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Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be "appropriate" for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday, while the countries are... Read More.

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

Mexican national team goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tore his left Achilles tendon in Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup game vs. the Philadelphia Union, Club America announced on Wednesday. Malagon, the probable starter for one of the host nations in the 2026 World Cup, will require surgery... Read More.

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

MIAMI (AP) - FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months. Iran is scheduled... Read More.

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas on Monday, Schirgi was specifically asked about... Read More.

Stanley Cup chase is wide open and more takeaways from the NHL trade deadline

Saturday, March 7 by SRN News

The NHL trade deadline showed that the race to succeed the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup champions after they went back to back and fell short this season is wide open. The Colorado Avalanche are rightfully the betting favorites, 5-2 on BetMGM Sportsbook, since they... Read More.

House Dem: Trump administration withholding World Cup money ‘100%’ political

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

The U.S. government has yet to deliver the allocated $625 million to local authorities for security at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, a situation that a New Jersey congresswoman says comes down to partisan politics. The Department of Homeland Security planned to distribute the money... Read More.

Golf-Donald named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain again, eyes historic hat-trick

Wednesday, March 4 by SRN News

March 4 (Reuters) - Luke Donald was named European captain for a third consecutive Ryder Cup on Wednesday as he aims to become the first captain to guide a team to three straight victories next year. The 48-year-old Englishman was named European captain for the... Read More.

Soccer-Tickets for World Cup playoffs in Mexico go on sale for as little as $11

Tuesday, March 3 by SRN News

By Rohith Nair March 3 (Reuters) - Tickets for this month's World Cup Playoff tournament in Mexico went on sale on Tuesday at bargain prices compared to the finals, with fans able to secure a seat for as little as 200 Mexican pesos ($11.33), FIFA... Read More.

Soccer-World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest

Tuesday, March 3 by SRN News

(Refiles to add full name of tour operator in paragraph 13) By Frank Pingue and Rohith Nair March 3 (Reuters) - With 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off, appetite for tickets to the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico and Canada... Read More.

Explainer-Soccer-How 2026 World Cup tickets are sold, priced and resold

Tuesday, March 3 by SRN News

By Rohith Nair and Frank Pingue March 3 (Reuters) - As anticipation for the 2026 World Cup builds with 100 days to go until the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, here is what you need to know about tickets to... Read More.

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Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear

Infantino says he’s talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA COO: World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Stanley Cup chase is wide open and more takeaways from the NHL trade deadline

House Dem: Trump administration withholding World Cup money ‘100%’ political

Golf-Donald named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain again, eyes historic hat-trick

Soccer-Tickets for World Cup playoffs in Mexico go on sale for as little as $11

Soccer-World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest

Explainer-Soccer-How 2026 World Cup tickets are sold, priced and resold

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