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“Hard not to feel scammed.” By now, the word is out - World Cup tickets are eye-wateringly expensive. But some buyers have noticed an extra sting. Despite purchasing Category 1 tickets, a redrawing of multiple stadium seating maps has led to confusion and frustration that they didn't get what they paid for. Henry Bushnell investigates ⤵️ 🔗

“Hard not to feel scammed.” By now, the word is out - World Cup tickets are eye-wateringly expensive. But some buyers have noticed an extra sting. Despite purchasing Category 1 tickets, a redrawing of multiple stadium seating maps has led to confusion and frustration that they didn't get what they paid for. Henry Bushnell investigates ⤵️ 🔗

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Thunder roars through the sky around Estadio Azteca. Mexico and England are due to kick off in less than three hours for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup...

Thunder roars through the sky around Estadio Azteca. Mexico and England are due to kick off in less than three hours for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup...

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"An unexpected encounter with royalty on the way to Ecuador vs Curacao. Not sporting royalty this time, but actual royalty. "King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are ready to cheer on Curacao, which has remained part of the Dutch kingdom since its independence in 2010. "The queen is wearing a Curacao jersey and the king a scarf, making their allegiance clear and shaking hands with a small number of fans who were able to greet them." 📼 Oliver Kay Ecuador vs Curacao live blog:

"An unexpected encounter with royalty on the way to Ecuador vs Curacao. Not sporting royalty this time, but actual royalty. "King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are ready to cheer on Curacao, which has remained part of the Dutch kingdom since its independence in 2010. "The queen is wearing a Curacao jersey and the king a scarf, making their allegiance clear and shaking hands with a small number of fans who were able to greet them." 📼 Oliver Kay Ecuador vs Curacao live blog:

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Having left the stadium before extra time, a group of West Ham United fans watched the FA Cup penalty shootout against Leeds United outside the stadium on FaceTime from a fellow supporter. 🎥 Dan Sheldon

Having left the stadium before extra time, a group of West Ham United fans watched the FA Cup penalty shootout against Leeds United outside the stadium on FaceTime from a fellow supporter. 🎥 Dan Sheldon

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 🥇 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United Some words from the man himself... 🔴 #MUFC | #PL | #TAFCAwards26

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 🥇 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United Some words from the man himself... 🔴 #MUFC | #PL | #TAFCAwards26

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Ederson, Sandro Tonali and... ? Luke Littler lists the three players he would like Manchester United to sign this summer 🔴

Ederson, Sandro Tonali and... ? Luke Littler lists the three players he would like Manchester United to sign this summer 🔴

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Jurgen Klopp sprints to the fourth official in the midst of the Liverpool celebrations — then appears to pull his hamstring... #LFC | #LIVTOT 🎬 Football Daily

Jurgen Klopp sprints to the fourth official in the midst of the Liverpool celebrations — then appears to pull his hamstring... #LFC | #LIVTOT 🎬 Football Daily

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Mexican supporters did gather for a ‘serenade’ near the England team hotel overnight. It sounds romantic. Much more romantic than a load of people gathering outside the team hotel in the dead of night, and making a racket in an attempt to prevent Mexico’s next opponents from sleeping. The scenes in Mexico City were on a much smaller scale than those ahead of the Ecuador game last week. This time, the police were prepared. There were two perimeters set up, one preventing vehicles from passing, the other stopping anyone on foot. Even the inner ring was 200 metres from England’s hotel. Crowds gathered, but the police eventually moved them on, as they did when a second wave - a group of fans played music and let off fireworks - later mustered on a footbridge. Jack Lang investigates ⤵️ 🔗

Mexican supporters did gather for a ‘serenade’ near the England team hotel overnight. It sounds romantic. Much more romantic than a load of people gathering outside the team hotel in the dead of night, and making a racket in an attempt to prevent Mexico’s next opponents from sleeping. The scenes in Mexico City were on a much smaller scale than those ahead of the Ecuador game last week. This time, the police were prepared. There were two perimeters set up, one preventing vehicles from passing, the other stopping anyone on foot. Even the inner ring was 200 metres from England’s hotel. Crowds gathered, but the police eventually moved them on, as they did when a second wave - a group of fans played music and let off fireworks - later mustered on a footbridge. Jack Lang investigates ⤵️ 🔗

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$Ismael Kone, who had surgery after he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula against Qatar in Canada's second match, is in attendance against Switzerland. The Canada midfielder received a rapturous reception in Vancouver. 🎥 Joshua Kloke 🔗$

Ismael Kone, who had surgery after he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula against Qatar in Canada's second match, is in attendance against Switzerland. The Canada midfielder received a rapturous reception in Vancouver. 🎥 Joshua Kloke 🔗

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An incredible moment for Antonio Arena. The 16-year-old scored for Roma with his first touch in their Coppa Italia match against Torino. 🎥 Lega Serie A

An incredible moment for Antonio Arena. The 16-year-old scored for Roma with his first touch in their Coppa Italia match against Torino. 🎥 Lega Serie A

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They will be partying for many hours in north London tonight... 🔴🏆🎉

They will be partying for many hours in north London tonight... 🔴🏆🎉

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“We are very devastated. It is so tragic to see your own stadium burning.” Police say a child was involved in the shocking fire that destroyed FC Haka's stadium in Finland. As they continue to investigate, rival teams have rallied around the club giving them hope they can try and rebuild it. Jessica Hopkins reports. 🎥 Mikko Aaltonen 🔗

“We are very devastated. It is so tragic to see your own stadium burning.” Police say a child was involved in the shocking fire that destroyed FC Haka's stadium in Finland. As they continue to investigate, rival teams have rallied around the club giving them hope they can try and rebuild it. Jessica Hopkins reports. 🎥 Mikko Aaltonen 🔗

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The mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sybil Road, a short walk from Anfield, has been cleaned after being defaced overnight.

The mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sybil Road, a short walk from Anfield, has been cleaned after being defaced overnight.

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A short vertical pass from the goalkeeper. Sounds harmless enough, right? Stuart James analyses who does it well, who does it badly and examines the risk and reward behind the most dangerous pass in football...

A short vertical pass from the goalkeeper. Sounds harmless enough, right? Stuart James analyses who does it well, who does it badly and examines the risk and reward behind the most dangerous pass in football...

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Real Madrid played You'll Never Walk Alone at the end of their game with Liverpool. It's in response to #LFC laying flowers in tribute to Amancio at Anfield. 🎥 @GuillerRai

Real Madrid played You'll Never Walk Alone at the end of their game with Liverpool. It's in response to #LFC laying flowers in tribute to Amancio at Anfield. 🎥 @GuillerRai

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𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 Wolves paid tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before their game against Manchester City. 🎥 Jordan Campbell

𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 Wolves paid tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before their game against Manchester City. 🎥 Jordan Campbell

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We're delighted to welcome Tom Bogert to The Athletic. He'll be bringing you breaking news, insight into the world of MLS, the USMNT and transfers. Read his first column here... 👇

We're delighted to welcome Tom Bogert to The Athletic. He'll be bringing you breaking news, insight into the world of MLS, the USMNT and transfers. Read his first column here... 👇

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Some more footage of the duo we didn't know we needed... 🎥 Charlotte Harpur

Some more footage of the duo we didn't know we needed... 🎥 Charlotte Harpur

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“Mikel Arteta wanted him to reinforce Arsenal’s midfield, backed by the sporting director Andrea Berta. “The Kroenke family are putting their money where their mouth is to win now.” David Ornstein has the details on Bruno Guimaraes' move to Arsenal from Newcastle United, which is set to be completed for a fixed fee of £75m. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎙️

“Mikel Arteta wanted him to reinforce Arsenal’s midfield, backed by the sporting director Andrea Berta. “The Kroenke family are putting their money where their mouth is to win now.” David Ornstein has the details on Bruno Guimaraes' move to Arsenal from Newcastle United, which is set to be completed for a fixed fee of £75m. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎙️

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“At the end of last season, all parties agreed to continue together into the 2026-27 campaign. “As I understand it, Howe experienced a change of mind in recent weeks, and communicated to the club hierarchy that he wanted to take a break.” David Ornstein on the news that Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United, with Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him at St James' Park...

“At the end of last season, all parties agreed to continue together into the 2026-27 campaign. “As I understand it, Howe experienced a change of mind in recent weeks, and communicated to the club hierarchy that he wanted to take a break.” David Ornstein on the news that Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United, with Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him at St James' Park...

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“It brings an end to this protracted, long-running saga. It involved a lot of smoke and mirrors, denials.” “But eventually all parties got where they felt they needed to be to draw a line under it and move on.” David Ornstein has the latest with Newcastle United set to sanction the £75million sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal.

“It brings an end to this protracted, long-running saga. It involved a lot of smoke and mirrors, denials.” “But eventually all parties got where they felt they needed to be to draw a line under it and move on.” David Ornstein has the latest with Newcastle United set to sanction the £75million sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal.

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If Vinicius Junior joins Arsenal, it might prove to be one of the most exciting Premier League transfers of all time. But would Mikel Arteta have to adjust how his team press in order to accommodate the Brazil international?

If Vinicius Junior joins Arsenal, it might prove to be one of the most exciting Premier League transfers of all time. But would Mikel Arteta have to adjust how his team press in order to accommodate the Brazil international?

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New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after the World Cup organizer reversed a policy at the last minute, meaning fans are no longer permitted to bring plastic water bottles into venues this summer. 🎙️ Adam Crafton 🔗

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after the World Cup organizer reversed a policy at the last minute, meaning fans are no longer permitted to bring plastic water bottles into venues this summer. 🎙️ Adam Crafton 🔗

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Liverpool fans are concerned about their club’s lack of activity in the transfer market so far — and with good reason. But with Andoni Iraola, they have a manager who has a track record of improving players. 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

Liverpool fans are concerned about their club’s lack of activity in the transfer market so far — and with good reason. But with Andoni Iraola, they have a manager who has a track record of improving players. 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

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A lot of reports suggest that Manchester United are looking at him, and I think that would be excellent. “It's, from what we hear, a great market opportunity, the value that you could get him from Roma.” France’s Manu Kone was one of the World Cup’s breakout stars - and David Ornstein believes it would be a piece of smart business to make a move for him.

A lot of reports suggest that Manchester United are looking at him, and I think that would be excellent. “It's, from what we hear, a great market opportunity, the value that you could get him from Roma.” France’s Manu Kone was one of the World Cup’s breakout stars - and David Ornstein believes it would be a piece of smart business to make a move for him.

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"It was done incredibly quickly. "I'm not sure it will be beaten either financially or in terms of shock value this window." David Ornstein with the details on his exclusive story — Chelsea's £117m deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

"It was done incredibly quickly. "I'm not sure it will be beaten either financially or in terms of shock value this window." David Ornstein with the details on his exclusive story — Chelsea's £117m deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

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Manchester United look set to bolster their midfield with the addition of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgium midfielder’s £35million release clause. David Ornstein offers a snapshot of the deal, completed on the backdrop of a transfer window that has been busier than expect during the World Cup...

Manchester United look set to bolster their midfield with the addition of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgium midfielder’s £35million release clause. David Ornstein offers a snapshot of the deal, completed on the backdrop of a transfer window that has been busier than expect during the World Cup...

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Which opinion did the World Cup make you change?

Which opinion did the World Cup make you change?

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“I must say, this doesn’t surprise me with Tuchel having covered him at Chelsea. “He typically has one or two players that he seems to pick on.” Djed Spence seems to repeatedly be on the end of Thomas Tuchel’s touchline pointing and shouting. To some, Tuchel’s actions are nothing new... 🎙️ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝘾 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩

“I must say, this doesn’t surprise me with Tuchel having covered him at Chelsea. “He typically has one or two players that he seems to pick on.” Djed Spence seems to repeatedly be on the end of Thomas Tuchel’s touchline pointing and shouting. To some, Tuchel’s actions are nothing new... 🎙️ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝘾 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩

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Chicago appeared to be a perfect host city for the 2026 World Cup. But when Rahm Emanuel, the city’s 55th mayor, scrutinized FIFA’s hosting agreement, he turned away. Emanuel believed the proposal left 'Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table'. It also included the right to request a dome being built over Soldier Field, which proved the final straw. Eight years on, he hasn't changed his mind. 📝 Adam Crafton 🔗

Chicago appeared to be a perfect host city for the 2026 World Cup. But when Rahm Emanuel, the city’s 55th mayor, scrutinized FIFA’s hosting agreement, he turned away. Emanuel believed the proposal left 'Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table'. It also included the right to request a dome being built over Soldier Field, which proved the final straw. Eight years on, he hasn't changed his mind. 📝 Adam Crafton 🔗

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Brian Cox has moved his 80th birthday party to accommodate Arsenal's #UCL final against PSG. The Succession star sat down with Adam Crafton to discuss his admiration for Mikel Arteta, Arsenal & his love of the beautiful game. Watch the full interview next week on The Athletic.

Brian Cox has moved his 80th birthday party to accommodate Arsenal's #UCL final against PSG. The Succession star sat down with Adam Crafton to discuss his admiration for Mikel Arteta, Arsenal & his love of the beautiful game. Watch the full interview next week on The Athletic.

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Should Mateus Fernandes’ £85million move to Tottenham Hotspur be considered a bargain?

Should Mateus Fernandes’ £85million move to Tottenham Hotspur be considered a bargain?

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This is Giovanni De Anda, one of many fans who desperately wanted to come to this U.S. World Cup opener, but balked at FIFA’s initial ticket prices. So he waited, and waited. And the prices fell, and fell. Finally, last Saturday, he found a Category 1 ticket for $1,026 on StubHub, and went for it. "I would do it again in a heartbeat." 📼 Henry Bushnell United States vs Paraguay — World Cup live blog ⬇️

This is Giovanni De Anda, one of many fans who desperately wanted to come to this U.S. World Cup opener, but balked at FIFA’s initial ticket prices. So he waited, and waited. And the prices fell, and fell. Finally, last Saturday, he found a Category 1 ticket for $1,026 on StubHub, and went for it. "I would do it again in a heartbeat." 📼 Henry Bushnell United States vs Paraguay — World Cup live blog ⬇️

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"Play with joy. We believe in you. We love you for who you are and what you do. You've got this." Tom Hiddleston (Tom Hiddleston) channels his inner Shakespeare in a message for England ahead of their opening group game at the 2026 World Cup.

"Play with joy. We believe in you. We love you for who you are and what you do. You've got this." Tom Hiddleston (Tom Hiddleston) channels his inner Shakespeare in a message for England ahead of their opening group game at the 2026 World Cup.

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Mohamed Salah leads the Premier League for goals and assists this season. But does that automatically make him the league's most influential player? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

Mohamed Salah leads the Premier League for goals and assists this season. But does that automatically make him the league's most influential player? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

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Only eight men in history have scored more than Cristiano Ronaldo’s 11 World Cup goals. But relative to his brilliance, his longevity and his status in the sport, as the all-time record goalscorer in both club and international football, that is a frustratingly meagre return. For a sporting superhero, the World Cup has resembled kryptonite… But Ronaldo’s legacy and his story has been written over the past two decades. He should not spend the rest of his life fretting about the one that got away. Oliver Kay on Ronaldo, the World Cup and a question of legacy. 🔗

Only eight men in history have scored more than Cristiano Ronaldo’s 11 World Cup goals. But relative to his brilliance, his longevity and his status in the sport, as the all-time record goalscorer in both club and international football, that is a frustratingly meagre return. For a sporting superhero, the World Cup has resembled kryptonite… But Ronaldo’s legacy and his story has been written over the past two decades. He should not spend the rest of his life fretting about the one that got away. Oliver Kay on Ronaldo, the World Cup and a question of legacy. 🔗

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We've all been there. Zohran Kwame Mamdani is no different. Rage quitting on Football Manager 😅 The New York City mayor spoke to Adam Crafton about why he loves the beautiful game. Free to read here ⬇️ 🔗

We've all been there. Zohran Kwame Mamdani is no different. Rage quitting on Football Manager 😅 The New York City mayor spoke to Adam Crafton about why he loves the beautiful game. Free to read here ⬇️ 🔗

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Is Pep Guardiola about to set a new tactical trend... again?! JJ Bull takes a look 🧠

Is Pep Guardiola about to set a new tactical trend... again?! JJ Bull takes a look 🧠

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