7 minutes ago

Manchester United Secures Key Land for New 100,000-Seater Stadium

United acquired a 25-acre site from Indurent, a Blackstone portfolio company, located 350m north-west of Old Trafford, a major milestone in their £2 billion stadium project. The new ground, designed by Norman Foster, would become the largest sporting arena in the UK, with the wider regeneration project expected to create 48,000 local jobs and 15,000 new homes.

By Adit Pujari

Argentina Face Austria to Headline a Four-Game World Cup Slate Today

Monday's World Cup slate has four matches: defending champions Argentina face Austria at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, France take on Iraq at 5 p.m. ET on Fox after Mbappe's brace in their Group I opener, Norway face Senegal at 8 p.m. ET on Fox, and Jordan meet Algeria at 11 p.m. ET on FS1.

By Adit Pujari

about 6 hours ago

Journo Suspended for Calling Childbirth “Disgusting” Amid Doku Paternity Leave Discussion

France Pierron was reportedly pulled from air, starting Monday, after calling childbirth a “disgusting moment” while discussing Jeremy Doku planning to leave Belgium’s camp for his child's birth in July. The comment triggered heavy criticism across social media. L’Équipe later apologized to Doku and suspended the presenter. "I don't think it's anyone else's business," Ollie Watkins said in Doku's support

By Nischay Rathore

about 7 hours ago

Francisco Conceicao Defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Place in Portugal’s Team

Conceicao denied that teammates were forced to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even if other players were in better positions. “There's no one like him when it comes to scoring goals. He's here to help, just like any other player.” Conceicao maintained that Ronaldo's leadership and goals are critical if Portugal wants to make a deep run in the tournament.

By Ankit Sharma

about 8 hours ago

26 Meter Statue in Argentina Becomes World's Tallest Lionel Messi Tribute

Argentina unveiled a 26-meter statue of Messi in Neuquén, surpassing the 21-meter tribute in India as the world’s tallest statue of the star. Local artist Aldo Beroisa built the concrete-covered, 70-ton monument on a steel base near National Route 22, depicting him lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy and aiming to boost tourism from fans.

By Nischay Rathore

about 8 hours ago

France Legend Patrick Vieira Calls Out Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku After Iran Draw

Belgium created a host of chances but failed to convert in the goalless draw against Iran. Vieira questioned Lukaku and De Bruyne's lackluster performance. "Their two best players are not match fit. You can see their lack of tempo." The Napoli duo missed a large part of the season through injuries. Belgium plays New Zealand in their final group game.