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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA on Monday deepened its commercial relationship with the gambling industry with a four-year deal that will allow some gambling operators to live stream World Cup matches this year.of Transactions with data providers Statistics execution It will run until 2029, in collaboration with brands such as soccer statistics specialist Opta, to “deliver official betting data and livestreams to account holders” for most FIFA competitions.”It will also grant exclusive betting rights to thousands of matches per season across FIFA member association competitions powered by FIFA+,” the soccer body said, without specifying the value of the deal.The FIFA+ website…

Atlético are already looking to qualify for the Copa del Rey, and the manager made this clear in his press conference ahead of the round of 16 match against Deportivo in Riazor. Coach Diego Pablo Simeone gave an analysis of the match against Deport to the media in the press room of Ciudad Deportiva de Majadaonda.”He’s a kid who plays very well. He has a vision of the game, especially when you play against a team with a low block, like he did with the assist to Julien on the last play.”Alda Güler creates magic with a soccer ball during…

Macclesfield FC’s defeat of holders Crystal Palace was one of the biggest FA Cup upsets on a weekend filled with great football stories at home and abroad.January 12, 2026, 12:07Updated January 12, 2026 12:07Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace in the biggest shock in FA Cup history (Image: PA)The FA Cup delivered the biggest shock of all time, with one of the best third-round weekends in recent history.Macclesfield’s fairytale victory over Crystal Palace – the bottom team who knocked out the holders – made them the first sixth-tier team to beat a higher-ranked team in the competition.There were many great stories…

Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, celebrated winning his first trophy with the Catalan club on Sunday night. However, the English striker’s short 15-minute appearance in the final and the appearance of his team-mates could have an impact on his future playing time.Rashford’s Barcelona faced rivals Real Madrid in the Super Cup final in Jeddah. Star player Rafinha broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, but Vinicius Junior equalized moments later. Robert Lewandowski’s goal quickly put Barcelona in the lead just before half-time, but an exhilarating first half saw Gonzalo García score the Whites’ third in…

LONDON (AP) — Newly established Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has rejected the idea that Arsenal are “going back in time” with their emphasis on set-pieces under Mikel Arteta.”I don’t know who calls them ‘Set Piece FC’ but I definitely don’t,” Rosenior said on Monday, two days after the English League Cup semi-final first leg clash at Stamford Bridge.Arsenal lead the Premier League by six points and are top of the Champions League with six wins from six league games, but have shown little weakness as they bid to lift their first trophy since winning the FA Cup in 2020 at…

Scott McTominay showed his worth once again by scoring twice in Napoli’s 2-2 draw at San Siro, earning the Scottish star even more widespread recognition in the Italian media.January 12, 2026, 12:48Updated January 12, 2026 12:48Scott McTominay played a starring role in the draw between Napoli and Inter Milan (Image: AP)Hindsight is very useful in life, but it’s even more useful when analyzing mistakes made in the transfer market. There is no club out there that hasn’t felt a little foolish by parting ways with a player who went on to go on to great success elsewhere.And the truth is,…

Eddie Howe has expressed his displeasure at the rule change that allowed Manchester City’s £62.5m signing Antoine Semenyo to play against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The 26-year-old Ghanaian international, who joined City from Bournemouth last week, will be eligible to play against the Magpies in Tuesday night’s first leg at St James’ Park despite already coming on as a substitute in Bournemouth’s 2-0 second round defeat to Brentford in August.Semenyo, who scored on his debut in Saturday’s 10-1 win over Exeter in the FA Cup, can now score under new EFL Rule 6.4, which allows players to represent…

MThe ovistar Plus+ camera captured a special and important image of Kylian Mbapp during the medal ceremony of the Spanish Super Cup. After receiving his runners-up medal, the French striker made a clear gesture to his Real Madrid teammates to leave the pitch and head to the locker room.Several white players remained on the pitch during Barcelona’s celebrations, but Mbapp chose to stay, avoiding witnessing the champions’ final act and hastening his team’s exit. This scene occurred after traditional protocols in the hallway for both teams.Alda Goulart creates magic with a soccer ball during Real Madrid trainingThe French star arrived…

Manchester United had their FA Cup hopes ended by former player Danny Welbeck on Sunday – one of a number of players who have enjoyed life away from the Red Devils.January 12, 2026, 14:24Updated January 12, 2026 14:25Danny Welbeck’s goal knocks Manchester United out of the FA Cup (Image: )Manchester United’s reinforcements over the past decade have, understandably, been consistently criticized for failing to overspend and under-supply players.However, their retention rates are not necessarily that great. For a long time, they were fooled by the continent’s shiny new things, fashionable names, and missed out on some of the less flashy…

Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker has announced that he will step down at the end of this season, ending an eight-year spell in which he has produced some of the club’s best talent. Mertesacker helped develop the careers of promising players such as Ethan Nwaneri, Miles Lewis-Skelly and Max Dauman, earning him a beloved place within the club’s ranks.He also played a key role in integrating former players Jack Wilshere and Adam Birchall into coaching roles within the club, while maintaining a close working relationship with manager Mikel Arteta. In addition to his contribution to the academy, Mertesacker was also…