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Destiny 2 comes full circle as players honour the tradition of pushing bosses to their deaths—this time by becoming a porcupine and smacking them with a void football

No, really.

PC Gamer · Jun 16

Lavish banquet and a personalised football shirt: How Europe is still mollycoddling Trump at the G7

IN FOCUS: With smiles for the cameras and a series of staged events, Europe leaders have gone out of their way to accommodate Donald Trump at the G7, Maira Butt reports

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Iran World Cup clash sees protest against killing of schoolchildren by US strike

IRANIAN football fans have staged a protest against US strikes on the country which have killed hundreds of civilians.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

No father at home, grandparents dead, and the new global sensation Vozinha's heartbreak moment is no money for his mother to witness FIFA World Cup fame

Cape Verde's Vozinha delivered a career-defining performance against Spain, making seven saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw. Despite global acclaim and a surge in followers, the veteran goalkeeper was overcome with emotion, crying for his deceased grandparents and his mother, who couldn't attend due to visa and financial issues.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Instagram followers from 50,000 to 5 million in few hours: How to do it, Vozinha style

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global star after an incredible World Cup performance against Spain. He made numerous saves, frustrating the Spanish team. His Instagram followers surged from thousands to millions. Vozinha's journey from a small island nation to football's biggest stage is a remarkable underdog story. This event…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

McLaughlin: Why BYU’s Kalani Sitake is a Top 10 Coach

Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Irish' host Tyler Wojciak go through their lists of the Top 10 head coaches, including BYU's Kalani Satake.

SuperWest Sports · Jun 16

Rival fans' goading has created siege mentality at Hearts that will help new manager

Goading by rival fans about their Scottish title near miss has created a siege mentality at Tynecastle that will help the new Hearts manager.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Global Times: What can Chinese football learn from AI-powered World Cup?

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The expanded 48-team World Cup kicked off on Thursday. For fans worldwide, the central question remains unchanged: Who will lift the trophy? Alongside the pre-tournament artificial intelligence (AI)-generated predictions about the ultimate winners, football is quietly undergoing another transformation brought on by AI. Across…

AAP · Jun 16

Tartan Army winning on & off field as Naismith hails 'brilliant' Boston experience

Tartan Army winning on and off field as Steven Naismith hails 'brilliant' World Cup experience

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Inside Thomas Tuchel’s England reign and how the ‘impossible job’ became perfect for a German

WORLD CUP 2026: Tuchel’s love for English football made the Football Association’s offer impossible to refuse, writes Miguel Delaney, and he has simplified the role with one clear task: to win the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 16