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US President Donald Trump expressed reluctance to pay high World Cup ticket prices but praised the tournament's commercial success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins June 11 in North America.
Real Madrid's internal crisis escalates as Federico Valverde is hospitalized following a violent confrontation with Aurélien Tchouaméni. The incident, described as the most serious at Valdebebas, casts a shadow over the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona.
FIFA introduces strict new rules for the 2026 World Cup, mandating punctual kickoffs with sanctions, halving racism bans for admissions, and forfeiting matches for abandoned games.
V-Varen Nagasaki releases a statement condemning fan harassment, stalking, and privacy invasions after player Hotaru Yamaguchi reports feeling 'anxiety and fear' from being followed and photographed without consent.
Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Süle, a former Germany international and Champions League winner, has announced his retirement from professional football at age 30, citing a recent injury as the final catalyst for his decision.
Legendary Japanese rock duo B'z will create an original theme song for Nippon TV's coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the Japan vs. Tunisia match. The network plans to broadcast 15 games live.
Iran's national team coach Amir Ghalenoei expresses hope for peace and a historic first World Cup knockout stage qualification, despite facing significant geopolitical challenges ahead of the 2026 tournament.
Roskomnadodor confirms no plans to block EA titles in Russia, including FIFA and Battlefield, despite recent lawsuits against foreign gaming companies over data localization issues.
Explore the newly released 2026 FIFA World Cup jerseys for Japan, France, Spain, Argentina, England, and Portugal. We analyze the concepts, design details, and cultural symbolism behind each nation's home and away kits.
Adidas kicks off its global FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, 'Backyard Legends,' celebrating the pure joy of football with a star-studded film featuring Lionel Messi, Timothée Chalamet, and Bad Bunny.
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Celantes, 36, will retire from professional football following the conclusion of the Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Hyakunen Koso League. He reflects on a cherished seven-year career in Japan.
An analysis of World Cup penalty shootouts reveals only two have ever gone to sudden death, a surprising statistic given the high-stakes nature of knockout rounds. We explore the history and key moments.
Barcelona reportedly plans a pre-season friendly against Birmingham City in England this summer, with the Championship side featuring Japanese internationals Kyogo Furuhashi, Tomoki Iwata, and Hiroto Fujimoto.
Japan's rising star goalkeeper Zion Suzuki discusses his Serie A development, injury recovery, and his mission to provide stability for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
J-League announces a special 2026 half-season tournament for J2 and J3 clubs, featuring a regional group stage and playoffs, as the league prepares for a major calendar shift.
The J-League announces a special '100-Year Vision League' tournament for 2026, featuring a regional format and playoffs, with the winner securing a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Kawasaki Frontale edged out Tokyo Verdy 1-0 in a tightly contested J1 League match on May 6, 2026, with Yuto Wakisaka scoring the decisive goal in the 73rd minute.
2026年5月6日、明治安田J1百年構想リーグEAST第16節で浦和レッズが柏レイソルに1-0で勝利。渡邊凌磨が58分に決勝ゴールを挙げ、チームは重要な勝点3を獲得した。
Japan international Takumi Minamino has resumed ball training as he continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury suffered with Monaco, aiming for a return ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tensions boil over at Real Madrid as Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni engage in a heated training ground argument, nearly coming to blows. The incident highlights deepening internal strife at the club ahead of a crucial El Clásico against Barcelona.