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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

World War 2030 in Galicia: football, political vendettas, and the new stadium business

A Coruña has abandoned its bid to host the 2030 World Cup, intensifying regional football rivalries and igniting political tensions, especially with Vigo's ambitions.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 of Saturday, March 21, 2026

This article covers various updates from Brazil including a notable actor's career, health updates on Bolsonaro, discussions around eating disorders, political movements, sexual harassment allegations, and health issues of a prominent football coach.

Mar 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Why is Štimac under attack by a Bosniak representative in BiH?

Igor Štimac, coach of NK Zrinjski, is facing political controversies in Bosnia and Herzegovina after calls were made to revoke his work and residency permits due to his recent public statements.

Mar 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Iran will not boycott the World Cup but refuses to play in the USA

Iran's football team is set to participate in the World Cup but has announced it will not play any matches in the United States due to political tensions.

Mar 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses a variety of topics including interest rate projections impacted by war, police incidents, legal investigations, election regulations, and recent football matches.

Mar 18 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers various topics including a monetary policy meeting, ongoing investigations, election rules, football matches, and new regulations signed by President Lula.

Mar 18 • 21:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Teammates, Goal Scorers – and Drug Dealers

The latest episode of the 'Hey Munich' podcast discusses a shocking case of a player in an amateur football club in Munich who misled everyone about his identity while being involved in drug dealing.

Mar 18 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iranian Women’s National Football Team Players Return Home After Withdrawing Asylum Requests in Australia

Five players from the Iranian women's national football team returned to Iran after withdrawing their asylum requests made in Australia due to safety concerns about returning home.

Mar 18 • 13:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

German football heroes concerned about safety in the World Cup: - Do not wish to travel there

German football legends Joachim Löw and Rainer Bonhof have voiced serious security concerns regarding the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

Mar 17 • 19:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The rift between idols at Boca is getting bigger: Battaglia will face Riquelme in the upcoming elections

The political tensions within Boca Juniors are escalating as Sebastián Battaglia aligns with opposition leaders against Juan Román Riquelme ahead of the 2027 club elections.

Mar 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finland's decision regarding Belarus angered football fans

The Finnish Football Association decided to relocate a match against Belarus due to the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine, prompting backlash from football fans.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Will Another Country Host Iran's Matches Instead of America in the World Cup?

Iran's football federation aims to move their World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico amid concerns for player safety following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.

Mar 17 • 10:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Diego Armando Maradona or Lionel Messi?

The debate over who is the better Argentine footballer, Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi, re-emerges as public figures examine their political stances and public images.

Mar 17 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Football Association is taking the Huuhkajat away from Finland - the supporters' association is appalled: "We are extremely disappointed"

Finland's Football Association has decided to hold a men's national team match against Belarus in a neutral country due to the latter's involvement in the war in Ukraine, disappointing supporters.

Mar 16 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Støre on VM Serving: Genuine Answers

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre defended his party's pragmatic approach during a speech, highlighting the decision to allow late-night serving of alcohol during the football World Cup as an example of practical policymaking.

Mar 16 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The careless world champion 88 days before the World Cup

The Argentine national team faces a political struggle and lacks friendly matches as they prepare to defend their World Cup title.

Mar 15 • 17:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Pictures: Crowds of supporters of Orbán and Magyar march in Budapest

Supporters of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian football player Dominik Magyar gather in Budapest, celebrating their shared political views.

Mar 15 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Don't miss these photos: mystical tattoos, falls, honors, and a cat city

A selection of twelve images from the past week showcases the world's diversity, featuring politics, faith, sports, and ordinary moments.

Mar 15 • 13:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEOS: NE2 of Saturday, March 14, 2026

U.S. President's re-election bid may be jeopardized by rising oil prices, alongside various other current events in Brazil and internationally.

Mar 14 • 22:50 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Three more Iranian women’s football squad members return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Three members of the Iranian women’s football squad have returned to Iran after previously seeking asylum in Australia, leaving only three players in the country on protection visas.

Mar 14 • 20:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Trump's Incredible Comment Spreads Worldwide - Was This a Threat?

Donald Trump's comment regarding the Iranian national football team has caused concern and interpretations of a potential threat.

Mar 13 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiás this Friday, March 13, 2026

The U.S. military has confirmed four deaths in a plane crash in Iraq, while Brazilian politics and cinema are also in the spotlight today.

Mar 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Cantona proposes a strange solution to end wars in the world

Former French football star Eric Cantona suggests an unconventional international law making presidents fight on the front lines to reduce wars.

Mar 12 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Tractor, an Iranian league champion too uncomfortable for the ayatollahs: "It's something more than a football club"

Tractor Sazi FC, Iran's league champion, has become a symbol of protest against the regime, addressing social issues and political grievances in the northwest city of Tabriz.

Mar 11 • 22:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trastienda: how Karina Milei's decision to publicly distance herself from the AFA lawyer was made

Karina Milei publicly distanced herself from the AFA lawyer Gregorio Dalbón during a ceremony in Chile, amidst claims of political maneuvers in the Argentine Football Association's financial controversies.

Mar 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Expert on the football team: Suspects that families in Iran have been used as threats

An Iranian football player who sought asylum in Australia reversed his decision amid threats to his family back home according to experts.

Mar 11 • 17:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The Minister of Sports of Iran stated that the national team of that country will not be in the 2026 World Cup

Iran's Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, announced that the Iranian national football team will not be participating in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and political tensions with the United States.

Mar 11 • 14:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Football World Cup: Iran's Sports Minister Rules Out Participation

Iran's Sports Minister has ruled out his country's participation in the World Cup in the USA due to recent hostilities.

Mar 11 • 12:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Messi-Trump: football, faith, and homeland in the White House

The article discusses Lionel Messi's non-gesture during a public event in Barcelona, reflecting on his stance amid political movements.

Mar 11 • 10:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Not "unlikely" some Iranian football players pressured to return from Australia

Reports indicate that Iranian football players may have faced pressure to return from their time in Australia.

Mar 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

An Iranian footballer changes her mind and ultimately refuses asylum in Australia

An Iranian footballer, initially seeking asylum in Australia, has changed her mind after discussions with teammates.

Mar 11 • 07:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Athletes Taken Hostage...', Australia Grants Asylum to Female Players, Iran Outraged

Australia has granted asylum to two more female Iranian football players, leading to strong reactions from Iran urging the athletes to return home.

Mar 11 • 02:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Most of Iranian women’s football team leaves Australia, the rest evacuated from safe house

A majority of the Iranian women's football team left Australia, while some members had to be evacuated from a safe house after one player revealed their location to the Iranian embassy.

Mar 10 • 23:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Two More Members of the Women's Football Team Seek Asylum in Australia

Two members of the Iranian women's football team have sought asylum in Australia after facing backlash for not singing the national anthem.

Mar 10 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia politics live: two more Iranians reportedly seek asylum; NSW hospitals see record emergency attendances

Penny Wong confirmed that two more Iranian women football players may be seeking asylum in Australia while expressing concern over the wellbeing of the remaining team members returning to Iran.

Mar 10 • 20:24 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: Two more Iranians reportedly seek asylum, Labor alarm at PM’s war stance, mastering ‘green confetti’

Two more members of the Iranian women's football team have sought asylum in Australia after competing in a tournament, amidst political concerns regarding the Prime Minister's stance on international conflict and discussions around environmental policies.

Mar 10 • 20:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Football, war, and power: J.K. Rowling and Martín Caparrós spark debate on social media

Writers J.K. Rowling and Martín Caparrós have ignited discussions on social media about the intersections of politics and football amid global crises and the upcoming World Cup in North America.

Mar 10 • 15:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian female footballers granted asylum in Australia. Donald Trump advocated for this

Five Iranian female footballers have been granted asylum in Australia after a series of events led to their application, with support from notable figures including Donald Trump.

Mar 10 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Champions, captains and icons: The Iranian players granted asylum

Five Iranian players from the Women's Asian Cup team have been granted asylum in Australia to escape the current political turmoil in Iran.

Mar 10 • 02:46 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Morning Mail: five Iranian footballers granted humanitarian visas, Hanson secured solar rebate, Wallabies get boost

Five members of the Iranian women's football team are granted humanitarian visas in Australia amid ongoing regional conflict.

Mar 9 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Politics live: Tony Burke to give statement about Iranian footballers; EU to sign defence partnership with Australia

Tony Burke, Australia's home affairs minister, is expected to provide a statement regarding the status of five Iranian women footballers seeking asylum, a matter recently highlighted by Donald Trump's announcement.

Mar 9 • 19:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Johanna Frändén: The War in the Middle East Has Reached Football

The article discusses the impact of Middle Eastern conflicts on the world of football, highlighting how political tensions often spill into the sport.

Mar 9 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Iranian women footballers 'seek refuge in Australia'

Five players from the Iranian women's football team have sought refuge in Australia due to fears of retaliation upon returning to Iran.

Mar 9 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Infantino gave Trump a peace prize. Now Trump attacks a World Cup country and puts football in a precarious situation

The article discusses how President Trump’s actions are jeopardizing the unity espoused by world football leaders amidst tensions with Iran, a participant in the World Cup.

Mar 9 • 07:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hegseth on the Iran War: "Determined, Devastating, and without Mercy"

Defense Minister Hegseth is attempting to persuade Americans about the Iran war through martial motivational speeches and comparisons to a football game.

Mar 9 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Watch Amazônia Agro on Sunday, March 8, 2026

The article discusses various topics, including Iranian politics, football championships in Brazil, and a report on violence against women.

Mar 8 • 23:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

They were labeled as traitors. Now Iran could be bombed out of the World Cup by the USA.

Tensions surrounding Iran's participation in the World Cup increase as President Trump expresses indifference toward their involvement.

Mar 8 • 16:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Deceptive Era: How Danko Spilled the Beans on Fico

Andrej Danko criticizes Prime Minister Fico, revealing truths about him in a humorous context involving football and bacon.

Mar 7 • 11:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mascherano reveals the details of Trump's visit and the White House

Mascherano claimed that he and the Inter Miami team received misleading information regarding their visit to the White House, where they were briefed on political issues rather than just football.

Mar 7 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Galperín defended Messi from criticism over his meeting with Trump: "They are disoriented, they miss Maduro and the Ayatollah"

Marcos Galperín, founder and CEO of Mercado Libre, defended Lionel Messi after the football star faced criticism for meeting with Donald Trump at the White House.

Mar 6 • 18:59 UTC

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