6 h. ago Trump orders US embassies to prioritize World Cup fan visas ahead of draw and expected peace prize in DC: Live

Trump is rumored to be the recipient of the new ‘FIFA Peace Prize’

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7 h. ago US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

Sport

11 h. ago Report takes aim at Fifa and IOC over policies for athletes convicted of sexual assault

The collaborative report said a lack of clear standards across borders creates confusion for big events like the World Cup and OlympicsWith the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to take place on Friday, a report examining the participation of athletes convicted of sexual offences at major sporting events has highlighted significant distrust of international sports governing bodies in how they deal with these situations.The report, titled No One Wants to Talk About It, is the result of interviews with elite athletes directly affected by sexual abuse and is intended to gauge attitudes around the eligibility and accreditation criteria for athletes with prior criminal sexual convictions and their participation at mega sporting events. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago ‘Fifa cannot be silent’: human rights groups speak out over 2026 World Cup concerns

Sport and Rights Alliance has made seven requests for actionAmnesty International USA also worried by US government’s roleFifa risks becoming “a public relations tool of an increasingly authoritarian US government,” human rights organisations have warned as they call on football’s international governing body to do more to protect the rights of residents and supporters at next summer’s World Cup.With concerns rising over the possibility of local communities and travelling fans being subjected to immigration raids or arbitrary detention during the tournament, the Sport and Rights Alliance has made seven requests for action from Fifa before Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington. The key demand is that Fifa “commit to ensuring effective protections against racial profiling, arbitrary detention, and unlawful immigration enforcement during the tournament”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ben Stokes says England are desperate to avenge ‘rubbish’ first Test performance

Stokes insists the players feel the same pain as the travelling fans after a two-day defeat in Perth.

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7 d. ago Shocking moment sports reporter has her hair pulled by unruly soccer fans traveling to game

A Brazilian soccer reporter had her hair violently pulled by unruly fans in a shocking video from Rio de Janeiro's Galeao Airport. Now 25-year-old Duda Dalponte is speaking out.

Sport

8 d. ago An axe, bucket and cannon: The quirky rivalry trophies of college football that players and fans go wild for

From the small schools to the powerhouse programs, nothing captures a sports fan's attention quite like a traveling trophy

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8 d. ago English cricket fanatic, 18, reveals he 'fractured his skull' in a horror motorbike accident as he travels to Australia for the Ashes

An English cricket fan, who is travelling from Manchester to Australia to watch the Ashes without catching a plane, has opened up on the moment he suffered a 'broken nose and a fractured skull' following a motorbike accident.

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8 d. ago Blonde woman arrives at airport before concert and then people realise who she is

A music fan has shared the moment she and other fans were travelling to Finland for a concert, only to get the shock of a lifetime while they were waiting at the airport gate

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1 week ago Eddie Howe hopes Newcastle can banish travel sickness on mission to Marseille

Magpies’ away record is a worry before Champions League meeting with Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood and coNewcastle fans are travelling to Marseille with a soundtrack of uncertainty echoing in their ears. Quite apart from the official warnings about rampant pickpocketing, street crime and potential football‑related violence, their phones seem full of concerned messages from families and friends.Those oft-repeated exhortations to variously “take care”, “watch yourself” and “stay safe” in a city listed regularly among Europe’s most dangerous could, in a different context, easily apply to Eddie Howe’s team. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ed Sheeran's 'conflict' with wife emerges in rare interview about relationship

Wrexham fans travel to Ipswich on Saturday and could catch a glimpse of Ed Sheeran, who has opened up about his marriage to Cherry Seaborn

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1 week ago Beautiful UK town that 'looks like Cotswolds' is found where you wouldn't expect

A travel fan has been to a town in the Midlands and has revealed to all his followers that he's found a place 'just like the Cotswolds' – so he is keen to share his discovery

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2 w. ago Steve Smith launches into bizarre Monty Panesar ‘Mastermind’ rant on eve of Ashes

Ex-England spinner Panesar recently called on travelling fans and media to barrack Smith over his role in ‘Sandpapergate’ and the Australia captain has launched an unexpected riposter

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2 w. ago Donald Trump makes up new rule so football fans can go to FIFA World Cup 2026

Donald Trump has announced that World Cup ticket-holders will get priority for US visa interviews ahead of the 2026 tournament, but officials have issued a warning

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2 w. ago Trump rolls out FIFA ‘PASS’ to give priority visas to 2026 US World Cup visitors

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says World Cup ticket holders will get priority appointments but undergo the same vetting as other visa applicants

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2 w. ago Denmark fans play Scotland at their own game as they arrive for decisive World Cup clash

Denmark take on Scotland on Tuesday night, knowing if they avoid defeat they will secure their place at next summer's World Cup - and will be backed by thousands of travelling fans

Sport

2 w. ago 'Biggest ever' Black Friday holiday sale with money off trips to Morocco, Budapest and France

Travel fans can get a range of high quality trips to beat the winter blues

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2 w. ago Ruthless Shiffrin storms to record 102nd win as Olympic slalom season begins

Shiffrin wins by 1.66sec in dominant displayAmerican’s 102nd World Cup win overallAlbanian teenager Lara Colturi takes secondAmerican Mikaela Shiffrin laid down a marker for the Olympic season ahead by obliterating her rivals to easily win the opening Alpine Ski World Cup slalom race on Saturday.The 30-year-old was in a class of her own, going quickest on both her runs to win by 1.66 seconds for her ninth career win in Levi and a record-extending 102nd World Cup victory. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales v Japan road closures in Cardiff as drivers warned of disruption

We've picked out all the key travel information for fans heading to the Principality Stadium to watch the Wales v Japan match on Saturday

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3 w. ago Holidaymakers are afraid of visiting parts of Spain because they fear being 'shot with a water

Mark Meader, vice-president of the US ASTA travel association, told representatives that scenes of activists firing water pistols at tourists had discouraged some from visiting Barcelona.

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