8 h. ago Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams

Amid all the hoopla circling its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest showWhen the sculptor Joel Shapiro created Blue, the piece that stands around the back of the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, looking out over the Potomac River in Washington, he wanted to tap into a number of elements. The giant matchstick figure denotes movement and energy, risk and possibility. As Shapiro himself has said, it is supposed to “reconfigure depending on how you look at it”.It has the perfect home at the Kennedy Center, the vast cultural hub for ballet and opera, stage productions and concerts. And it resonates on a new level now as the venue prepares to host Friday’s World Cup draw, at which the competing nations at next summer’s extravaganza in the United States, Canada and Mexico will discover their group opponents and knockout round pathways. Because from one angle it is plain that Blue is executing a raking pass. From...

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9 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Donald Trump to take centre stage as England discover their fate

Remember the football? Ah yes. A draw so complicated that it has to go into extra time - but at some point, the sport will take centre stage as the World Cup permutations are confirmed

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9 h. ago Rio Ferdinand's 'man of the people' claim amid new life in Dubai and World Cup draw role

The Manchester United icon will oversee the World Cup draw on Friday, when England learn their opponents for next summer's tournament

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11 h. ago Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe

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28 h. ago Tom Brady leads stellar cast of sporting icons taking part in World Cup draw in front of Trump

A remarkable crossover of sporting icons will take to the stage at the Kennedy Center on Friday to assist with the draw, which will decide the groups for 48 nations for next year's blockbuster tournament.

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33 h. ago West Lothian company takes on iconic Scottish footballers in inaugural Team Jak Cup

The game took place at the Oriam, where Scotland Over 50s team (Scottish Vets FC), faced players from Valneva Scotland, the Scottish Patient Awareness Council and Bouygues Energies & Services.

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35 h. ago England's nightmare 'Group of Death' possible in World Cup draw and Donald Trump sideshow

All you need to know about the World Cup draw featuring Donald Trump and FIFA's entertainment with the US President in mind, plus England's potential nightmare 'Group of Death'

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38 h. ago Donald Trump's favourite band to play for him at World Cup draw with Heidi Klum

Donald Trump's favourite band will play at the 2026 World Cup draw - which is set to be held on Friday ahead of the festival of football next summer

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56 h. ago New LIV Golf star releases statement after rejecting PGA Tour to replace Ryder Cup icon

World No.42 Laurie Canter has returned to LIV Golf and the all-European Majesticks GC franchise to replace the relegated former Open champion Henrik Stenson

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62 h. ago Ever considered cloning your pet? Here’s what you need to know

A growing number of people are exploring the potential of creating copies of their beloved pets

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5 d. ago World Cup chaos begins early as Iran officials BOYCOTT Washington DC draw over Trump's 'visa restrictions'

The state-run IRNA news agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles that go beyond sports considerations.

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7 d. ago Tom Brady leaves NFL Thanksgiving viewers in awe of his stunning $500,000 watch on Fox's coverage

Tom Brady may not have been celebrating Thanksgiving with family on Thursday, but he still had plenty to be thankful for as he called the NFL matinee from Detroit.

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1 week ago Chelsea icon leaves wife huge sum as kids given FA Cup and European winners' medals

Chelsea icon John Dempsey, who won the FA Cup and European Cup Winners Cup with the Blues, has left his wife the majority of his fortune as his kids were gifted his two treasured medals

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2 w. ago Plastic surgeon reveals secrets of Cristiano Ronaldo's changing face, including a painful oral procedure... and how he avoided the 'Tom Brady mistake'

When Cristiano Ronaldo took his seat at US President Donald Trump's glitzy DC gala on Tuesday night, he was a far cry from the spotty teenager who burst onto the scene at Manchester United.

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2 w. ago Tom Brady hypes up bombshell 'cancer breakthrough' from billionaire doctor who owns LA Times

Tom Brady has hailed the 'incredible work' of Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong ahead of an interview next week where he is expected to claim a breakthrough in tackling cancer.

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2 w. ago The Open winner and Ryder Cup icon makes huge career decision after LIV Golf relegation

Henrik Stenson is reportedly expected to return to the DP World Tour next season having played on the LIV Golf circuit since 2022

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2 w. ago Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was used, a prosecutor said Monday

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2 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo joined on 2026 World Cup naughty step by Chelsea star and Man City icon

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line to miss the opening fixture of next year's World Cup after the Al-Nassr icon was sent off against Ireland on Thursday night

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2 w. ago Patriots march on as TreVeyon Henderson’s three touchdowns help down Jets

New York Jets 14–27 New England PatriotsPat move to 9-2, guaranteed winning seasonRookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch to help Drake Maye and the New England Patriots win their eighth straight game, 27-14 over the New York Jets on Thursday night.New England (9-2) matched their longest streak since Tom Brady’s final season with the team in 2019. The Patriots’ 3-0 record in AFC East games is their best start in the division since 2019 (5-0). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo sent off for elbow vs Republic of Ireland as Portugal icon sees red

Portugal were losing 2-0 to the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier when Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo saw red for Portugal and threw a strop

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