May 4, 2026

International football

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Finalissima Scrapped: Spain–Argentina Showdown Cancelled After Venue Talks Collapse

The highly anticipated Finalissima between European champions Spain and South American titleholders Argentina has been officially cancelled after organizers failed to resolve security concerns and agree on an alternative venue. The intercontinental showdown, jointly organized by UEFA and CONMEBOL, was expected to pit the Spain national football team—winners of UEFA Euro 2024—against the Argentina national

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Who Calls the Shots — Trump or FIFA?

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, an unexpected geopolitical controversy has emerged over whether Iran national football team will participate in football’s biggest tournament, raising a complex question about authority in global sport: who ultimately decides, the host country or FIFA? The debate intensified following escalating tensions between the

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