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Sportsbooks and technology providers across the United States sports betting industry report that this year’s World Cup produced record handle for a soccer tournament across the board and even rivaled other major prolonged sporting events. Combining the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments together, Caesars Sportsbook said that the 2026 World Cup produced a 30% greater bet count and “a few percentage points” more handle than March Madness. Partially owing…

Robert Lewandowski praised Lamine Yamal for helping Spain win the FIFA World Cup despite not playing his best football during the tournament due to injury. Lamine Yamal entered the tournament with a hamstring injury that kept him out of the of Barcelona‘s LaLiga winning season. It initially limited his participation for Spain during the World Cup. He made eight appearances for Spain throughout the competition, with manager Luis De La…

Alejandro Garnacho is on the brink of a loan move to Aston Villa from Chelsea per ESPN sources. The Europa League winners have agreed a deal with an obligation to make the move permanent that will be triggered based on the number of appearances Garnacho makes for Villa. Villa would be Garnacho’s third Premier League club in as many years following his move to Stamford Bridge from Manchester United last…

Lionel Messi encouraged Lamine Yamal “to go his own way” in the immediate aftermath of Spain‘s win over Argentina in the World Cup final. Yamal, 19, was seen hugging Messi, 39, on the pitch after the final whistle in Sunday’s title game in New York before the two exchanged some words. When asked what eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and former Barcelona captain Messi had said to him, Yamal revealed: “He…

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA for their actions after Sunday’s World Cup final. FIFA opened an investigation after several Argentina players and coaches clashed with members of the Spain team on the field after the final whistle. Gavi, who was an unused substitute in Spain’s 1-0 win in extra time at the MetLife Stadium, was shoved to the ground by Argentina midfielder Leandro…

Manchester United have been met with a backlash from a number of supporter groups after some fans had their online season-ticket accounts restricted. The club’s official fans’ forum, Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST), The 1958 and The Red Army are among the groups to hit back at United, who are aiming to crack down on the illegal resale of tickets. However, the club’s approach has been criticised for being too…

MEXICO CITY — Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history, announced his retirement from elite soccer on Tuesday, bringing an end to a distinguished 22-year professional career. Ochoa, who turned 41 last week, said before the 2026 World Cup that it would be his last tournament, though speculation had swirled about whether he might sign with a new club to extend his playing days. He put…

CHICAGO — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike and defender Conor Bradley are still “way off” a return to full fitness, with both players continuing their rehabilitation from long-term injuries. Ekitike is unlikely to feature for Liverpool this year after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon in April, while Bradley remains sidelined with a serious knee injury he sustained during the Reds’ 0-0 draw with Arsenal in January. Both…

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has said the club have “obvious” areas to address in the transfer market as he seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. Liverpool have already completed the signings of defender Jérémy Jacquet and forward Víctor Muñoz. However, Iraola’s squad still requires reinforcements following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté. “I think it is difficult to say a number.…