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FIFA makes historic choice for World Cup referees
FIFA announced the 36 referees who will be officiating the upcoming men's World Cup on Thursday, and several of the names represent an important first for world soccer.3 female refs »
The Independent
Leeds and Burnley demand Premier League action over Everton losses
The two clubs want to know where the league is at in investigating Everton’s losses of £371.8million over the last three years
The Canadian Press
FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites on June 16
CHICAGO (AP) — FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16. Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas remain in the bidding for the first 48-team World Cup, with the Los Angeles area submitting both SoFi Stadium in Inglewood and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, site of the 1994 World Cup final. Three stadiums each in Canada and Mexico are expected to be used. The bid plan envisioned 16 total sites for the tournament. FIFA targeted mid-May for announcing
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Ralf Rangnick reveals messages with Erik ten Hag and vows to help new manager
Ralf Rangnick hopes to bring the curtain down on his interim reign by securing Europa League qualification in front of new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who he will meet this weekend after detailed WhatsApp conversations.

FIFA makes historic choice for World Cup referees