Wayne Rooney rows Hudson River after Norway’s run to World Cup quarter-finals
Wayne Rooney has honoured his pledge following Norway’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals by rowing down the Hudson River in New York.
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Ajax land Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal
July 18 : Ajax has signed Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from Al-Hilal for a fee of just under €20 million euros ($22.88 million), the Dutch club said on Friday.
Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump will be back in the World Cup spotlight at Sunday's final, after taking a starring role in one of the tournament's defining dramas and with his eye on another hosting gig for America in 2038.
Who Are The Oldest Players To Win A World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup featured veteran stars and first-time competitors that competed for a title much older than some could imagine. From Croatia's Luka Modrić at age 42 to Cape Verde's Vozinha at age 40, the tournament talent spared no age limit. But who are some of the oldest players to have hoisted a World Cup trophy?
Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists
NEW YORK, July 17 : Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled. On Sunday in New Jersey, they will finally meet with rather more than ceremonial silverware at stake.
Baby Haaland in Peru: newborns take names of World Cup stars
MEXICO CITY, July 17 : In Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already christening a new generation of babies after the stars of the World Cup.
Pelé’s Historic 1958 World Cup Jersey Fetches $4.9 Million, Breaking Memorabilia Records
A No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil icon Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, Sotheby’s said Thursday.
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
WASHINGTON: The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of a Champions League final. FIFA announced the pick late Thursday.