3 d. ago Netflix quietly removes Stranger Things mistake after fans spot 'obvious' blunder

Stranger Things fans flocked to social media to compare the mishap to Game of Thrones’ iconic Starbucks cup moment.

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5 d. ago Sudan’s players endure brutal war to bring hope through the Africa Cup of Nations

The Falcons of Jediane qualified for the Africa Cup despite training and playing every qualifying game abroad

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7 d. ago Nigeria XI vs Tunisia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for AFCON

Eric Chelle considering a big selection for Nigeria’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations

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8 d. ago Carlos Baleba transfer chase takes twist as Man Utd target suffers AFCON blow

Carlos Baleba was forced off injured at half-time of Cameroon's opening Africa Cup of Nations game against Gabon, with the midfielder replaced by Jean Onana

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1 week ago Liverpool cult hero to miss World Cup after horror injury in last game before winter break

Liverpool learned of a serious injury to record signing Alexander Isak just days before Christmas but one of their former stars has suffered a heartbreaking blow of his own

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1 week ago TRNSMT 2026: Festival stage times could change due to clash with Scotland World Cup game

A source close to TRNSMT also said organisers are considering showing the game after the Friday night performances are finished.

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1 week ago Aston Villa looking for 10th consecutive win and Afcon begins – matchday live

⚽ Discussion, news and buildup to all Sunday’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Saturday’s reports | Mail us hereGood morning reader and welcome to Sunday’s matchday live! While there may only be one Premier League game today there is no shortage of action elsewhere, including the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts, Morocco, take on Comoros at the newly opened Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that will be a hell of an atmosphere.In the Premier League we have (title challenging?) Aston Villa hosting Manchester United, in a fixture that should provide a decent measuring stick for both sides. There is also a slate of Women’s League Cup quarter-finals to look ahead to, plus three of the top four in the Scottish Premiership in action. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wembanyama stars as Spurs stun Thunder to set up NBA Cup final with Knicks

Wembanyama shines in upset of ThunderBrunson’s 40 lifts Knicks past MagicSpurs, Knicks to meet in NBA Cup finalVictor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game absence with 22 points and nine rebounds, giving San Antonio a surge and the Oklahoma City Thunder just their second loss with the 111-109 victory Saturday night putting the Spurs in the NBA Cup final.The Spurs play the New York Knicks in Tuesday night’s final. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arne Slot drops major hint on Mohamed Salah’s future after Liverpool beat Brighton

Salah came off the bench to help Liverpool beat Brighton in his final club game before joining up with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations

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3 w. ago Welcome to the 2026 World Cup shakedown! The price of a ticket: the integrity of the game | Marina Hyde

In World Cup parlance, Qatar was Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s qualifier. Now it’s the big time for Trump’s dictator-curious protegeI used to think Fifa’s recent practice of holding the World Cup in autocracies was because it made it easier for world football’s governing body to do the things it loved: spend untold billions of other people’s money and siphon the profits without having to worry about boring little things like human rights or public opinion. Which, let’s face it, really piss around with your bottom line.But for a while now, that view has seemed ridiculously naive, a bit like assuming Recep Erdoğan followed Vladimir Putin’s election-hollowing gameplan just because hey, he’s an interested guy who likes to read around a lot of subjects. So no: Fifa president Gianni Infantino hasn’t spent recent tournaments cosying up to authoritarians because it made his life easier. He’s done it to learn from the best. And his latest decree this week simply confirms Fifa is now a fu...

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3 w. ago How much England fans will have pay for each game at the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico

England have qualified for the World Cup and fans now know how much tickets are going to set them back

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3 w. ago FIFA receive official letter of complaint as World Cup controversy surfaces already

Planning for the 2026 World Cup is already well underway but FIFA have received a complaint from one of the nations who have already booked their spot at the tournament

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3 w. ago LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Organisers confirm ‘Pride Match’ activities will take placeSeattle to host Egypt v Iran in Group G next summerPlans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during next summer’s World Cup will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.Seattle organisers have confirmed they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group G on 26 June. Rainbow flags will also be allowed into the stadium by Fifa. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

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3 w. ago ITV to show opening game of 2026 World Cup as UK TV schedule confirmed

ITV and BBC again share broadcasting duties in the United Kingdom for the 2026 tournament

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3 w. ago Egypt and Iran ask Fifa to prevent LGBTQ+ Pride celebration at World Cup 2026 match

Egypt’s football body says Pride event would clash with valuesIran raises objections to plans organised by local Seattle groupEgypt and Iran are calling on football’s governing body to intervene in the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration planned to coincide with their group stage match in Seattle at the 2026 World Cup.Egypt’s Football Association (EFA) said on Tuesday it had sent a letter to Fifa urging them to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s match against Iran next June. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago How to watch England World Cup game in Texas and become a cowboy for a day

Tour operators are already saddling up, offering Three Lions fans the 'ultimate match-day adventure' with packages to watch England play in the World Cup 2026 in Texas

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3 w. ago Fifa to use cooling breaks at every World Cup 2026 game, regardless of weather

Every game will pause 22 minutes into each halfBreaks will essentially split games into four “quarters”Fifa said the change is in the interest of player safetyFifa says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.The referee will stop the game 22 minutes into each half for players to take drinks, regardless of the temperature, the host country – the United States, Canada or Mexico – or whether the stadium has a roof and air conditioning. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago World Cup 'Pride' match to feature countries where homosexuality is illegal

Plans for the Seattle game to be a 'Pride Match' were put in place before it was identified as the venue for Egypt v Iran. This only happened after the World Cup draw

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3 w. ago Three failed asylum seekers from Iran and Egypt all deny repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach

Sussex police officers received a report that a 33-year-old woman had been raped on the lower esplanade in Brighton at around 5am on the morning of October 4.

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