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The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players

Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

How migration became a key to World Cup success

Few would have predicted Morocco’s success at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. Heading into the tournament, they were ranked 22nd in the world and had never progressed beyond the round of 16.

The Conversation · Jun 5

Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby

Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the Sales

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget

World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points?

FourFourTwo · Jun 5

Manchester City chairman reveals club’s value – but insists owner will not sell

Sheikh Mansour has expanded the City Football Group to 11 clubs in recent years

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Simeon Barclay review – shut out by the gates of a drab modern Britain

Farewell Sweet Innocence references cinema, football, music and Windrush – it’s about trying to fit in, but always falling short, even as a Turner-nominated artist

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Photos of the week | May 29-June 4, 2026

It was a packed week on Capitol Hill, as former Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and legendary football coach Nick Saban all made appearances. However, the absent Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr., R-N.J. —…

Roll Call · Jun 5

'The bad times will pass, and you can get through them': meet the woman cycling 900 miles between football stadiums in memory of her dad

Rachel Anderson hadn't ridden a bike as an adult before setting off on the challenge

Cycling Weekly · Jun 5

England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test

The FA’s data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel’s side take on New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5