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Saudi Fund to End LIV Golf Financing After 2026 as League Seeks New Backers

The pullback puts LIV’s big-money model, event schedule, and player deals at risk.

EU Commissioner Boycotts Venice Biennale, Threatens €2 Million Grant Over Russian Pavilion

World Boxing Clears Russians and Belarusians to Compete Under Neutral Status

Norway Joins Poland in Refusing to Host World Aquatics Events Allowing Russia and Belarus

DR Congo Picks Houston as Its 2026 World Cup Base Camp

World Cup Transport Prices Soar in U.S. Host Cities

World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus in Senior Events

World Aquatics Restores Russia and Belarus to Full Participation With Flags and Anthems

Italy’s Sports Minister Says Replacing Iran at 2026 World Cup Is Very Unlikely

CAF Chief Welcomes Corruption Probe, Vows to Respect CAS in AFCON Title Dispute

Iran Pushes FIFA To Move U.S. World Cup Games to Mexico

FIFA Opens Case Against Spanish FA Over Racist Chants at Spain–Egypt Friendly

CAF Appeals Vice-Chair Condemns AFCON Final Forfeit Ruling

World Cup 2026 Field and Full Schedule Confirmed Across 16 North American Venues

World Cup Ticket Backlash Intensifies as Final Price Hits $10,990

AFCON Title Reversal Heads to CAS as CAF Scrutiny Grows and 1976 Precedent Claim Collapses

Catalan Police Investigate Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain–Egypt Friendly

FIFA, Police Probe Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain–Egypt Friendly

Fatal Fall Before Mexico–Portugal Friendly at Estadio Azteca Prompts Scrutiny of Safety and Fan Conduct

Iran Calls Up Dennis Eckert Ayensa, 29, With FIFA Clearance Pending