While focus remains on men's World Cup, clock starts on 2027 Women's World Cup
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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Canada fans on the march turn Vancouver into sea of red and white
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn’t rule out Brazil move
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn’t ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom on social media. Vozinha said in an interview with Brazilian journalist and influencer Daniel Braune that his contract with second-division Portuguese club Chaves has ended and he wants to keep playing and is keen on finding a new team following his success in the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. Vozinha attracted the attention of the soccer world after an outstanding performance in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with European champion Spain in their opener on June 15. Cape Verde then drew 2-2 with Uruguay, one of South America’s soccer powerhouses. “I ended my contract with my previous club, Deportivo Chaves, and at the moment I still don’t have anything,” he said.
Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics
SEATTLE, June 24 : Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States — plus the nations' unease over local Pride celebrations — loom large over the match.
Argentina sings collective happy birthday to Messi
BUENOS AIRES, June 24 : Moved by Lionel Messi's record-breaking form at the World Cup, Argentines have taken to the streets and social media to sing "Happy Birthday" to their favourite footballer who turned 39 on Wednesday.
Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares
INGLEWOOD, California, June 24 : Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or backpacks in with them due to a clear-bag policy in place for security reasons.
International Liberty Institute proposes eliminating corruption through radical reduction of the state’s role in economy
The International Liberty Institute (ILI) presented a concept for destroying corruption in Ukraine, which is based on an analysis of state failures in the economy, the functioning of the entrepreneurial growth model, as well as conclusions from studies of economic freedom, the institution of private property and the principles of a small state.
King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London
DUBAI: King Charles on Wednesday met the Afghan women’s cricket team at Clarence House in London as a sign of support for the players who officially are no longer allowed to represent their country due to a ban by the Taliban regime, several British media outlets reported.