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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, despite an earlier announcement by the country’s soccer federation that it would boycott the event, Iranian media reported Thursday.The Iranian soccer federation said last week that the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation and that it would skip Friday’s draw as a result.But federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi told YJC.ir, a news agency affiliated with Iran’s state TV, that Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei would attend the event together with one or two staff members to ensure Iran’s seat is not…
Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔴 Liverpool’s long pass problem🕖 Leeds’ timely formation change🔍 A player to watch this weekend Liverpool’s big weakness exposed againMohamed Salah’s omission from Liverpool’s starting line-up for the second time in four days was the dominant talking point from their 1-1 draw with Sunderland. His form is undoubtedly a worry. But the game also highlighted a far bigger issue for Arne Slot. Please use Chrome browser…
A sign at a NYS Department Of Labor job fair at the Downtown Central Library in Buffalo, New York, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.Lauren Petracca | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThis is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Silver linings playbookYesterday highlighted the relevance of a market adage: Bad news can actually be good news for investors. After private payroll data showed weakness in the labor market, stocks climbed as investors hoped the report would strengthen the case for an interest rate…
General views of the Warner Bros water tower on the Warner Brothers studio lot on June 24, 2022 in Burbank, California.Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty ImagesWith more than a century of some of the most popular film and television content, it’s no wonder why Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix are bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets.Paramount made an initial offer in September to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, leading WBD, which months earlier had announced plans to split itself into two companies, to officially explore a sale process.WBD’s plans mirrored those of Comcast — separating out its cable networks from…
A Fanatics advertisement on the sideline billboard during the NWSL match between Houston Dash and Washington Spirit at Shell Energy Stadium on March 14, 2025 in Houston, Texas.Aaron M. Sprecher | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesFanatics has struck a deal to run retail and merchandising for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the company announced Thursday. The global competition will see 104 matches played in 16 stadiums across the U.S., Canada and Mexico this coming summer. “There is no larger sporting event in the entire world than the World Cup … we’ve been doing a lot of events; this is…
As he embarks on the final chapter of his great career, Lionel Messi sat down with ESPN.It is an interesting time in his life. On Saturday, he will look to help Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, in turn lifting his first league title in outside of Europe. Back in Barcelona, where he went from teenage boy to world star, he is still revered, with constant talk of whether he will ever return as a player.And then there is the 2026 World Cup. In little over six months, the eyes of the world will descend on the United States, Canada…
Argentina star Lionel Messi told ESPN there is a chance he may not play at the 2026 World Cup, although he said he still has a desire to do so.Messi spoke in a wide-ranging interview that saw him praise his former boss Pep Guardiola and discuss Argentina’s chances at the World Cup and Inter Miami’s upcoming MLS Cup final.However, when asked if there is a chance he will not be at the World Cup, he reiterated his desire to be there but stopped short of confirming he would play.Lionel Messi spoke exclusively to ESPN. ESPNThe 38-year-old has previously stated that he…
A sign at a NYS Department Of Labor job fair at the Downtown Central Library in Buffalo, New York, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.Lauren Petracca | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAnnounced job cuts from U.S. employers moved further ahead of 1 million for the year in November as corporate restructuring, artificial intelligence and tariffs have helped pare job rolls, consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported Thursday.The firm said layoff plans totaled 71,321 in November, a step down from the massive cuts announced in October but still enough to bring the 2025 total up to 1.17 million. That total is…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Salesforce — The software company raised its fourth-quarter revenue guidance, sending shares nearly 2% higher. Salesforce now expects revenue between $41.45 billion and $41.55 billion. Its third-quarter results were mixed. Snowflake — The cloud-based data storage company tumbled 8.6% after its outlook for product revenue growth for the January quarter disappointed investors. However, Snowflake’s third-quarter results topped expectations. Toast — The payment tech company advanced 2.8% on the back of an upgrade to overweight at JPMorgan. The firm called Toast a “bonafide software-payments leader.” Five Below — The discount…
Real Madrid have confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a quadriceps injury on his left leg in their 3-0 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday, and a source told ESPN he will be out for at least two months.He went off in the 55th minute at San Mamés and was replaced by Raúl Asencio.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s difficult start to life at Real Madrid continues. Getty Images”Following tests carried out today on our player Trent Alexander-Arnold by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his left quadriceps. His recovery will be monitored,” the…