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FIFA to present custom rings to World Cup winners

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FIFA to present custom rings to World Cup winners

FIFA will present World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by Donald Trump.

Winner rings are a tradition in American sport, with the NFL’s Super Bowl victors presented with them.

Thirty rings will be made available to the world champions, and a further 1,996 rings will go on sale to fans. Each ring will include a mini World Cup trophy in its design and an engraving in the band.

President Trump, who is to present the trophy, has not attended any of the 102 World Cup games so far, missing all of the USA’s matches before they went out to Belgium in the last 16.

There is a weather warning in New York over air quality caused by wildfires in Canada, but there is no suggestion that the final at MetLife Stadium will be affected.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino had already said Trump would attend the final, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed he will.

Source: BBC

Pickford told to retire from Three Lions

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Pickford told to retire from Three Lions

English sports analyst Rory Jennings has advised Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to retire from national duty.

Pickford has amassed 91 caps since making his debut nine years ago.

“Pickford might be there, but it’s probably time for somebody to come and step in,” said Jennings.

Next in line to possibly replace Pickford is Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson.

The Everton goalie has not reacted to these comments, but he would not look to end his international career any time soon.

Adeyemi nears Barca transfer completion

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Adeyemi nears Barca transfer completion

Karim Adeyemi is one step closer to finalizing his dream move to Catalonia after completing his medical at the Hospital de Barcelona on Thursday.

Having already agreed to personal terms last week, the German forward is now set to sign his contract and immediately join Hansi Flick’s squad for first-team training.

This medical was crucial for Barcelona given Adeyemi’s long history of injuries, which saw him sidelined at least once every season at Dortmund. According to Marca, one of the club’s top priorities is to design a tailored fitness plan to keep him healthy and break this frustrating cycle.

The same source indicates that the 24-year-old player wants to get straight to work and is expected to join training this Friday, either in the morning or afternoon session.

Adeyemi will also head to Barcelona’s preseason camp to quickly gel with his new teammates before their league opener away at Elche on Sunday, January 23.

Argentines back home hail World Cup stars’ political stunt

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Argentines back home hail World Cup stars’ political stunt

In Buenos Aires, Argentines are fully backing their country’s football stars’ action after their World Cup victory over England.

Argentine World Cup players held up a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

Some players brandished a banner declaring “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”) ‌after their 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta.

According to Argentine newspaper Clarin, midfielder Giovani Lo Celso approached the supporters and asked to borrow it.

Later photos ​showed him holding it up with centre-back Lisandro Martinez, while the players were singing and celebrating, facing ​their fans. It can later be seen lying on the grass.

FIFA’s Stadium Code of ⁠Conduct bans “banners, flags, flyers, apparel, and other paraphernalia that are of a political, offensive, and/or discriminatory nature” inside ​stadiums.

The question of sovereignty over the South ‌Atlantic ⁠British overseas territory, known to the British as the Falklands and to the Argentines as the Malvinas, has been a long-running sore in relations between the countries.

European Athletics introduce anti-sexualisation guidelines for TV production

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European Athletics introduce anti-sexualisation guidelines for TV production

European Athletics and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) introduced guidelines on Tuesday aimed at preventing the sexualisation of ​female athletes through camera angles and the use ‌of replays.

The guidelines follow feedback from athletes, who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions by drawing attention away ​from their performances.

“The development of filming guidelines is a ​crucial step toward eliminating harmful portrayals of women ⁠in our sports while maintaining the highest level of ​storytelling and technical excellence,” European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov ​said.

Broadcasters are advised to avoid prolonged close-up shots of specific body parts, low-angle views filmed from behind or beneath athletes, and slow-motion ​replays that do not contribute to the understanding of ​the sporting action.

The guidelines aim to ensure coverage remains focused on athletic ‌performance ⁠and reduce the risk of footage being taken out of context and shared inappropriately online.

Source: Reuters

Konongo bridge collapse causes disruption

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Konongo bridge collapse causes disruption

The collapse of the Konongo bridge last Friday has disrupted movement in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region.

The bridge serves as a link between the residents of Konongo, the community of Basyonde, and the district capital.

The incident comes barely three weeks after concerns were raised over the deteriorating condition of the bridge during a visit by the Tempane District Chief Executive (DCE), Joseph Mbilla Ayaaba.

Although temporary repairs were carried out to keep the bridge motorable after the DCE’s visit, the latest rains washed away the weakened structure.

Residents say the collapse has effectively isolated Kongo, as floodwaters have also rendered alternative routes impassable.

Playing against Messi: a dream becomes reality for Yamal

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Playing against Messi: a dream becomes reality for Yamal

Lamine Yamal will now fulfill a longtime dream when Spain takes on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.

The Spanish star will face Lionel Messi in an official match for the first time when the two teams meet in Sunday’s final.

Days earlier, Yamal was asked by Mundo Deportivo which player he most wanted to exchange shirts with during the tournament.

“Messi… in the World Cup final,” he replied, while also expressing his hope that Spain would face Argentina in the decisive match.

That wish has now become reality.

Spain booked their place in the final after defeating France 2-0, while Argentina came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 win over England in the second semifinal.

The final will bring together two players from different generations of Barcelona’s famous academy.3

England’s FA decides future of Tuchel

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England’s FA decides future of Tuchel

TalkSport has revealed that the English FA has no plans of sacking German head coach Thomas Tuchel.

The head coach of the Three Lions of England has come under huge criticism after the brutal elimination of the team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tuchel was on course to lead England to their first World Cup final in 60 years, only for the team to concede twice in the dying stages of the contest.

Anthony Gordon put the Three Lions ahead in the 55th minute when he tapped home Morgan Rogers’ cross from the right.

The defending champions’ persistent efforts were rewarded in the 85th minute when Enzo Fernandez scored a sensational curled effort from outside the box.

Argentina would then twist the knife further into English hearts just seven minutes later when Lautaro Martinez headed home at the back post from Lionel Messi’s cross.

Ghanaian duo star for Leicester City in pre-season match

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Ghanaian duo star for Leicester City in pre-season match

Kirsten Otchere and Nathan Opoku handed Russell Martin his first pre-season win.

Leicester City are looking for a swift return to the English Football Championship from League One.

The one-time Premier League champions suffered demotion to the lower division with the likes of Jordan Ayew, Mavididi, and others on their roster.

Opoku, a Ghanaian footballer, scored first for the Foxes before Otchere (19), an English footballer, added the second.

The Foxes’ win over Bristol City set the right tone for their new manager, who’s targeting a return to the Championship.

Tuchel defends tactics after England crash-out

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Tuchel defends tactics after England crash-out

England manager Thomas Tuchel defended his tactics after the Three Lions’ World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

England appeared poised to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead early in the second half in Atlanta.

But England then invited wave after wave of late pressure from the defending champions and goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured a famous 2-1 victory.

Tuchel said his team had become “too passive” after taking the lead at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

“We’re disappointed, we were so close but we got too passive after we scored and conceded a lot of chances,” Tuchel told the BBC.

“We could not turn the ball possession around and then conceded so many crosses, chances and shots,” the German coach added.

“We were close but couldn’t keep the level up after we scored.”

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