World Cup final: "It is going to be the best day of my life"
“It’s going to be the best day of my life,” one supporter said before heading to the World Cup final. Source link
New Bundesliga TV deal in US prioritizes reach over money
After six years on ESPN, the Bundesliga has found a new home in the United States. The combination of USA Network and Fandango has reportedly struck a deal to become the English-language broadcaster of Germany’s top flight in the US during the 2030–31 season. The deal is reportedly worth $20 million (€17.4 million) per year, … Read more
Argentina vs Spain: Tactics, stars and off-pitch backlash
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax as Spain takes on Argentina in a highly anticipated final. The match pits the defending champions against one of football’s rising powers, with Lionel Messi’s enduring legacy meeting the emergence of Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal Source link
Spain-Argentina live: Defending champions face European powerhouse for the crown
Spain and Argentina meet in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with both nations seeking to etch their names in football history. The European champions face the defending world champions in a clash of styles, experience, and ambition as the tournament’s ultimate prize hangs in the balance. Follow our liveblog … Read more
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan’s Aqaba intercepted
Israeli and Jordanian forces on Sunday intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba, the Israeli military said. Reporting from Israel, FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky explains that Israel was hit by sharpnel from the interception. While no one was injured, there was a “sense in Israel that the war is escalating”. Source … Read more
Germany news: Merz considers cabinet reshuffle after Spahn exit
Chancellor Merz has said that he may use the forced resignation of a senior aide as an opportunity to reshuffle his cabinet. Meanwhile, a train security guard was seriously injured in a clash with a passenger. DW has more. Source link
World Cup Final: La Roja, La Albiceleste battle for glory
La Roja’s patient possession game meets the Albiceleste’s trademark resilience in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday. As Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and his former coaching student Lionel Scaloni, now Argentina’s manager, prepare to face off on football’s biggest stage, the showdown promises a clash between the tournament’s most polished … Read more
Olympic champ Evenepoel wins Tour de France 15th stage
Belgian Remco Evenepoel beat race leader Tadej Pogacar to the finish line to win stage 15 of the Tour de France on Sunday after Jonas Vingegaard, who was second in the overall rankings, was forced to abandon following a crash. Source link
Algeria wants bigger role in EU energy amid regional tensions
For Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this week’s visit to Berlin was his first official visit to Germany since being elected president in 2019. Highlights of the two-day trip joint statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in which both leaders emphasized the “quality of cooperation” between their countries and promised to deepen long-term energy cooperation. “Algeria … Read more
Argentina and Spain brace for World Cup final: The atmosphere from Madrid
The final hours before the World Cup final, where Argentina and Spain are set to face off. Despite scorching temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius across much of Spain, fans are undeterred. Bars, public squares and fan zones are already full, with excitement building ahead of kick-off. For more on the atmosphere in Madrid, here’s France … Read more