Kartal returns to Fenerbahce as head coach
GDANSK, June 18 : Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has returned to Fenerbahce for a fourth managerial spell, the Turkish Super Lig side said on Thursday.
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Esports Foundation launches the largest creator program for its world and country tournaments
PARIS/RIYADH: The Esports Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup, has opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program — the largest co-streaming initiative in esports and a deepening of the body’s growth strategy.
How LinkedIn led Lopes on World Cup adventure with Cape Verde
June 13 : When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the professional social media platform - he ignored it, almost costing him the chance to play at the 2026 World Cup.
Karena Piala Dunia Bukan Cuma Ajang Berebut Status 'Raja Dunia'
Piala Dunia 2026 resmi dimulai, Jumat (12/6/2026) dini hari WIB, saat Meksiko mengalahkan Afrika Selatan 2-0, yang dilanjutkan kemenangan Korea Selatan 2-1 atas Republik Ceko.
DAZN, DirecTV Latin America strike sports channel deal ahead of World Cup
June 11 : Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, said it had struck a deal to bring DirecTV Latin America's DSPORTS channels to its platform in five countries, expanding its soccer offering as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off.
Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
BEIJING: Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning - nicknamed "Card Master" for his enthusiasm in booking players - as the country's representative for the tournament.
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
MANCHESTER: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (Jun 11) as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than double that of Qatar 2022, throwing a harsh spotlight on the environmental price of football's expanding showpiece.
Canada's Sarah Mitton finishes 3rd at Stockholm Diamond League
Canada's Sarah Mitton finished third in the women's shot put at a Diamond League meet in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday.