FIFA has cleared referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after he was accused of making a racist gesture prior to Sunday’s game between Germany and Curaçao.Evans was shown in the video referee studio with his hand by his side in the “OK” symbol, which has been associated with white supremacy.In a statement, the Australian referee said that […]
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Pope’s World Day of Poor message: The Lord is refuge of the poor – Vatican News
Vatican NewsPope Leo XIV has released his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, to be observed on 15 November 2026.Reflecting on Psalm 14, “The Lord is the refuge of the poor,” the Pope notes that they were written during a dramatic period marked by the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, when […]
Iran ties with New Zealand after U.S. peace deal in a day of surprise World Cup draws – NBC News
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Pre-revolutionary flags spotted, anthem booed at Iran’s World Cup opener – The New York Times
World CupFIFA WorldCup 2026Iran kicked off its World Cup against New Zealand on Monday night. Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty ImagesINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dozens of pre-revolutionary flags were brought into SoFi Stadium for Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand in defiance of FIFA’s ban.In one particularly pointed moment, a group of fans […]
Iran and New Zealand play out entertaining World Cup 2026 draw: Live updates, reaction – The New York Times
World CupAdvertisementliveUpdated 23m agoIran came from behind twice to record an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Group G at the 2026 World Cup.Eli Just twice gave his side the lead, but the Iranians twice equalised, through Ramin Rezaeian's flick and Mohammad Mohebi's fine header.Fans have been banned from bringing pre-revolutionary Iran flags into […]