
The World Cup’s Hidden Cost: Why Host Cities Pay More Than They Gain
Cities take on financial risk while FIFA retains all the financial upside.
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Cities take on financial risk while FIFA retains all the financial upside.

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Marcus Thuram caught the eye with some special sunglasses during Inter’s Scudetto celebration and warns Hakan Calhanoglu they’re here to stay. ‘I’ll wear them in the World Cup.’The Nerazzurr...

Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna won over USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino by playing through a broken nose and is now eyeing a 2026 World Cup spot, and he looks to be earning it

How new injuries might pressure coaches to make tough calls with less than 70 days before the start of the tournament

Brazil assistant manager Davide Ancelotti sits down with BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan to discuss his coaching philosophy, inspirations and ideals.

Carlo Ancelotti was at the Maracanã to, for example, watch Pedro in person during this Sunday’s (3) Flamengo vs. Vasco match.And Endrick made a point of stressing that he is still very much alive i...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes the Germany national team has what it takes to go far at World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in June and July. "The German team is in such good shape right now and has developed so well that it has a chance to reach the later rounds, the

Cristian Chivu was crowned a Serie A champion with Inter Milan for the fourth time but his first as coach on Sunday, showing his prowess in his first full season in the dugout of any team, never mind one of Europe's top clubs.Chivu played 168 times over six seasons at Inter, where he won the Ser