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Security planners brace for unprecedented threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (459+ words) This is not just one national or one continental event," said Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup. For us in the United States, these are 11 regional events. And so we rely…...
World Cup friendly matches: Everything you need to know
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (294+ words) WASHINGTON " As the World Cup approaches, soccer teams are playing international "friendly" matches before the tournament officially begins." "Friendlies," also called exhibition matches, are games that do not count toward league standings, tournament advancement, or qualification for major competitions." FIFA,…...
Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (116+ words) The Japanese delegation said it has switched from the facility for Liga MX club UANL Tigres " site of Wednesday's practice " to El Barrial, the training ground of Rayados de Monterrey. The delegation didn't specify why it moved. Training is scheduled…...
Messi, Mbappe, Yamal among players with high-profile injuries at World Cup
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (892+ words) WASHINGTON " Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp" and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. Months before the soccer tournament, stars like France's Kylian Mbappe and Egypt's Mohamed Salah were among those…...
Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola as coach to replace Arne Slot
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (66+ words) WNEP Liverpool hires Andoni Iraola as coach to replace Arne Slot To stream WNEP on your phone, you need the WNEP app. Download the WNEP app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Luzerne County…...
Liverpool hosts Andoni Iraola at training center as club closes in on next manager
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (588+ words) Liverpool hired Andoni Iraola as manager on Thursday, turning to the former Bournemouth coach whose intense and heavy-pressing playing approach resembles the ideology that brought the team so much success under former Anfield favorite Jurgen Klopp. The 43-year-old Spaniard, who…...
Mc Donald's announces collectible cups, toys for World Cup meals
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (262+ words) WASHINGTON " Mc Donald's unveiled its World Cup meals'ahead of the soccer tournaments that kicks off on June 11.' The World Cup, which has expanded to 48 teams for the first time ever, will be hosted by the U. S. , Mexico and Canada. Mc Donald's,…...
Here's why some NFL stadiums are changing names for the World Cup
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (264+ words) WASHINGTON " The World Cup'is kicking off in a few days and some of North America's most recognizable stadiums are getting a name change, at least temporarily.' The soccer tournament, hosted for the first time ever by three countries, will kick…...
Liverpool great Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis and says 'treatment is going well"
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (452+ words) Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. The 75-year-old Dalglish revealed the news in a post on Instagram and said on Tuesday "the treatment is going well." "As ever, thank you to the wonderful…...
South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (277+ words) WASHINGTON " South Africa's'World Cup squad will leave for the tournament on Monday after'problems with travel visas delayed their departure, the national soccer body said. South Africa plays'co-host Mexico in the opening game of the World Cup on June 11'in Mexico…...