Curry Mile business owners slapped with huge fine over illegal shisha cafe
Three Rusholme business owners have had hundreds of thousands of pounds confiscated over an illegal shisha cafe which flouted the law for years.
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Iraq must stay positive ahead of World Cup playoffs, says Arnold
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said his side must remain positive going into the World Cup playoffs after the former Asian champions were drawn to face either Bolivia or Suriname for a berth at next year's finals.
Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup
Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn.
Iraq await Bolivia or Suriname in World Cup playoff tournament
ZURICH :Iraq will play either Bolivia or Suriname to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the inter-confederation playoff tournament draw was held on Thursday to decide the pathways that determine two slots for the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia - ESPN
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would need to go on the road to qualify for their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
2026 World Cup: Mexico to Host Intercontinental Playoffs in Guadalajara, Monterrey
Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday.
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
2026 World Cup draw: Top seeds set in latest FIFA rankings - ESPN
The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings the day after four continents completed qualifying.
McClaren steps down after Jamaica's draw with Curacao
(Corrects spelling of McClaren in headline)