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Tragedy struck at the Estadio Banorte just before the World Cup friendly between Mexico and Portugal on Saturday, when a fan fell to his death from his box seat.09:01, March 29, 2026Updated March 29, 2026 09:01A man dies after falling at Estadio Banorte over the weekend (Image: Getty Images)A soccer fan died after falling from his box seat during a World Cup friendly warm-up match at Estadio Banorte on Saturday. Mexico will host the tournament this summer along with the United States and Canada.After a series of renovations, Estadio Banorte reopened this weekend to host Mexico vs. Portugal. But their…
Defender Ben Davis could join the interim manager’s coaching staff with seven games left in the season. Davies is even being touted in some corners as a possible appointment, alongside the likes of Harry Redknapp, Glenn Hoddle, Tim Sherwood and Chris Hughton, all of whom have experience in north London.Davis’ role for the rest of the season is unclear after undergoing ankle surgery in January. The Welshman has already obtained his UEFA A license and his contract with the club is due to expire in the summer. The veteran had plans to continue playing for years heading into this season,…
Gisile Dou scored two goals as the French national team defeated the Colombian national team 3-1 on Sunday as both teams prepare for this summer’s 2026 World Cup.Marcus Thuram also scored for France in front of an announced crowd of 60,734 at Northwest Stadium, home of the Washington Commanders.Kylian Mbapp, who started France’s 2-1 win over Brazil earlier this week, came on as a substitute in the 78th minute. He is now just one goal away from equaling Olivier Giroud’s French all-time scoring record of 57 goals.M-Vap was working towards a comeback after missing a game with his club Real…
Mircea Lucescu, who would have been the oldest active manager at the 2026 World Cup had Romania qualified, collapsed in front of his players while overseeing a team meeting on Sunday.Mircea Lucescu leads Romania at age 80 (Image: Serhat Cagdas/Anadolu via Getty Images)Romania coach Mircea Lucescu collapsed during a team meeting on Sunday and was rushed to hospital. Mr Lucescu, 80, is currently in stable condition and will undergo further tests.The Romanian, who has been battling health issues in recent months, was preparing his players to face Slovakia in a friendly on Tuesday. Both teams saw their hopes of qualifying…
Lionesses star Missy Beau Kearns has revealed that she and her footballer partner Liam Walsh have tragically lost their baby. The Aston Villa and England midfielder shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram.She posted on her Stories, “It is with a very heavy heart that I want to share that we lost a baby during my pregnancy. The last few weeks have been filled with a kind of sadness that is hard to explain and we are still trying to come to terms with everything.””Right now, we are focused on recovering from this situation and supporting each other. We are truly…
The Provence corner dining set features two sofa sections, two compact stools and a contemporary glass-top table, perfect for al fresco dining or relaxing drinks in the garden.This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn moreAn example of furniture sold by Garden Furniture Center (Image: The Garden Furniture Center)As daylight hours get longer and temperatures rise, households across the country are refocusing on gardening. After months of cold conditions, patios and outdoor areas are being revitalized and more people are styling them to match the comfort of their indoor living…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from Portugal’s friendly against Mexico and the USMNT not only left fans disappointed not to see him in action, but also led to manager Jos Mourinho making another controversial statement. After a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Azteca (Banorte), ahead of the game against Mauricio Pochettino’s side, Benfica’s current manager did not hesitate to highlight the influence the 41-year-old Portuguese star has had on his team. Mourinho slams Portugal and praises CR7Both Portugal and Mexico had their moments of brilliance during the match, but neither was able to capitalize on their opportunities to seal the victory. The…
Of Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man England squad with just one game remaining before departure, it is likely that either Phil Foden or Cole Palmer will be playing in the World Cup.Cole Palmer replaces Phil Foden amid World Cup contention (Image: Michael Regan/The FA via Getty Images)Phil Foden is two games shy of reaching 50 caps for England. Still, the big star appears to be in serious danger of being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad this summer.A lack of plane tickets is raising the possibility of a direct shootout between Cole Palmer and Foden, who have joined the 26-man…
Jurgen Klopp was in the Anfield dugout again on Saturday afternoon. (Image: Getty)Jay Spearing praised Jurgen Klopp’s excellence after the Liverpool Legends scored a fantastic goal against Borussia Dortmund Legends. On Saturday at Anfield, the iconic Reds of the previous era were held to a 2-2 stalemate by a great side from Dortmund.The match was sponsored by the LFC Foundation and also marked Jurgen Klopp’s return to Anfield for the first time since the Reds won the Premier League trophy last season. And Spearing revealed the German made Sir Kenny Dalglish’s side feel like a million bucks before kick-off.He said,…
PPerhaps in another world, some of the players we now proudly wear our national team colors might have ended up representing another flag. FIFA’s eligibility rules provide flexibility that allows players to represent their countries based on tradition, place of residence, and other personal factors, thereby shaping their chances of playing in major tournaments like the World Cup. Some of these stories are well-known, others less so, but each helps explain how these decisions are made.Choices shaped by tradition, opportunity and identityFor many players, tradition plays a central role. Jack Grealish, for example, represented Ireland at youth level due to…