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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
Business|Sports|World

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Europe|Sports|World

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller
Sports

Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal

Manchester City and Aston Villa both won to keep the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal

Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal
Sports|Travel|World

Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World Cup

Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World Cup

Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World Cup
Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League

Aston Villa extends its winning streak to eight games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory against Basel in the Europa League to secure at least a playoff spot

Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle
Business|Europe|Sports|World

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club
Health|Sports|World

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather
Sports

Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday

Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws

The Premier League title race has been blown open after Arsenal conceded in stoppage time and lost at Aston Villa 2-1

Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa, Man City closes gap and Liverpool draws
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Iran will play at least one World Cup match in the United States, though a group-stage clash with the U.S. was avoided in Friday's draw

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Political|Sports|World

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
Sports

Arteta hails 'immense' Arsenal after beating Bayern and keeping Kane quiet in Champions League

Arsenal is top of the Premier League and now top in the Champions League with a 100% record

Arteta hails 'immense' Arsenal after beating Bayern and keeping Kane quiet in Champions League
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate

Idrissa Gueye’s sending-off for Everton for slapping his teammate in the face during the Premier League match at Manchester United joins the list of soccer’s most bizarre red cards

Bizarre red cards: Gueye joins list including Zidane, Simunic and Hazard after slapping own teammate
Europe|Sports|World

Real Madrid's winless streak continues with 2-2 draw at Elche, Bellingham gets late equalizer

Real Madrid has been held to a 2-2 draw at Elche in the Spanish league to see its winless streak extend to three matches in all competitions

Real Madrid's winless streak continues with 2-2 draw at Elche, Bellingham gets late equalizer
Europe|Sports|World

Women's Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid

Record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes rallied from three goals down at halftime to salvage a 3-3 draw at Juventus in the Women's Champions League

Women's Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid
Business|Economy|Sports|World

David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America

Former England soccer captain David Beckham signed a multi-year partnership with Bank of America to promote global sports programs ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America
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Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Mbappé and PSG: The $800M battle over unpaid wages and moral harassment

The legal battle between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé has intensified

Mbappé and PSG: The $800M battle over unpaid wages and moral harassment
Europe|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs

Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup, Italy in danger again and Ireland make playoffs
Americas|Sports|US|World

Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1

Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl

Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
Sports|World

Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last

Cristiano Ronaldo says he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last

Ronaldo expects his 6th World Cup at age 41 next year is 'definitely' his last