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Low Turnout at Club World Cup Highlights FIFA's Issues With Ticket Sales, Pricing and Marketing Woes

FIFA spent $50 million on marketing, increasing its original budget by millions in the final month in an effort to boost attendance.

Marcelo Gallardo Reflects on River Plate's Club World Cup Start, Mastantuono and Squad Fitness
"We have to keep on improving," Gallardo said. "Despite getting the result today, which was the most important thing, there were some nerves around the squad. There was also a sense of obligation to win, so from that perspective, we did what we had to do."
Michael Jordan Distances Himself From Diddy Trial Claims: 'Not Going to Play With Any of That'
Michael Jordan is steering clear of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ongoing legal drama after being named in a bizarre roleplay fantasy. A source says the NBA icon thinks 'it is weird' and wants no part in it.
WWE Legend The Undertaker Rushed Into Emergency Heart Surgery Right After WrestleMania 41
WWE icon The Undertaker secretly underwent emergency heart surgery after WrestleMania 41 due to silent AFib, says wife Michelle McCool.

Sports

JBalvin, DojaCat, and Tems halftime at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Music

FIFA Announces Star-Studded Halftime Show with J Balvin, Doja Cat & Tems at Club World Cup Final

For the first time, there will be a halftime musical show at a World Cup, just like the Super Bowl. J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems are the chosen artists.

Politics

Trump Admin 'Squandering' Economic Opportunity as Vance Jokes About Deporting World Cup Fans: 'Going to Ruin Tourism'

JD Vance noted the US would host visitors from around the world for World Cup 2026, but warned of consequences for failing to leave "when the time is up."

Super Bowl LIX: Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts Officially Out of White House Visit Due to 'Scheduling Conflicts'

Jalen Hurts will skip the Eagles' Super Bowl celebration at the White House due to a "scheduling conflicts."

News

Professional Soccer Player Hid Under the Bed During Home Invasion. Suspects Kidnapped His Wife and Child Instead

An Ecuadorian soccer player's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped during a home invasion on Wednesday after the intruders appeared to be looking for him.

News

NASCAR Driver Slams Claims She Was a 'DEI Hire' After Crashing at Race: 'I Earned My Seat'

After a crash at the Xfinity Series race in North Carolina, the veteran NASCAR driver denounced online harassment and accusations of being a "DEI hire."

U.S.

Trump Says Standing Ovation He Received at Florida UFC Fight Means He's Doing 'A Good Job' as Tariff Scrutiny Intensifies

Trump claimed the raucous standing ovation he received at UFC 314 is proof that his administration is "doing a good job," despite backlash over his new tariffs.

Canelo gets ready to fight in Saudi Arabia

Boxing

Jet Lag, Empty Desert, and a Belt to Recover: Canelo Álvarez's Most Personal Fight Yet - EXCLUSIVE

From his compound in Big Bear, Nevada, El Canelo talks to Latin Times about his fight in Riyadh, getting ready to fight Scull, family and tacos.

Latin America

Spanish Court Acquits Former Barcelona Star Dani Alves of Sexual Assault And Overturns His Prison Sentence

Former Barcelona and Brazil soccer star Dani Alves was acquitted by an appeals court in Catalonia, Spain, and overturned the four-and-a-half-year prison sentence against him

Baseball

Baseball Fans Miffed as MLB TV 'Blacked Out' on Opening Day: 'DOGE Even Ruining Baseball'

Baseball fans took to the internet to air their grievances after MLB TV experienced an outage ahead of the season's opening day games on Thursday.

News

Teen Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche in Alaska on Avalanche Awareness Day

A 16-year-old boy was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling on Avalanche Awareness Day, marking the fourth avalanche death in Alaska this month.

Politics

Trump's Upcoming Travel Restrictions Could Impact Dozens of Latino MLB Stars

The travel restrictions could impact players with P-1 visas, non-migrant visas for internationally recognized athletes and entertainers

Politics

Jackie Robinson's Military Service Removed From Defense Department Website as Crackdown on DEI Continues

The Department of Defense removed Jackie Robinson's bio from its website as part of an ongoing effort to eliminate content perceived as linked to DEI initiatives.

Soccer

Soccer Club Forced to Apologize After Moment of Silence for Former Player Who's Still Alive Left Wife in Tears

Bulgarian soccer club mistakenly held a moment of silence for former player who is alive, prompting an apology after his wife was left in tears.

Politics

Trump's Irish Golf Course Vandalized After His Meeting With Prime Minister

Irish authorities are investigating vandalism at a Trump golf resort where multiple greens were dug up and Palestinian flags were planted on the course.

Eagles Fans Depressed After Super Bowl Winners Accept White House

Politics

Eagles Fans Depressed After Super Bowl Champs Accept White House Invitation: 'Should Be Doing Better Things With Your Time'

Left-leaning Philadelphia Eagles fans are sharing their disappointment following an announcement that the team accepted an invitation to visit the White House.