Why $50 World Cup Tickets Are Coming to NYC: Mamdani's Plan
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces a $50 lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets, giving New Yorkers access to seven matches at MetLife Stadium. Lottery opens May 25.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani announces a $50 lottery for 1,000 World Cup tickets, giving New Yorkers access to seven matches at MetLife Stadium. Lottery opens May 25.
Manuel Neuer ends international retirement to be named Germany's No.1 for the 2026 World Cup. The 2014 winner, 40, returns for a fifth tournament after a U-turn
César Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football, while Tim Lemperle signs a contract extension and Mio Backhaus is set to join SC Freiburg.
Union Berlin are poised to appoint Mauro Lustrinelli, who led FC Thun to the Swiss Challenge League title, as head coach, signaling a new chapter.
The Bundesliga relegation playoff first leg between VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn is live today on free-to-air TV and streaming services in Germany.
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, ending a 30-year trophy drought as Unai Emery won a record fifth title in the competition.
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul with Tielemans, Buendía and Rogers goals, securing first major trophy since 1996 and a Champions League spot.
UEFA's revamped qualifiers end mismatches: top teams will no longer face minnows. Swiss-system format starts post-Euro 2028, based on Nations League rankings.
Lyon is ready to let USMNT midfielder Tanner Tessmann leave this summer, with MLS, German, and Italian clubs showing interest in a transfer.
Julian Ryerson is attracting interest from Premier League clubs, while David Raum's transfer talks are set to take place after the 2026 World Cup.
Julian Schuster has led Freiburg to the Europa League final vs Aston Villa, seeking the club's first major trophy after Christian Streich's departure.
Lyon must sell €20M in players by June 30, with five untouchables like Moussa Niakhaté; pre-season plans for CL qualifiers take shape.
Union Berlin president Dirk Zingler says a decision on the next head coach is expected in May, hinting at a broader sporting shift at the club.
RTVE's La 1 will air 17 World Cup 2026 group stage matches, including all Spain games, in a historic coverage effort with a 60% production increase and nearly
Maxime Estève to leave Burnley after relegation, with Nottingham Forest, Everton, Bournemouth, and Leverkusen vying for the 23-year-old left-footed defender.
Antonio Rüdiger's contract extension at Real Madrid is imminent, while Eric Martel is set for a move to Mainz 05, per Kicker reports.
Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson fumes as Kai Havertz escapes red card in Arsenal's 1-0 win at the Emirates, calling for consistency from officials.
Luka Modric will play his 5th World Cup after Croatia included him in the squad; he recovered from an April 26 injury that ended his AC Milan season.
Barcelona extend Flick's contract to 2028 with option. The German coach praised for La Liga dominance and restoring Barcelona's European status.
Curaçao announces 26-player squad for historic first World Cup, with coach Dick Advocaat relying on talent like Juninho Bacuna and Tahith Chong, drawn in Group