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Ticket prices have been a hot topic ahead of the World Cup, with FIFA celebrating a last-minute strategy aimed at boosting attendance.FIFA is concerned about attendance numbers for World Cup matches (Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Football supporters will be given free tickets to the World Cup amid fears some matches will be played in half-empty stadiums. With the tournament starting next week, FIFA is concerned about attendance numbers, with fans continuing to be disappointed by the staggering prices of tickets.For example, the cheapest ticket for England’s opener against Croatia on June 17 was on sale on FIFA’s resale platform in April…

Andoni Iraola did a great job in a 4-2-3-1 for Bournemouth (Image: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth, via Getty Images)Whoever takes charge of Liverpool next season, there is little doubt that the Reds’ midfield will require a major overhaul. Too often this season, the engine room has been surprisingly easily bypassed and exposed under Arne Slott. Its members appeared as spectators, showing signs of fatigue, or perhaps even disinterest. Now that Slott has left his role, the overhaul will be uncompromising and revolve around a fresh concept and new contract.His replacement is likely to be Andoni Iraola, who is likely…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jonathan Osorio, making his 90th appearance for Canada, scored a second-half goal and Canada defeated Uzbekistan 2-0. world cup Adjusted on Monday night. Osorio, who came on in the second half, scored his first goal for Canada since 2023 with a shot past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov in the 58th minute. This was Osorio’s 10th international goal. Fellow substitute Jayden Nelson added Canada’s second goal in stoppage time. Tani Oluwaseyi assisted on both goals. Canadian defender Moises Bonbito came on as a substitute in the 31st minute and then limped back to the locker room with…

Manchester United are focusing on overhauling their midfield in the summer transfer window, with Michael Carrick appointed as permanent head coach.June 1, 2026, 11:46Updated June 1, 2026 12:00Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with Hayden Hackney (Image: Trevor Wilkinson/NurPhoto)Manchester United have joined the ranks of clubs to sign Hayden Hackney this summer, with Michael Carrick said to be backing a move for the Middlesbrough midfielder.Hackney is widely regarded as one of the best players outside the Premier League and was influential in helping Boro reach the Championship play-offs, where they ultimately lost to Hull City in last…

Premier League legend James Milner has confirmed on social media that the 2025-26 season with Brighton was his final season, bringing an end to his illustrious playing career.June 1, 2026, 09:06Updated June 1, 2026, 09:33James Milner announces retirement from football (Image: Getty Images)James Milner, the Premier League’s all-time appearances leader, has announced his retirement from professional football in a heartfelt social media post.The former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder will end his illustrious career at the age of 40 at the end of the 2025-26 season. Milner made his senior debut for Leeds in 2002 and joined his last club…

Josep Guardiola will have no shortage of offers in the coming months, but he wants to focus on his family during his football break and has no interest in managing David Beckham’s Inter Miami team.Pep Guardiola wants to take a break rather than return to Inter Miami immediately (Image: 2026 Getty Images)Pep Guardiola will ignore a surprising approach from new Inter Miami manager Sir David Beckham.Inter Miami co-owner Beckham has made Guardiola his first choice to replace Javier Mascherano, who resigned last month. Since Mascherano’s departure, Beckham and the Inter Miami leadership have held off on appointing a replacement, waiting…

Barcelona’s reluctance to pay the agreed fee for Marcus Rashford’s permanent transfer poses a problem for Manchester United as they hope to pursue other deals.June 1, 2026, 16:29Updated June 1, 2026 16:50Marcus Rashford remains keen to join Barcelona (Image: David Aliaga/Getty Images)Manchester United fear Marcus Rashford’s future will not be finalized until after the World Cup, which would seriously disrupt the club’s summer transfer business and Michael Carrick’s plans for next season.Rashford remains in limbo due to a breakdown in communication between United and Barcelona. Barça had agreed to make this season’s loan contract permanent for a transfer fee of…

Marcus Rashford likely to move to Tottenham (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Marcus Rashford is said not to be keen on a move to Tottenham, amid claims Spurs are keeping a close eye on the England international. The north Londoners are one of four Premier League sides interested in Rashford, 28, with Barcelona yet to trigger their £26m option to sign him permanently as part of a loan deal. The Catalan giants reportedly have until mid-June to make a decision, after which the clause will expire.Rashford will return to his parent club Manchester United after spending last season on loan in…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Ricardo Pepi reflected on how much has changed in four years.When he got a call in November 2022 from then-U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter informing him of his next decision, he hung up. Remove Pepi from World Cup roster.Go back to this May 22nd. Pepi was a passenger in the car his father, Daniel, drove in Dallas when he was the current coach. Mauricio Pochettino WhatsApp video A message sent to this year’s American 26 jumped out at me.”I showed it to him and he immediately started crying a little bit,” Pepi said. “Obviously it’s not good…

Tired of seeing goalkeepers convulsing and collapsing? Or would you rather watch reruns of the actual Royal Rumble than the cheap imitations given away for free after every corner kick?We might change something related to VAR. After all, it seems like not a week goes by without some kind of discussion about whether decisions were made or not made, and how long it took to reach the right (or wrong) outcome.Now, ahead of the World Cup starting next week, there are some big changes to the laws of the game.These changes are expected to reduce the constant grappling before set…