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The United Arab Emirates has struck a sweet spot. It is hedging against the US even as it leverages good ties in Washington to load up on AI chips and assert itself in hotspots from Yemen to Sudan that put it in conflict with the rest of the US’s Arab partners. The UAE is pushing ahead with sensitive projects linked to China, the US’s top rival, but US and Arab officials tell Middle East Eye it is enduring little cost for doing so. MEE revealed recently that US intelligence assessed members of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were deployed at a…
Everton are breaking new ground this season. So too is Jack Grealish. This week’s winner against Bournemouth might have been tinged with a stroke of good fortune but there is nothing lucky about the forward’s rediscovery of his top form.Grealish, with his playful charm, perfectly captures the sense of positivity around the club in the present moment. Under David Moyes, Everton have become a highly watchable side – not completely reliable, but nonetheless driven by entertainers. Last week they secured their first victory at Manchester United since 2013, despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the game, while…
Salford cruised into the FA Cup third round for the second consecutive season with a convincing 4-0 win against Leyton Orient.The Lions went close to opening the scoring when a fierce drive from Luke Garbutt was tipped over the bar by Orient goalkeeper Killian Cahill. The hosts’ early pressure told midway through the first half when Cahill diverted a low, drilled cross from Kadeem Harris into his own net. Image: Kelly N’mai nets against Leyton Orient in FA Cup second round Salford missed a golden opportunity to extend their advantage after 39 minutes when Cahill spilled a tame Jorge Grant…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jesse Marsch has said he wants Italy to come through their UEFA playoff to face Canada at the World Cup, but told Wales coach Craig Bellamy that he is ready to renew their rivalry if the Red Dragons claim the final spot in Group B.Co-hosts Canada were paired with Switzerland, Qatar and the winner of the Italy/ Wales/Northern Ireland/Bosnia & Herzegovina UEFA playoff, which will be played next March.Former Leeds United coach Marsch said he wants his team to launch their World Cup campaign with a box office clash against the Azzurri due to the huge Italian…
Jeff CarlisleDec 5, 2025, 04:42 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and “show full respect” for its World Cup group stage opponents.Those opponents came more into focus Friday, when the draw was held for next summer’s World Cup. The U.S. is in Group D, along with Australia, Paraguay and the winner of a playoff involving Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia and Türkiye.- World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see…
Massive live games, free highlights, league tables, podcasts, exclusive interviews and more. Everything you need to know about the EFL this weekend on Sky Sports.What EFL is live on Sky Sports+ at 12.30pm on Saturday?Sky Sports+ brings you six live EFL games on Saturday, with build-up starting from 11am on Sky Sports Football ahead of the feature game: Derby vs Leicester. You can also keep up with all the action on the EFL Goal Zone on Soccer Saturday from midday. What’s live on Saturday CH: Charlton vs Portsmouth, Derby vs Leicester, Watford vs Norwich L1: Cardiff vs Huddersfield, Plymouth vs…
Argentina and Lionel Messi will begin their World Cup title defense against Algeria as they aim to become the first team to retain the crown since Brazil in 1962.Three-time champion Argentina also will play Austria and Jordan in Group J of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game festival, spread across 11 NFL stadiums plus three venues in Mexico and two in Canada.”As we stated in 2022, there are no easy opponents; we have to play all the matches,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said after the draw. “On paper, it’s a group where we have to give our all to advance to the…
It FINALLY feels real. Scotland ARE going to the World Cup.Watching our name, eventually, being called out at the draw in Washington felt surreal, albeit there was a bit of déjà vu. Now that the draw is finally over, the race to book flights, hotels, and more is about to begin – but what else do we need to know about the World Cup? Here are those key – and not so key – questions answered as Scotland return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 1998…A reminder of who Scotland will face Please use Chrome browser for…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to three more months in prison Friday for violating the terms of his supervised release in a New York gang case by assaulting a man and possessing drugs.The 29-year-old artist from Brooklyn, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, admitted to the violations during a hearing in federal court in Manhattan, where Judge Paul Engelmayer expressed frustration that Hernandez keeps getting into trouble. The rapper got a 45-day sentence late last year for breaking the supervised release terms.“From time to time your actions suggest that you believe that ordinary rules don’t apply…
The groups are now set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! With the conclusion of Friday’s draw, we now know which teams will square off in the group stage of the tournament, and many tantalizing matchups are in store.The United States will face Paraguay in their first World Cup match on home soil in 32 years. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will go toe-to-toe for France and Norway, respectively. And England will take on Croatia eight years after the Three Lions fell to the same nation in the semifinals.What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all…