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The White House confirmed that Iranian football players have received US visas for the World Cup, though some staff remain without approval. The development comes amid US-Iran tensions, with the tournament serving as a geopolitical stage.
Flavio Cobolli will face Alexander Zverev in the French Open final after fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew due to a virus just before the semifinal. Cobolli expressed mixed emotions, feeling both sadness for his friend and happiness for his own opportunity. Arnaldi described suffering severe symptoms, including vomiting and dizziness, which left him unable to compete.
Second seed Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the 2025 French Open final, his second appearance in the Roland Garros title match. He will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi on Sunday as he seeks his first Grand Slam crown.
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has vowed to reveal everything about Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League after a verdict on 115 financial breach charges. The club denies all allegations and awaits a ruling from an independent commission. Al Mubarak also stated that owner Sheikh Mansour has no plans to sell the club, valuing it at about $10 billion.
The 18-year-old Barcelona star was named La Liga's Player of the Season for 2024–2025, leading his team to back-to-back league titles with 16 goals and 11 assists. Yamal set a league record by earning Player of the Month honors three times in a single campaign.
FIFA canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans due to a website glitch that gave them tickets for $0. The affected fans have been asked to pay the correct amount. This is the latest issue in a controversial ticketing program facing investigations in the US.
Celtic supporters with pro-Palestinian views have opposed the club's potential appointment of Robbie Keane as head coach due to his past role at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv during the Gaza conflict. Graffiti and banners have appeared outside Celtic Park, and fan groups warn the decision could deeply divide the community.
Iran's football federation has submitted players' passports to the U.S. embassy in Turkey for World Cup visas following FIFA's instructions. The team plans to train in Mexico while all their group-stage matches are in the U.S. The federation president expressed confidence visas will be issued without problems despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Mexico heads to its 18th World Cup, determined to shake off the 'Curse of the Fifth Match'—seven straight round-of-16 losses since 1994. Led by veteran coach Javier Aguirre, who played in the 1986 home World Cup, El Tri relies on home advantage, a fast-passing midfield, and experienced striker Raul Jimenez. The team faces South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic in Group A, with a strong chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since hosting in 1986.
FIFA has announced the artist lineup for the three World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, USA, and Canada. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song in Mexico City, while Katy Perry leads the show in Los Angeles and Alanis Morissette with Michael Buble headline in Toronto.
