DR Congo’s Friendly Against Chile Will Be Played Closed Doors Amid Ebola Concerns

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DR Congo’s Friendly Against Chile Will Be Played Closed Doors Amid Ebola Concerns

The match, scheduled to take place in France's Orleans on Tuesday, will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the African nation. None of Congo's players have visited the country recently, although some support staff and fans have traveled from there. It is the country's first World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire.

By Ankit Sharma

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Morocco Faces Setback As Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli Go Off Injured in Friendly

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Morocco Faces Setback As Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli Go Off Injured in Friendly

Morocco was held to a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Norway after Brahim Diaz's first-half goal was canceled out by Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute strike. However, bigger concerns emerged as Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli went off injured. Further updates are awaited. Morocco starts its World Cup campaign against Brazil on June 13.

By Ankit Sharma

FIFA Cancels Free World Cup Tickets for 60 Fans After Glitch

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FIFA Cancels Free World Cup Tickets for 60 Fans After Glitch

FIFA has confirmed a website glitch allowed approximately 60 fans to receive 2026 World Cup tickets for free during the checkout process. "FIFA regrets the error and any inconvenience caused," the organization said. Tickets for group stage matches in Toronto remain reserved but the fans must pay the full price within seven days or forfeit them.

By Nischay Rathore

Florentino Perez Welcomes Jose Mourinho Back to Real Madrid

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Florentino Perez Welcomes Jose Mourinho Back to Real Madrid

Perez has confirmed the sensational return of Mourinho to Real Madrid. "We are proud to welcome back one of the best coaches in the world, a proper Madridista... Jose Mourinho," the president stated, per Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese previously won La Liga with a record 100 points and 121 goals in 2011-12 during his first spell at the club.

By Nischay Rathore

Lionel Messi Likes That He's Compared To Manu Ginobili

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Lionel Messi Likes That He's Compared To Manu Ginobili

Messi is undoubtedly Argentina's greatest football player and Manu is certainly GOAT of Argentinian basketball. So, it makes sense that Messi loves the comparison. "It makes me very proud to hear a journalist say that ‘Manu is the Messi of basketball’, in fact they should say that I am the Manu of football," said Leo ahead of the World Cup.

By Samir Mehdi

World Cup Fans Face Visa Rejections for U.S.-Hosted Matches

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World Cup Fans Face Visa Rejections for U.S.-Hosted Matches

Fans from more than a quarter of World Cup nations face U.S. travel bans, tighter visa rules or high rejection rates, BBC analysis found. Iraq fan Abdulla Adnan spent $1,800 chasing a visa, then gave up after consular closures. Jordan fan club chief Abu Kass, rejected despite 42 documents, said, “This World Cup is not ours,” before kickoff.

By Nischay Rathore

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