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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

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

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.

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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)

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…

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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)

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

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Vozinha: The 'Little Voice' from the streets who stood like a wall to silence Spain at the FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde's Vozinha became a global sensation after a remarkable goalkeeping display against Spain. The 40-year old goal keeper made seven crucial saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Spain. This achievement marked a significant moment for the small island nation on the world's biggest football stage. Vozinha's journey…

The Economic Times

Not child's play: Iran honours victims of Minab strikes ahead of football match

Iran is honouring students lost in a missile strike. The national football team competes as 'Minab 168' in the FIFA World Cup. They wear gold pins as a tribute. The country's foreign ministry rejects US claims about the incident. Iran's resilience is built on the memory of the departed.

The Economic Times

Graham Arnold ready to shock the world all over again

Not content with sealing Iraq's first World Cup berth in 40 years, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is out to rock football's grandest stage all over again.

AAP

‘Beautiful moment’: fans of New Zealand and Iran draw on World Cup fervour together

Electrifying mood among those at a bar in Wellington watching a game that threatened to be overshadowed by international politics

The Guardian - AU

‘He liked that people were scared of him’: my year unpicking fantasy and reality with a veteran of Italy’s football ultras

I’ve met many hardcore, violent fans, but the hostage-negotiating, cocaine-smuggling, Marxist-Leninist Alessandro Casolari still stood out

The Guardian - UK

Bleep tests, alcohol bans and Gazza: Italia 90 set the bar for England and sports science

Bobby Robson employed a head of human performance for the World Cup and, despite wariness, the players got on board

The Guardian - UK

Iran held by New Zealand in World Cup opener overshadowed by politics

Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves Team Melli still searching for a breakthrough on football's biggest stage.

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Pat Forde: Brendan Sorsby’s College Career Is Over Because of the Big 12’s Mounting Pressure

The conference’s firm stance that the quarterback should not play this season could be a blueprint for future league activism.

The Economic Times

Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. Singh aims to help New Zealand advance from a tough group. His journey includes playing in Germany and overcoming injury. Many in India will follow his…

Newsroom.co.nz

World Cup puts a price on the power and the glory

Analysis: Watching six weeks of football on TV is going to be the least of your concerns when you come to pay your electricity bills over coming months and years, writes Jonathan Milne.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Is Luis Suarez playing in World Cup 2026? Check Uruguay roster including Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, Spain

Luis Suarez is an Uruguay legend who has left indleible mark in the FIFA football World Cups throughout his illustrious international soccer career.

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Deion Sanders Asked the Brendan Sorsby Question Everyone—Especially Texas Tech—Should Be Asking

Sanders hit the nail on the head with his recent comments about the Brendan Sorsby controversy.

FourFourTwo

Gary Lineker promises to host The Rest Is Football in his pants if one thing happens at the 2026 World Cup

We could see the return of Gary Lineker in just his pants if this one thing happens at the 2026 World Cup

The Economic Times

Japan's anime spirit: The playbook behind a World Cup masterclass

As Japan takes the stage in the World Cup, their journey reflects a deep-rooted passion for football that captivates fans worldwide. Their recent duel with the Netherlands highlighted a blend of technical finesse and strategic gameplay. This impressive showing is rooted in a vibrant athletic culture that thrives at schools…

Sports Illustrated

Fab's Favorite Scoring System For Your 2026 Fantasy Football Leagues

The method is a perfect blend of standard scoring with sensible bonuses to make games more fun to track.

The Conversation

For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory

The planet’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup – is now underway, drawing a television audience of billions and a stadium audience of millions.

FourFourTwo

Football's best behind-the-scenes documentaries after Manchester United's Amazon All or Nothing announcement

Manchester United are set to allow Amazon cameras into their inner sanctum

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The Most Handsome Footballers At The World Cup, Including Trilingual King And Underwear Model

The World Cup is full of stunning goals, but these players are also scoring major points with fans online.

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