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FIFA’s official World Cup footballs, sold for as much as £130, are reportedly being produced by workers in Pakistan earning as little as £26 a week, raising renewed questions over fairness and labour conditions in the global supply chain behind the “Beautiful Game.”

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital on Sunday after feeling unwell at Old Trafford ahead of the high-profile clash between Manchester United and Liverpool, with early reports suggesting the move was purely precautionary.

The $13bn World Cup: How the numbers stack up on FIFA’s 2026 balance sheet

Barcelona are reportedly continuing their high-profile partnership with Spotify by featuring American singer Olivia Rodrigo on a special edition El Clásico shirt, replacing the usual sponsor logo as part of the club’s ongoing music-driven kit campaign.

Amid political tension and recent military escalation, Donald Trump has taken an unexpectedly permissive stance on Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, summing it up in three words: “Let them play.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in North America, despite the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Iran will play their matches in the United States, with their first game scheduled against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.