7 minutes ago

MetLife Stadium Installs All-Grass World Cup Pitch

MetLife Stadium began installing its 115-yard by 74-yard all-grass World Cup pitch more than a month before kickoff. FIFA senior pitch manager David Graham said “the best players” deserve “the best grass.” Crews ripped up turf, added 18 inches of sand, installed temporary irrigation and switched to North Carolina-grown bermudagrass after New Jersey’s harsh winter.

By Nischay Rathore

34 minutes ago

Timothée Chalamet Leads Adidas’ Star-Studded World Cup Campaign

Chalamet fronts Adidas’ 2026 World Cup campaign, “Backyard Legends,” playing a street football recruiter in a 5-minute Mark Molloy film nodding to ’90s ads. Messi, Bad Bunny, Yamal, Bellingham and Rodman also feature under “You Got This.” “I used to dream of playing with these guys,” Chalamet said, calling it “unbelievable” before this summer’s global tournament arrives.

By Nischay Rathore

about 2 hours ago

Ferland Mendy Could Miss Full Calendar Year After Horror Injury

Mendy was forced off just 10 minutes into the 2-0 win over Espanyol at the weekend. Scans revealed a complete tendon detachment, an injury that will require surgery and a rehabilitation period of atleast one year. The timeline rules the French defender out of action until the start of the 2027-28, the last year of his contract at Madrid.

By Ankit Sharma

about 3 hours ago

Donald Trump Rips World Cup Ticket Prices as FIFA Faces Backlash

Trump criticized World Cup ticket prices after hearing USA-Paraguay seats averaged over $1,000 on resale markets. “I wouldn’t pay it either,” he told the New York Post. FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended “market rates” and called the event “extremely successful” after five million tickets sold, but fans kept ripping costs before the June 12 opener in Los Angeles.

By Nischay Rathore

about 3 hours ago

Newcastle Set Huge Anthony Gordon Price Amid Barcelona Interest

Newcastle reportedly want €90M ($105.6M) for Gordon, though Barcelona believe a deal could close at €75M-€85M ($88M-$99.7M) with add-ons. Deco has spoken to his camp as Hansi Flick seeks forward cover. Gordon has 17 goals and five assists this season, including 10 Champions League goals, and offers left-wing or No. 9 cover. Bayern also push for quick talks.

By Nischay Rathore

about 4 hours ago

Liverpool Could Hijack Tottenham’s Bid to Land Marcos Senesi

Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Senesi, although the move still depends on the club avoiding relegation. As per reports, Liverpool are considering a move for the Bournemouth defender if Ibrahim Konate leaves in the summer, putting Spurs' plans in danger. Tottenham are also in danger of losing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero if they are relegated.

By Ankit Sharma

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