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Mayor Mamdani Blasts US Visa Denials for FIFA World Cup Journalists and Coaches

"The denial of visas for journalists from certain countries, or the rejection of a visa for a coach, this is anathema to what this tournament is supposed to be about," Mamdani said at a press conference today. Four nations competing are on Trump's travel ban list. "That's the world's game, which everyone should be able to be a part of."

By Adit Pujari

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Manchester United Remain Confident of Beating Man City for Elliot Anderson

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Manchester United Remain Confident of Beating Man City for Elliot Anderson

United remain intent on signing Anderson and believe they can persuade the 23-year-old to choose Old Trafford over City, per Jamie Jackson and Jacob Steinberg. City are considered frontrunners after Forest rejected an initial £80 million bid, with personal terms between Anderson and City broadly agreed. Anderson made 37 Premier League appearances this season, scoring four goals and four assists.

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Divock Origi Retires From Professional Football

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Divock Origi Retires From Professional Football

Origi has retired from professional football, per Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old Belgian striker had not played a competitive match since April 2024, spending his final years frozen out at AC Milan after leaving Liverpool in 2022. Origi scored the winning goal in the 2019 Champions League final against Tottenham, cementing his status as a Liverpool cult hero.

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Enrique Riquelme Vows to Fight On After Real Madrid Election Loss

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Enrique Riquelme Vows to Fight On After Real Madrid Election Loss

Riquelme congratulated Perez after losing Real Madrid’s presidential election but insisted his campaign only begins now. “For us, this is not the end. It is the beginning,” he said, claiming members “will not go another 20 years without voting.” He added, “We have stopped the sale of the club,” and offered to continue debate over Madrid’s future.

By Nischay Rathore

Pepe Expected to Join Jose Mourinho’s Coaching Staff at Real Madrid

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Pepe Expected to Join Jose Mourinho’s Coaching Staff at Real Madrid

Reports suggest the former Portuguese defender could return to join as Mourinho's assistant. Pepe played for Real Madrid for 10 years(2007-2017) and was a defensive force during Mourinho's first term(2010-2013). Pepe won three La Liga titles and three Champions League titles with Real as a player. He also won four Primeira Liga titles with Porto over two spells.

By Ankit Sharma

Hyundai Sends Record World Cup Fleet and Spot Robots

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Hyundai Sends Record World Cup Fleet and Spot Robots

The South Korean automaker will supply FIFA World Cup 2026 with 994 passenger vehicles, 506 buses and four Boston Dynamics Spot robots across 16 host cities. Hyundai's Executive Vice President Sungwon Jee said Hyundai will deliver “seamless transportation” and “advanced robotics solutions” for teams, officials, media and operations. Spot robots will patrol Dallas' broadcast center and New York-New Jersey Stadium.

By Nischay Rathore

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