiming to make an impact despite being underdogs.
Iran's World Cup coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized the US hosting of the tournament, citing visa denials and logistical hurdles as negatively impacting the spirit of football. Striker Mehdi Taremi echoed these sentiments, lamenting the restrictive travel policies.
L'équipe nationale iranienne de football, la Team Melli, est arrivée à Los Angeles pour la Coupe du Monde, respectant le délai imposé par la FIFA malgré les tensions diplomatiques et les refus de visas pour certains membres de l'encadrement.
Football associations from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean have jointly rejected UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's reported remarks that the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup features "uninteresting" matches. They emphasized the universality and inspirational value of the tournament for developing nations.
Arsenal and Liverpool are in talks for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, with a potential £60m price tag. Manchester City targets Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite for £70m. Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke will decide his future post-World Cup amid Tottenham interest.
Rudi Garcia, nouvel entraîneur de la Belgique, exprime son ambition de replacer le pays sur la scène mondiale du football. Il évoque la préparation à la Coupe du monde et les prochains matchs.
The Palestine Professional League has been suspended for three years due to the war in Gaza, leaving many footballers jobless and struggling to survive. Players who once earned substantial salaries are now taking on menial jobs, with some even joining Israeli clubs out of desperation. The future of Palestinian football is in peril, with a generation of young talent at risk of being lost.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions carry immense confidence into the World Cup, fueled by an unbeaten streak and a belief in their squad's depth. Despite key departures, the team emphasizes continuity and internal conviction over external validation, with players like Rodri and Lamine Yamal poised for further success.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions carry immense confidence into the World Cup, fueled by internal belief and a proven track record. Despite leadership changes, the squad emphasizes continuity, a strong group dynamic, and the belief they can replicate past successes.
Spain's Euro 2024 champions, unbeaten in 30 games, carry immense confidence into the World Cup. Despite losing key leaders like Morata and Carvajal, the team, with emerging stars like Lamine Yamal and a fully fit Rodri, believes they are stronger and more assured than ever.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA title, ending a 53-year drought. Celebrations in Manhattan turned chaotic, with arrests, stabbings, and vandalism reported, though less severe than some European counterparts.
Germany secured a commanding 7-1 victory over Curaçao in a World Cup qualifying match held in Houston. Despite Curaçao scoring their historic first-ever World Cup goal, Germany's strong offense led to a decisive win.
