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It’s the pinnacle of football. Kick off at the Champions League final in Budapest is just a few hours away. Arsenal are trying to win it for the first time, while Paris Saint-Germain wants to become only the second team to win it twice in a row. The atmosphere in Budapest is festive to say the least, details from the ground with FRANCE 24 journalist Selina Sykes and freelance sports journalist Karim Baldé. Keywords for this article
It is 20 years since Sol Campbell headed Arsenal in front in the Champions League final.“It was like a fairytale,” Campbell tells The Athletic. “I’d been through so much, so many ups and downs. To come to the Champions League final, and score? It was beautiful.”It was the 37th minute when Campbell headed home a Thierry Henry free kick to put 10-man Arsenal ahead of Barcelona. A stout defensive effort brought Arsenal within touching distance of the trophy, but two Barcelona goals in the last 15 minutes whisked glory away.“We had the chances to kill them off, and we just…
Mexico is hosting the World Cup for the third time in history, and the tournament kicks off on June 11 at Estadio Azteca with El Tri facing South Africa. For anyone planning to attend matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara or Monterrey, the next few weeks are your window to get organized. What do you need to know? This guide touches upon a bit of everything, from flights to the weather, so you can make the most of your World Cup experience in Mexico. Which World Cup games are in Mexico, and which city should you visit? Estadio Azteca, officially known…
Lucasfilm has posted a statement mourning the death of Marcia Lucas, George Lucas‘ former wife who was one of three to share an Oscar for editing “Star Wars.” The editor of iconic ’70s films including “Taxi Driver” died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif following a battle with metastatic cancer. She was 80. “Lucasfilm was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marcia Lucas. The 80-year-old was one of the three editors to take home an Oscar for 1977’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’” the statement said. It continued, “After Lucasfilm’s establishment in 1971, production began on George Lucas’ newest…
The Pentagon is moving to recruit hundreds of troops to appear as spectators at President Donald Trump’s UFC cage-fighting event at the White House, and requiring those who attend to pay for their travel and meet height and weight requirements, according to people familiar with the matter and internal memos reviewed by The Washington Post.
There was a time during the Beatles’ rise to fame that Paul McCartney thought he had found the one place he could roam without being spotted. During an interview on The Zane Lowe Show to discuss his deeply nostalgic new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, the 83-year-old musician shared memories of navigating the early days of Beatlemania alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. When looking back at that “very intense period of time” in the Sixties when the band shot to the top of the charts worldwide, Lowe asked McCartney how he managed to “remain relatable” and enjoy his life…
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
Sterling joined Feyenoord in February from Chelsea. Pieter Stam de Jonge/ANP/AFP via Getty ImagesMay 30, 2026 4:26 am EDT Updated Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after allegedly being involved in a road collision.Sterling, 31, was arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen, according to The Sun.His arrest came after a Lamborghini collided with barriers on the M3 in Hampshire on Thursday morning.The Feyenoord winger has been bailed while an investigation…
Baja California officials are scrambling to coordinate logistics and security ahead of the arrival of the Iranian soccer team after FIFA this week authorized the Persian nation’s federation to move its World Cup headquarters from Arizona to Tijuana. The move comes amid the war in the Middle East and security concerns exacerbated by comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in which he suggested he couldn’t guarantee the players’ safety. Iran will now set up camp at Centro Xoloitzcuintle, the home of Liga MX side Club Tijuana, and is expected to arrive by next weekend. Albolfazl Pasandideh, Iran’s ambassador to…
Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says