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Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

FIFA VP: Not Trump's call to move World Cup games

FIFA, not any government, has final authority and contractual control over the 2026 World Cup host cities despite presidential threats to relocate matches.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Asia Cup 2025: India, Pakistan cricket teams spar DW 09/29/2025

India defeated Pakistan to win the Asia Cup but refused the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister, delaying and halting the presentation ceremony.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

India, Pakistan cricket teams spar over trophy ceremony DW 09/29/2025

India won the Asia Cup final over Pakistan but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister, halting the presentation ceremony.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Israel Premier Tech barred from Italy cycling race

Israel Premier Tech cycling team was excluded from the Giro dell'Emilia in Italy due to concerns about pro-Palestinian protests and potential disruption.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan match driven by politics, profit

India-Pakistan cricket matches generate major revenue and viewership for organisers despite political tensions, often prompting organisers to schedule multiple high-profile encounters during tournaments.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Travis Kelce Isn't a Himbo. He's Something Far More Tricky.

Travis Kelce's choice to visit the White House provoked political backlash intensified by his relationship with Taylor Swift and amplified media scrutiny of his persona.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infantino's latest Oval Office show reminds us Trump will be inescapable at the 2026 World Cup

When Donald Trump remained on stage, grinning in the sun as Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup trophy last month, it was all too easy to treat the incident as a one-off mistake. A moment that said plenty about Trump's ego, sure. But ultimately, only a moment. Nope. It's reality. Inescapable. Donald Trump will be everywhere Fifa is in the US, including at the 2026 World Cup due to start in about 10 months, when Canada and Mexico will co-host.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley Hits Back at Critics After Golf Outing with Trump: I Just Respect the Office'

Barkley defends spending time with Trump, emphasizing respect for the presidency amid criticism.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump in the Circle: Wrestling and the battle for American masculinity

The NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championships showcased historic athletic achievements alongside political celebrity presence.
Carter Starocci and Wyatt Hendrickson achieved remarkable feats amidst a politically charged environment.
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