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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran’s soccer federation said Saturday that the country “definitely” will do so. Participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup And the tournament hosts, the United States, Canada and Mexico, insisted that Tehran’s concerns about the team’s travel and treatment be taken into account.”All players and technical staff, especially those who have served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, should be granted visas without any problems,” Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said in Iranian media.a team represents a country fragile ceasefire with the US After the US…

Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid on Tuesday to reach the Champions League final, but Mikel Arteta was heavily criticized for his antics on the touchline.08:43, May 8, 2026Updated May 8, 2026 09:33Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been criticized for his behavior during the win against Atletico Madrid (Image: 2026 Visionhaus)ESPN host Dan Thomas was forced to issue a rambling apology after suggesting live on air that he couldn’t believe Mikel Arteta’s antics against Atletico Madrid deserved a punch.The 45-year-old took part in the American broadcaster’s coverage of the Champions League semi-final second leg as Arsenal won 2-1 on aggregate at the…

Marseille are left “frustrated” by Mason Greenwood’s “lack of effort” and even “basic appreciation” in another worrying development regarding the former Manchester United forward. Greenwood, 24, signed a five-year deal and moved to Marseille in 2024 after United agreed to sell him for a fee of around £27 million.Since moving to France, the England international has made impressive appearances, scoring 47 goals and providing 16 assists in 79 appearances. But it is his behavior off the pitch that is causing alarm, with L’Equipe reporting that Marseille are becoming increasingly frustrated with Greenwood’s lack of proper commitment and appreciation.With English being…

Liverpool manager Arne Slott has provided an injury update ahead of Saturday’s home match against Chelsea, providing updates on Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah, Alisson and Ibrahima Konate.May 8, 2026, 13:28Updated May 8, 2026 13:47Arne Slott speaking at a press conferenceManager Arne Slott has revealed that Alexander Isak is in contention to return for Liverpool’s crucial Premier League game against Chelsea on Saturday.The 26-year-old, who had a difficult first season with the Reds due to injury, missed last Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United after picking up a groin problem in training.However, the Sweden international could rejoin Slott’s side when they face…

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenbirch has insisted the Reds do not deserve to be booed off the pitch by their own supporters after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. The Dutch midfielder broke the deadlock after just five minutes with a superb strike, allowing Enzo Fernandes to level the score with a low free-kick into the Kop end.Liverpool fans immediately voiced their displeasure when manager Arne Slott removed Rio Ngmoja and replaced him with Alexander Isak midway through the second half, but many returned to jeer at the full-time whistle. In response to the second wave of complaints, Gravenbirch told TNT Sports:…

MILAN (AP) — After the aid Inter Milan on track to win Serie A trophycaptain Lautaro Martinez is also expected to win the top scorer award.In the run-up to the Italian Cup final on Saturday, Lautaro scored one goal and set up another to help Inter win 3-0 against Lazio 10-a-side.This takes his total league goals to 17, four ahead of his closest rival, teammate Marcus Thuram. Como duo Tasos Dubikas and Nico Paz are five fewer than Argentina’s World Cup winners.There are only 3 rounds left after this weekend.Inter win Serie A They played last Sunday and will face…

Jadon Sancho made a cameo in Aston Villa’s game against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, helping Unai Emery’s side reach the Europa League final.Jadon Sancho didn’t hold back (Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)Jadon Sancho has hit back at Manchester United fans who mocked his contribution to Aston Villa’s Europa League final appearance. Sancho, 26, took to social media to celebrate Villa’s 4-1 win over Nottingham Forest as they built on home advantage in Thursday’s semi-final second leg.The winger has reached the European finals in each of the last three seasons while on loan from United. Sancho played in the Champions League final…

Casemiro has been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the trip to Sunderland due to a minor bruise. However, the Brazil international should be back in time to bid farewell to Old Trafford in the coming weeks.The 34-year-old is in the final chapter of his United career and his omission from the match-day squad at the Stadium of Light sparked concern among supporters. However, he has not yet played his last match for the club.United are confident Casemiro will be ready for next Sunday’s game against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford and away to Brighton & Hove Albion a…

Miles Lewis-Skelly has found it difficult to get minutes for Arsenal this season, with Mikel Arteta admitting it has been a learning curve for both him and the teenager.Miles Lewis-Skelly impressed in midweek in a rare start for Arsenal this season (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has admitted he had to go through the process of “getting to understand Miles Lewis-Skelly better” as Arsenal’s star player starts this season.The teenage sensation made his breakthrough last season, playing regularly in the second half of the season, but has seen his minutes significantly reduced this year. Lewis-Skelly has started…

Liverpool appear to be moving away from Champions League places after Arne Slott’s side endured a crushing defeat in Europe against Chelsea at lunchtime on Saturday. The game started promisingly for the Reds, with Ryan Gravenbirch’s exquisite strike curling past an outstretched Filip Jorgensen to give Liverpool the advantage. And that advantage could easily have been extended by Virgil van Dijk.However, the Dutchman fired a shot over the crossbar after the ball accidentally fell inside the six-yard box. A lack of concentration allowed Chelsea a route back into contention when Enzo Fernandes’s driven cross evaded everyone and found itself in…