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Congo’s soccer team has canceled its three-day World Cup preparation training camp and farewell to fans scheduled for the capital Kinshasa following an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.Preparations will be made elsewhere in response to an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola known as Bundibugyo. killed over 130 people and caused nearly 600 suspected patients.The World Health Organization has declared that public health emergency There is international concern.The Congolese national team is scheduled to play World Cup warm-up matches against Denmark on June 3 in Liege, Belgium, and against Chile on June 9 in southern Spain. Both games will…

Hull City are set to face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final (Image: Getty)Hull City owner Akun Ilikari has revealed that he has been told the club will be offered immediate promotion to the Premier League in the aftermath of the Spygate scandal between Southampton and Middlesbrough. The Tigers changed opponents a few days before the playoff finals, making their preparations to face the Saints hopeless.Southampton have been found guilty of breaching EFL regulations after they were caught spying on Middlesbrough training ahead of their play-off semi-final. They also admitted two other counts of spying on opposing teams, resulting in…

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) – Hearts expressed concern on Wednesday that their plans set a “worrying precedent”. Scottish title decider Last weekend’s game against Celtic ended before the game could officially end due to a pitch invasion.The Edinburgh club said it had written to Scottish football authorities regarding the “circumstances surrounding the early termination of the match”.Callum Osmund’s goal in the final eight minutes of stoppage time on Saturday sealed Celtic’s title-clinching 3-1 win, sparking wild celebrations among fans as hundreds rushed onto the pitch and approached the dejected Hearts players.The match appeared to be over before the full stoppage time…

Michael Carrick is set to become Manchester United’s permanent manager, but no announcement has been made as negotiations continue regarding backroom staff.Michael Carrick is expected to become Manchester United’s permanent manager, but no official announcement has been made (Image: Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Manchester United are close to confirming the appointment of Michael Carrick, but an announcement is thought to have been delayed due to an increase in backroom staff.The Red Devils have reached an agreement with Carrick, with the former player penning a two-year contract with the option of an additional year. It is a reward for his…

Probably the Norwegian national team player. world cup is among a group of current and former soccer players who are backing calls for FIFA to tighten heat protocols at tournaments.Morten Torsby is expected to be part of Norway’s selection for their first Men’s World Cup appearance since 1998. In 2020, he founded We Play Green, a movement that encourages footballers to take action on environmental and climate issues.open letter The New Weather Institute’s letter to FIFA, signed by Thorsby and dozens of other players (none of whom will be competing in the World Cup), says it is “essential that the…

Gabby Logan has issued a response to former BBC presenter Gary Lineker after he appeared to criticize the company’s decision to remain in Britain for the World Cup.May 18, 2026 20:58Updated May 18, 2026 20:59Gabby Logan responds to Gary Lineker about the BBC’s World Cup coverage plans (Image: Getty Images)Gabby Logan has staunchly defended the BBC’s decision to have a work-from-home World Cup studio after Gary Lineker described it as a “green box in Salford”.Last month, former BBC presenter Lineker ridiculed the company and boasted that being made redundant meant he could spend a tournament in New York. He added…

FIFA has confirmed it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which is less than a month away. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has raised serious doubts about whether Sebastian Desabre’s side will be able to participate in the summer tournament.The United States recently imposed travel bans on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the Ebola outbreak. FIFA said in an official statement that the organization is “aware of and monitoring the situation regarding the Ebola outbreak and…

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has made another bombshell before leaving the club. Jamie Carragher has criticized Egyptian Salah, sparking a huge backlash.Jamie Carragher is not too impressed by Mo Salah’s social media comments (Image: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Jamie Carragher compared Mohamed Salah’s social media comments to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United rant and labeled the Egyptian player “selfish”.The Liverpool star came off the bench on Friday night as the Reds lost 4-2 at Aston Villa, with familiar flaws once again exposed. Arne Slott has seen his team, which was champions this time last year, lose 12 times.They are yet to…

Tonda Eckert is facing a lot of pressure at Southampton following his playoff exit. (Image: Getty)Latest information on Spygate, in which Southampton manager Tonda Eckert takes full responsibilityPlay-off expulsion and point deductions: Southampton were dramatically expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting multiple scouting violations. The independent disciplinary committee also handed the club a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 season, dashing any immediate dreams of a return to the Premier League.Middlesbrough return to Wembley: Despite losing 2-1 on aggregate to Southampton in the semi-final, Middlesbrough returned to the play-offs. Instead of Southampton, they will face Hull City at Wembley…

BOSTON (AP) — After more than 30 years, world cup I’m back in Boston.At least, it’s nearby. The World Cup match will be held in the small town of Foxboro, about 30 miles south of “Beantown,” and for the first time since 1994, Italy’s national team, which beat Spain 2-1 in the quarterfinals, was played at the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium.Boston/Foxboro also hosted Women’s World Cup games in 1999 and 2003, the latter at current Gillette Stadium, which opened in 2002 and is home to the NFL’s New England Patriots.Gillette Stadium (renamed Boston Stadium for the World Cup, per FIFA regulations)…