Sheeran keeps up England tradition with World Cup camp visit
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 7 : England swapped the training pitch for a musical interlude last week when British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited their World Cup base in Kansas City.
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Obrigado! Heroes' welcome for Cape Verde squad on return from World Cup
PRAIA, July 5 : Cape Verde's soccer squad were given a heroes' welcome by thousands of fans when they returned home on Sunday after a fairytale run at the World Cup that ended in a 3-2 defeat by Argentina in the round of 32.
What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums
NEW YORK, July 5 : Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering — how is that chosen? Is it just coincidence that "Wonderwall" plays after England matches? Are "Freed from Desire" or "Livin' on a Prayer" always played? And why?
"In Messi We Trust" - Argentina have super-fan in Czech countryside
BUKOVKA, Czech Republic, June 30 : If you didn't know that Czech soccer fan Miloslav "Curby" Urbanec was fascinated by the Argentine national team, you might have guessed from the house painted in the sky-blue and white of the team strip and flag. Or the life-size statue of Diego Maradona. Or the Lionel Messi mural.
Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Paris police authorities requested Friday the cancelation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in the French capital because of the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services.
Olympian Ciarán O'Lionáird set out to conquer the world, funeral hears
Locals in Inchigeela, Co Cork, formed a guard of honour outside their parish church on Wednesday afternoon at the conclusion of the funeral mass of Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird, who was remembered for his talent, work ethic, endless curiosity, and deeply compassionate nature.
Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora to star at opening of Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
RIYADH/PARIS: The Esports Foundation has announced that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will be the headline performers at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 at La Seine Musicale, Paris, on July 8.
England's Burn swaps football boots for cowboy boots during break between games
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 20 : England defender Dan Burn bought a cowboy hat and boots before attending an Ella Langley concert in Kansas City with captain Harry Kane on Friday night, embracing a chance to switch off from football amid the biggest tournament of his career.