FIFA Weighs World Cup Ads During Hydration Breaks as Fox Plans New Access

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FIFA Weighs World Cup Ads During Hydration Breaks as Fox Plans New Access

According to the NY Times, Fox Sports said it is still talking with FIFA about how to use World Cup hydration breaks, after reports that ads could air during the three-minute stoppages. VP Zac Kenworthy said it may feel “jarring” for soccer fans, but Fox wants to balance new commercial space with better access, including half-time interviews.

By Tanish Chachra

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Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Valentin Barco From RC Strasbourg

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Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Valentin Barco From RC Strasbourg

Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Barco from RC Strasbourg, with an agreement already in place with the player. Strasbourg are said to be willing to let the Argentine leave after his improvement this season, with Chelsea ready to proceed from June as they continue reshaping their squad. He has 6 G/A this season.

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Pep Guardiola Reveals Joe Hart Decision as Biggest Manchester City Regret

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Pep Guardiola Reveals Joe Hart Decision as Biggest Manchester City Regret

Guardiola said his biggest Man City regret was not giving Hart the chance “to prove himself” after arriving in 2016. He admitted he “should have done” more before moving on to Claudio Bravo and Ederson, saying managers make mistakes and sometimes “I’m not fair enough” when tough decisions shape careers at elite clubs and define dressing-room legacies.

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Erling Haaland Says He Will Miss Pep Guardiola’s On-Pitch Talks

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Erling Haaland Says He Will Miss Pep Guardiola’s On-Pitch Talks

Haaland posted he will miss those “Pep talks” on the pitch after Guardiola’s Man City exit announcement, adding a smiling emoji and blue heart. Haaland was signed by Guardiola in the summer of 2022, and since then, he has won 7 trophies and scored 162 goals, becoming a formidable part of Guardiola's recent Man City success.

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Thomas Tuchel Plans Private England World Cup Camp After Southampton ‘Spygate’

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Thomas Tuchel Plans Private England World Cup Camp After Southampton ‘Spygate’

According to the Daily Mail, Tuchel said England will make their Kansas City World Cup base “as private as possible” after Southampton’s recent spying controversy. He warned that open training sites can reveal set-pieces and penalty plans, giving opponents “a crucial advantage.” Tuchel said England will build protection around sessions and ruled out copying Southampton.

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Liverpool Eye $113M-Plus Move for RB Leipzig’s 19-Year-Old Yan Diomande

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Liverpool Eye $113M-Plus Move for RB Leipzig’s 19-Year-Old Yan Diomande

David Ornstein reports Liverpool are firm contenders for Diomande. "Strong position with 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger, and if the player deal looks doable... talks will follow," he added. Diomande has scored 12 goals and added 8 assists in 33 Bundesliga matches this season, which got him the Bundesliga's rookie of the season. Leipzig seek over $113 million to sell him.

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