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Adidas has released a huge batch of new home kits for 22 countries, most of whom have either qualified or still have hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States next summer.Each of the kits features a few common design details in the form of oversized versions of Adidas’ logo and stripes. Otherwise, each kit has been designed with bespoke details for each nation — flourishes inspired by flags, national colours, footballing heritage, indigenous geographic features, etc.There are some big hitters included in the pack with defending world champions Argentina, co-hosts Mexico…

What’s happened?Last month, Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from attending Thursday’s Europa League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park due to safety concerns, which drew immediate criticism from politicians, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Israeli club later said in a statement they would not sell tickets to their fans for the match.More than 700 police officers will be on duty with police horses, police dogs and a drone unit part of the operation, with protests by different groups set to take place on the day.The decision to ban supporters was based on concerns from West Midlands…

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox said the club are building Ruben Amorim a selfless, hard-working team rather than trying to put “the Harlem Globetrotters together.”The Red Devils limped to 15th in the Premier League last season — the club’s lowest top-flight finish since 1974 — and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham as pressure built on all connected to the club.United’s squad have since undergone a refresh, with high-profile names like Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford leaving as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens arrived.Amorim’s new-look side sit eighth in the standings, but just…

On June 19, 2023, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas sent the internet into a frenzy when he tweeted “#nocaptionneeded” with a photo of three nameless pink jerseys over the words “Coming Soon” and “Si.”Lionel Messi had already announced his impending arrival to Major League Soccer, but no one expected Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to join their former Barcelona teammate in South Florida as well. In the span of five days, Miami announced the signings of the three Barcelona legends and thereby ushered in a glamorous new chapter for the club.By Aug. 2, the three were on the field together…

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 4, 2022. Mike Blake | ReutersDigital assets and infrastructure company Ripple said Wednesday it has raised $500 million in funding, lifting its valuation to $40 billion.The fundraise comes after a slew of acquisitions and as the company expands its product base beyond just payments.Crypto and digital asset companies are trying to take advantage of what is seen by the industry as a more favorable environment in the U.S. after the election of President Donald Trump and the passing of a landmark stablecoin…

Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed skepticism about the legality of aggressive tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump against most of the world’s nations.Conservative and liberal justices sharply questioned Solicitor General D. John Sauer on the Trump administration’s method for enacting the tariffs, which critics say infringes on the power of Congress to tax.Lower federal courts ruled that Trump lacked the legal authority he cited under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the so-called reciprocal tariffs on imports from many U.S. trading partners, and fentanyl tariffs on products from Canada, China and Mexico.Sauer, who is defending the tariff…

The road out of the western gate of el-Fasher was lined with bodies.  As people tried to flee the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, which was taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, they found themselves walking through the dead.  They say this is like the Rwandan genocide. A rate of killing so fast you can hardly believe it. And as el-Fasher’s people, who had already lived through over 500 days of siege under famine conditions, tried to get out, the RSF, using weapons and technology believed to be provided by the United Arab Emirates, inflicted unimaginable…

He now has two goals, five assists and four Player of the Match awards in 2025-26.Asked about his own form while speaking to CBS Sports after the win over Real, the No.8 said: “It’s a team sport. I’m happy about my performance week by week and game by game, but now I think we are back on a winning track and that’s the most important.“I’m happy that I can play at a level like that but I just need to keep going.”Reflecting on Liverpool’s victory over a Real side that tops La Liga and had a 100 per cent record…

Jeff KassoufNov 5, 2025, 07:15 AM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.The group of players that will lead the U.S. women’s national team at the 2027 Women’s World Cup is coming into focus.Head coach Emma Hayes had said prior to the recent October window that the group she called up would likely be the one she sees most ready to contribute on the road to World Cup qualifying. That young,…

AC Milan and Inter Milan completed their purchase of the San Siro and surrounding area from the city on Wednesday — clearing the way for the clubs to tear down the 99-year-old stadium and jointly build a new 71,500-seat arena”The construction of the new stadium and the urban regeneration project for the San Siro district represents a new chapter for the city of Milan and both clubs,” the teams said.”The strategic milestone reflects the shared ambition of AC Milan and Inter and their respective owners, RedBird and funds managed by Oaktree, for long-term sporting success and value-enhancing investment to support…