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Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that "I'm OK" with Iran playing in the FIFA soccer World Cup, which will be held in North America in June and July. The comments come after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday... Read More.

Soccer-‘They are not representing Iran’: Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

By Rory Carroll VANCOUVER, April 30 (Reuters) - Iran's soccer team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), not the people of Iran, and FIFA should ban the team from participating in the upcoming World Cup, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver said... Read More.

Soccer-Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

By Iain Axon VANCOUVER, April 30 (Reuters) - Soaring ticket prices and transport costs at this year's World Cup will expose fans to cyber fraud and scams as supporters are attracted by fakes in the mistaken belief they have bagged a bargain, an industry expert... Read More.

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat

Thursday, April 30 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - The price of Brent crude oil surged past $125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. Brent crude to be delivered in... Read More.

How a father and daughter duped NYC’s art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

Wednesday, April 29 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - A little over a year ago, the New York City art dealer Robert Rogal received a visit to his private showroom from a young woman, who seemed eager to offload a family heirloom. Introducing herself as Karolina Bankowska, she carried a... Read More.

Soccer-FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%

Tuesday, April 28 by SRN News

By Julien Pretot VANCOUVER, April 29 (Reuters) - FIFA will increase payments to teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup to almost $900 million, world soccer's governing body said on Tuesday, citing the commercial success of its expanded flagship men's tournament. The FIFA Council, meeting... Read More.

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter

Tuesday, April 28 by SRN News

MEXICO CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit on Tuesday reported a slight rise in first-quarter net profit, beating analyst forecasts, as strong growth in Mexico and online sales helped offset rising costs and weaker results in Central America. The retailer,... Read More.

Golf-LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash, sources say

Monday, April 27 by SRN News

By Frank Pingue April 27 (Reuters) - LIV Golf may postpone its Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the soccer World Cup could impact attendances and viewership, while issues such as high temperatures and course condition are also factors, sources told Reuters on... Read More.

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Monday, April 27 by SRN News

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Two Republican members of Congress are calling on the Trump administration to empower the National Guard to address potential drone-related threats and ensure a "unified federal security posture" at the upcoming World Cup games. The letter by U.S.... Read More.

Soccer-Tailgating allowed at World Cup matches in Boston, say organisers

Monday, April 27 by SRN News

April 27 (Reuters) - Boston's World Cup organising committee announced on Monday that tailgating will be permitted at this year's matches in the city following a policy clarification from world soccer's governing body FIFA on the North American tradition. Organisers in Boston had previously indicated... Read More.

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Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

Soccer-‘They are not representing Iran’: Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

Soccer-Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

Brent crude tops $125 a barrel on Iran war worries, while world stocks retreat

How a father and daughter duped NYC’s art world with fake Warhols and Banksys

Soccer-FIFA increases financial distribution to World Cup participants by 15%

Walmart in Mexico eyes World Cup push as profit ticks up in first quarter

Golf-LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event to avoid World Cup clash, sources say

Soccer-Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at the World Cup

Soccer-Tailgating allowed at World Cup matches in Boston, say organisers

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