Alan Shearer has noticed something different about this World Cup and it looks ‘awful’
The World Cup has been staged in controversial places before, but the build-up to this tournament feels messy in a very different way. Omar Artan…
Eoin Morris Archives: 06/2026
Donald Trump official explains why Somali referee was refused entry to the USA for the World Cup
Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States has become one of the biggest off-field controversies of the World Cup build-up. The Somali referee…
Every sanction the USA has imposed on Iran at the 2026 World Cup
Iran’s World Cup campaign has become easily the most politically charged story of the tournament before their opening game has even arrived. The players have…
Cardi B got MSG going but only two Knicks matched her NBA Finals energy
The New York Knicks had the chance to turn Madison Square Garden into a championship launchpad, but Game 3 of the NBA Finals ended with…
Draymond Green details key similarity between Jalen Brunson, LeBron James and Steph Curry
The NBA Finals are now alive again after the San Antonio Spurs stole Game 3 at Madison Square Garden to cut the New York Knicks’…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright feels sorry for ’embarrassed’ USA soccer fans ahead of World Cup
The build-up to the World Cup has been hit by another major travel controversy after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United…
Every guest Donald Trump brought to NBA Finals Game 3, including golfer granddaughter Kai
The Knicks had waited decades for an NBA Finals night like this at Madison Square Garden, but Game 3 did not go to plan. San…
Iran confirm fan ticket allocation has been revoked on the eve of the World Cup
Iran’s World Cup build-up has already been dominated by tension, travel issues and political pressure before a ball has even been kicked. The squad have…
Mauricio Pochettino makes it clear the USMNT’s aim is to win the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has never been a manager who deals in small targets, and that has now carried straight into his work with the USMNT. The…
Why top referee will no longer be at World Cup after being denied entry to US
The World Cup was always likely to bring political tension with it, given the tournament’s heavy US footprint and the travel restrictions already hanging over…
