President Trump to lead 2026 World Cup task force

Senator wants Trump travel policies eased before 2026 World Cup

Apr 25, 2025, 05:46 PM ET Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup. Wyden, top Democrat on the finance committee, wrote Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary…

Ruben Amorim: Man United find UEL easier due to slower pace

Ruben Amorim insists Man United can still attract top players

Ruben Amorim has said he is convinced that Manchester United can land their summer targets even after a disastrous season which could end in failure to qualify for European competition. United’s hopes of reaching the Champions League rest on winning the Europa League. Even if they lift the trophy, Amorim’s team remain on course for…

Real Madrid file complaint over ref calls in loss to Espanyol

Spain referees hit back at Real Madrid over criticism of calls

Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 25, 2025, 10:43 AM ET The referee and video assistant referee who’ll take charge of Saturday’s Clásico Copa del Rey final hit out at Real Madrid’s videos criticising officials and their decision-making, warning of the “consequences” of such attacks. Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea appeared close to tears in a…

USWNT's Phallon Tullis-Joyce signs new Man United contract

USWNT’s Phallon Tullis-Joyce signs new Man United contract

Apr 25, 2025, 10:45 AM ET Phallon Tullis-Joyce has the most cleansheets in the WSL this season. Getty United States goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce has extended her contract at Manchester United until 2028, the Women’s Super League side announced. The 28-year-old has been one of United’s best performers this season since becoming first-choice goalkeeper following Mary Earps’…

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped during home invasion

Ecuadorian player’s wife, child freed after kidnapping

Apr 25, 2025, 10:06 AM ET The kidnapped wife and child of Ecuadorian player Jackson Rodríguez have been freed, local police confirmed on Friday. Rodríguez’s wife, Andrexy Karelis, and five-year-old child were abducted early on Wednesday when men broke into their home in Guayaquil in search of the Emelec defender. Rodríguez, 26, was not taken…