Canadian Premier League embracing global spotlight as 8th season begins
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada and plans in place for a notable rule change, the eyes of the soccer world are sure to turn to the Canadian Premier League this season.
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The World Cup is coming: Score a £300 voucher for authentic signed memorabilia
The flags are out, the kits are being debuted, and the countdown to the World Cup has officially begun. As the world prepares for a month of last-minute goals and legendary performances, there is no better time to secure your own piece of footballing history.
Dzeko declares injury a twist of fate as Bosnia seal World Cup place in shootout
April 1 : Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko could only clutch an ice pack and watch as his teammates secured World Cup qualification, the 40-year-old declaring it must have been "fate" after a last-gasp injury ruled him out of Tuesday's penalty shootout against Italy.
Italy makes heartbreaking history by missing out on third straight World Cup after shootout loss
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes count down the top 26 players who will define this year’s tournament, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Christian Pulisic.
Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Potter clinches World Cup berth
March 31 : Sweden finished rock bottom of their qualifying group with no wins yet booked their World Cup spot on Tuesday with a frantic playoff victory over Poland as manager Graham Potter orchestrated a stunning 'great escape' five months after taking charge.
MLBPA increases war chest to $415M ahead of possible lockout - ESPN
The Major League Baseball Players Association is carrying a war chest more than two times larger than it did at the same point ahead of collective bargaining with Major League Baseball in 2021 as it prepares for the possibility of an extended lockout when the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on Dec. 1.
Gyokeres strikes late as Sweden edge Poland to reach World Cup finals
STOCKHOLM, March 31 : Viktor Gyokeres thumped home an 88th-minute winner as Sweden beat Poland 3-2 in a frantic World Cup qualification playoff final on Tuesday, booking their ticket to the tournament and extending Poland's remarkable winless streak on Swedish soil.
Amnesty warns of 'huge' human rights risks at 2026 World Cup
LONDON, March 31 : Millions of fans heading to the 2026 World Cup face significant human rights risks, Amnesty International said, warning that the tournament is drifting far from the "safe, free and inclusive" event originally promised by world soccer's governing body FIFA.