⚡ Berita Bola
Headline terbaru dari liga dunia
The Guardian Football‘The perfect job’: meet the fans being paid to watch all 104 World Cup games in Times Square
A Liverpool fan and an influencer explain what it’s like to be hired for a Truman Show-style experiment When Kevin Kotoko heard that he had been selected as one of Fox’s chief World Cup watchers he had no hesitation in accepting. What self-respecting football fan could turn down the opportunity to be paid $50,000 (£37,000) to take in all 104 games at this World Cup, after all? The only issues were that he would have to watch every match in a custom-built viewing cube in the heart of Times Square and let his employers know that he wouldn’t be coming in for work the next day. “I quit my job,” admits Kotoko, a Liverpool fan who is from Florida and was working as a waiter in a restaurant. “I found out on Thursday that I had won the competition and so I told them on Friday that would be my last day!” Continue reading...
BBC SportIran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.
The Guardian FootballInfantino using private jet in attempt to watch two World Cup matches per day
Fifa president sets gruelling itinerary across tournament World Cup to generate about 9m tons of carbon dioxide Gianni Infantino is planning to attend two World Cup games each day where possible for the rest of the tournament despite the huge distances involved. The Fifa president has access to a private jet provided by Qatar Airways as a value-in-kind element of its sponsorship deal with the world governing body, which will come in useful as Infantino journeys across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Continue reading...
ESPN⚽ Red Sox host 'Scotland Day' amid World Cup
The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.
The Guardian FootballIran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand
During 101 minutes of action in Los Angeles, Iran were finally able to focus on football. The buildup had been unprecedented, messy and chaotic. But then, in the aftermath of an entertaining draw with New Zealand, Iran’s captain, Mehdi Taremi, described their World Cup as a “disaster”, explaining how the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, went into their dressing room to hear their concerns. The head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, labelled them the “most oppressed” team at the tournament after being forced to return to Mexico after the game. A charter flight from LAX was scheduled for 11pm local time. It was a lively end to a relatively drama-free occasion, despite pre-match protests and an underlying anxiety around how the team would be greeted by their own supporters. What, really, were the emotions flowing through their veins as they took to the pitch? A few hours earlier, Donald Trump, in France for the G7 summit, said a peace deal had been signed after almost four months of war. Infantino, who in effect recently admitted he is powerless to prevent the chaos that continues to plague Iran’s preparations and overshadow their participation, was up in the VIP seats. Continue reading...
ESPNQuakes extend Bruce Arena coaching deal to '29
The San Jose Earthquakes signed coach Bruce Arena to a new contract on Monday that runs through the 2028-29 MLS season.
The Guardian FootballDuck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media
Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social media Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors, became an unlikely internet sensation and the tournament’s first unofficial mascot. Continue reading...
ESPNSpain who? At the World Cup, Cape Verde fans believe
Searching for a lovable underdog to cheer for this World Cup? Look no further than Cabo Verde.
ESPNBrazil-born Nunes: 'I owe more to Portugal'
Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes is proud to be representing Portugal again at a World Cup, stating the European country helped him launch his football career.
ESPNIran team downplays protests: We aren't political
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and forward Mehdi Taremi said that they will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, as the prospect of protests looms ahead of their opening game against New Zealand.
ESPNReal Madrid announce Marc Cucurella signing
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
ESPN'Finally': Norway star Erling Haaland on fulfilling World Cup dream
Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest stage.
The Guardian FootballIn twilight of Messi’s career, Americans are gifted one last chance to witness his international magic
Argentinian’s legacy has no need for another World Cup but return allows hosts to witness his international curtain call It’s a moment more iconic than any other in the 30-year history of Major League Soccer. Lionel Messi, then 36, standing over a free kick 30 yards from goal, days after completing a shock move to the United States. On that night in the summer of 2023, deep into the dying moments of his US debut, Inter Miami were in need of a miracle. With one brilliant stroke of his left foot, Messi delivered. His game-winning free kick, placed just out of reach of the opposing goalkeeper, was a work of art. It rolled back the years, reminiscent of the brilliance that had by then already solidified his stature as the greatest player in the history of the sport. Those in attendance who weren’t screaming were simply wide-eyed and slack jawed, in disbelief at what they’d seen. Continue reading...
BBC SportBBC or ITV? Inside how World Cup broadcast picks are made
The 2026 World Cup is under way - but how do the BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches on TV?
ESPNWas the World Cup win over Paraguay the best in US...
The U.S. got its World Cup off to a flying start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, a performance so stylish that it will go down in history.
BBC SportFalse nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far
The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.
BBC SportMore than the Score
Iran’s World Cup campaign gets underway in the United States
The Guardian FootballFootball Daily | From rock-bottom to World Cup force: Sweden provide life-affirming message
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! A broken leg, surgery, working for David Sullivan, being sacked by David Sullivan, to say things had looked bleak for Sweden’s main men during the Premier League season is an understatement. Alexander Isak and Graham Potter were at a low ebb; the former failed to live up to his record-breaking £125m move to Liverpool, unable to find fitness nor form, ending the campaign with a pitiful four goals in 22 games having never got going at Anfield. Potter was churned out by West Ham in September, deemed unfit to lead the team forward, a low moment for anyone at the London Stadium. In fairness, the team was doomed regardless and while he is leading a team to a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia at the Geopolitics World Cup, the Hammers are planning for life in the Championship and Sullivan is no longer co-chair . Poor Haiti tried everything to change their destiny against Scotland over the weekend, even swapping Providence for Fortuné in the 86th minute” – Sholem Lenkiewicz. Margaritha coming on for a Curaçao led by D1ck Advocaat is definitely the most alcoholic GWC moment so far. Meanwhile, following on from the idea that Football Daily does not do weekends ( yesterday’s Football Daily letters ), yesterday’s edition ended in my junk folder” – Nigel Sanders [and balance is restored – Football Daily Ed]. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions . Continue reading...