France have looked like the team to beat so far. Kylian Mbappe looks in great shape and seems driven by the memory of the 2022 final, when his hat trick wasn’t enough to prevent defeat. With his current form, even Messi’s newly set World Cup scoring record may not be out of reach.
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Argentina
What more can be said about Messi? Five goals in two games, a new World Cup record with 18 goals, and another masterclass on the biggest stage. He’s carrying Argentina once again, but as the tournament progresses, they’ll need his teammates to start contributing more as well.
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Spain
After the disappointing draw against Cabo Verde in their opening match, they showed exactly why they are considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup. Scoring four goals against Saudi Arabia was a statement of intent. Now, they face a tougher challenge against Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay.
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Portugal
We were waiting for Cristiano Ronaldo and he finally delivered two goals that led Portugal to their first World Cup win this summer. He also became the first player to score in six different editions of the World Cup.
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England
Such a disappointing performance and 0-0 result against Ghana on Tuesday. There are already some questions about Thomas Tuchel and his decisions ahead of the tournament, such not including Cole Palmer in the squad traveling to the World Cup.
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Brazil
Beating Haiti is exactly what we expected from them after their opening draw against Morocco. Now comes the real test: Scotland.
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Norway
If some people were confused by their position in the rankings, those doubts may start to fade after the first two games. Now they face France, and we’ll get a much clearer picture of their true potential in this tournament.
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Morocco
What a team and what a World Cup so far! Ismael Saibari needs to be considered among the best players of the tournament so far.
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Netherlands
Winning 5-1 against Sweden was a big statement from them and they needed it after a disappointing debut against Japan.
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Germany
They won both matches against Ivory Coast and Curacao. They also won the group stage, but I’m still not 100% convinced about their performances so far.
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Colombia
Two games, two wins, Round of 32 clinched and Luis Diaz is one of the best players of the tournament. They are a dangerous underdog.
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United States
Despite the absence of Christian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT delivered another convincing performance. Surprising? Not really. This is why they are still in the position I ranked them ahead of the World Cup.
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Japan
I’m in love with this team. After drawing against Netherlands, they won 4-0 against Tunisia. They play incredibly well and this is only helping.
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Mexico
Another solid performance and clinched round of 32 qualification with one game to go. Their dream continues.
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Sweden
Won 5-1 against Tunisia and lost 5-1 to Netherlands: Which is the real version of this team? We will figure it out against Japan.
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Uruguay
One of the biggest disappointments so far. Two games, two draws against Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde. Things might get tricky now, considering they need to face Spain in the last match.
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Switzerland
They are back. After drawing the first match against Qatar, they bounced back and won against Bosnia-Herzegovina pretty easily.
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Ivory Coast
They lost against Germany, but they showed why they are a strong team and now they need a win against Curacao.
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Egypt
Mo Salah scored, because of course he did, this is the World Cup of stars. Up next: Iran.
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Croatia
Winning against Panama was what we expected from them: It’s now time to show what they are capable of against Ghana, who drew against England.
Maybe we overestimated their experience, but facing England, this team especially, was a big task. It was sad to see a legend like Luka Modric making a crucial mistake that led to the first goal.
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Senegal
Disappointing. Yes, they were drawn into a tough group with France and Norway, but coming away with zero points is still a disappointing return for the 2025 AFCON finalists. Now, everything comes down to the final match against Iraq.
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Scotland
Everything will be decided in the last match against Brazil after losing to Morocco in the second game of the group.
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Ecuador
The draw against Curacao was a historic result for the other team and now they need to beat Germany in their final group match to have a chance of advancing. That’s a very tough task.
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Iran
Despite all their struggles and the tensions between their country and the United States, they’ve handled enormous pressure extremely well. It’s possible, though unlikely they could end up facing the U.S. in a round of 16 match.
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Belgium
What is going on here? I wasn’t expecting this roster to set the world on fire, but I figured they could at least manage one win.Belgium’s golden generation is nearing its end, and it showed in their opening match. While Romelu Lukaku made a difference off the bench and played a key role in Egypt’s own goal, a draw is simply not the statement Belgium needed to make.
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Canada
We should praise them and Jesse Marsch. Now it’s time to make history and qualify for knockout phase for the first time ever.
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Korea Republic
They are where we expected to be, in contention for a second place in the group with Mexico, Czechia and South Africa.
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Austria
Yes, they could have done better against Argentina, but let’s be honest: What can you do against this version of Lionel Messi?
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Ghana
What a performance against England. They looked solid against one of the favorites to win the tournament.
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Paraguay
If people thought they’d roll over against Turkiye, they were all wrong. Paraguay is now in a good spot for a place in the round of 32.
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Czechia
Despite having a pretty solid team, they will probably just be able to play one round of the knockouts before getting sent home by better opposition.
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Algeria
By far, one of the most impressive performances of the second round. After losing to Argentina at the debut, they bounced back and made a comeback against Jordan.
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Cabo Verde
If we thought that the first draw against Spain was a miracle, the second one against Uruguay told us much more about this national team and their impressive debut at the World Cup.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
After a convincing debut against Canada, they lost to Switzerland in the second game, but they still can make it to the round of 32 in the last game against Qatar. Advance and the USMNT likely awaits.
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DR Congo
Their first time at the World Cup since 1974. After a historic draw against Portugal, they only lost by one goal to Colombia, one of the best teams of the tournament. They can actually make history and advance with a result vs. Uzbekistan.
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Saudi Arabia
Their opening draw against Uruguay means they’re alive ahead of the last game of the group against Cabo Verde. They have a chance to play in the knockout stages despite a heavy loss against Spain.
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Qatar
After their last-minute draw against Switzerland we couldn’t expect such a downfall, but a horrible leg-breaking tackle and two red cards contributed to a 6-0 loss to Canada.
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Australia
We probably had too many expectations after their win against Turkiye, but the United States exposed them in the second game of the group phase.
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Curacao
What a story! They might be eliminated this week when they face Ivory Coast, but who cares? First goal at the World Cup against Germany, first draw against Ecuador. They made history.
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New Zealand
Losing to Egypt in their second match of the group stage makes it much more difficult to hope for a historic qualification to the knockouts.
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South Africa
They started off badly and lost to Mexico in the opening match of the tournament but bounced back and drew 1-1 against Czechia. They still have a little chance to advance.
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Iraq
Conceded seven goals in two games against France and Norway, but aren’t technically eliminated. Next up: Senegal.
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Uzbekistan
They don’t have much chance to play in the round of 32. The side coached by 2006 World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro had their tournament all but ended by losing 5-0 to Portugal.
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Panama
ELIMINATED — Despite playing against Ghana and Croatia, not easy opponents, they were able to show why they were back at the World Cup for a second time since 2018.
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Tunisia
ELIMINATED — They made history at this World Cup by sacking Sabri Lamouchi after the defeat against Sweden and replacing him with Herve Renard in the middle of the tournament. Didn’t help much
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Haiti
ELIMINATED — They were just unlucky to meet Brazil, Morocco and Scotland in what was probably the most challenging group of the World Cup.
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Jordan
ELIMINATED –They played their first ever World Cup and they have already made history. At least they will have a chance to face Lionel Messi’Argentina in their last match of the group phase.
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Turkiye
ELIMINATED — I’ll be completely honest: I thought they could become one of the surprises of this tournament, with so many talented players. They registered 62 shots in two games and failed to score a single goal: The most shots without a goal by a team in a single World Cup since 1966.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will introduce a record prize money package from the 2026/27 season, with the league champions set to receive N1 billion.
The new reward system was approved by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) during a high-level meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.
Under the new arrangement, the team that finishes second will receive N500 million, while the third-placed team will earn N300 million.
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The N1 billion prize for the champions is the biggest cash reward ever offered in the history of the NPFL.
Football stakeholders believe the new prize structure will help improve the league and make it more attractive to clubs, players, sponsors and supporters.
The initiative is seen as a major step forward for Nigerian domestic football and highlights the commitment of the NFF and NSC to strengthen the country’s top-flight league.
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The new payment structure is expected to increase competition among clubs and raise the overall standard of the NPFL from the 2026/27 season.
The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground hosts its first Women’s T20 World Cup match of the tournament today, adding another layer of intrigue to an already high-profile contest. The venue will also stage the final, making every opportunity to understand conditions particularly valuable.
Recent numbers suggest Lord’s is not necessarily a batter’s paradise. Since 2025, the average first-innings score in women’s T20s at the ground has been just 129. The famous slope and helpful seam movement have often kept bowlers in the game, while spinners can also play an important role as the surface wears.
England will take confidence from their successful defence of 155 at the venue in 2024, while pacer Lauren Bell’s impressive record at Lord’s makes her a player to watch. She has claimed 13 wickets in nine T20 appearances at the ground while maintaining an excellent economy rate.
With warm weather forecast and no rain expected, conditions are set for a full game. Whether it turns into a low-scoring battle or a tactical masterclass, Lord’s appears ready to provide a fitting stage for a crucial World Cup showdown.
Los Angeles has been a swirling sea of green Mexico jerseys this World Cup: from the watch parties dotting the sprawling city, to bars, cafes and barber shops blaring matches, and thousands of fans streaming into Los Angeles Stadium.
The fact that Mexico has not actually played a match in Los Angeles this tournament has done little to deter fans from proudly displaying their colors, regardless of who’s on the pitch.
“After Mexico City, Los Angeles is the second largest Mexican city in the world,” Gary, who was born in Mexico and moved to Southern California as a child, told DW. “Soccer is definitely inculcated in the culture here, and you can feel it.”
“I love the energy of the Mexican team,” Lucy, another Mexico fan, told DW. “And this is my father’s jersey,” she continued, gesturing to her lightly-faded green jersey. “It’s like 30 years old, just as old as I am.”
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“The passion for Mexico has always been around from my parents, my grandparents, my aunts and cousins,” Luis, a Mexico fan born and raised in Los Angeles, told DW.
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“Everybody around us always supported Mexico. And Mexico gave us a lot more footballing memories than the United States,” Luis went on. He notes that masses of Mexico fans are easy to spot throughout the city whenever they play.
“I was headed over to watch Mexico play after work, and there was a long stretch in the middle of the city where all you saw along the street were people in green jerseys. I think Mexico is really a favorite here in Los Angeles.”
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“For a while, the US men’s national team did not want to play against Mexico in LA because it was a home game for Mexico,” said Gary.
Los Angeles-born USA striker Haji Wright grew up among the split allegiances.
“It all depends on who you talk to,” he said. “I have friends who support Mexico and friends who support the US. This country is a cultural melting pot and LA is no different.”
The large Mexican-American population on both sides of the border means the United States and Mexico are often in a tug of war over dual national players. World Cup stars Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez were both born in the US and elected to represent Mexico, while Los Angeles native Julian Araujo would likely have joined them on Mexico’s roster if he wasn’t injured prior to the tournament.
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A complex rivalry
This bitter footballing rivalry also divides fans.
“If Mexico get knocked out of the tournament, I’d root for the US,” said Hector, igniting an instant debate with his friend Luis.
Mexico were the first team to qualify for the knockouts at World Cup 2026Image: Ulises Ruiz/AFP
“I don’t support the US,” Luis said. “I hate (former USA international) Landon Donovan. Even though he was the US’ best player, I don’t like that guy.”
Gary, who unlike Luis and Hector was not born in the US but has has lived here for nearly four decades, was more measured. “If the US plays, I’ll root for the US. But if they play Mexico, I have to go for Mexico. It’s just more within the culture,” he said.
A glance at the thousands of green Mexico jerseys on parade around LA during the World Cup, whether Mexico is playing or not, seems to confirm Gary’s sentiment.
England Test skipper Ben Stokes said that he has apologised to his English teammates for missing the second Test against New Zealand due to breaching team protocols, while also expressing that he is “desperate for a result” during the series decider starting from Thursday. After missing The Oval Test along with pacer Gus Atkinson due to an alleged breach of team curfew and an incident in a Chelsea nightclub after securing a win in the first Lord’s Test, skipper Stokes is back in the playing XI as a captain. The investigations from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Regulator did not produce anything other than a formal written warning from ECB.
England lost the second Test by 253 runs, with Joe Root stepping in as captain. The absence of Stokes and Atkinson came after Ollie Robinson and Jamie Smith also missed the second Test due to an injury and paternity leave, respectively. Hence, a total of three players got their maiden Test caps, namely James Rew, Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox, all of whom have been dropped for the series decider.
Speaking in the pre-match presser on Wednesday, Stokes said, as quoted by Cricinfo, “Of course I apologised. That was one of the first things I had to do as a captain. You look at the situation, and it affects more than just myself. It affects a lot of people, it affected Joe, the squad, the people outside the playing environment. It no doubt had an effect on lads who were making their debut. That should have been all about them, but unfortunately, a situation outside of their control took precedence over their big days, making their debut for England in Test cricket.”
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Stokes said that it would have been “stupid and naive” of him not to acknowledge and address the situation, noting the responsibility he has as a leader of the group.
“It is all fine and well, everything being fine and dandy when it is all going well, but you need to take responsibility for things as well. You need to be big enough and man enough to take that upon your shoulders, and look everyone who it has affected in the eye and apologise the way you need to apologise. That is something that I did,” he added.
The show of remorse from Stokes is expected to cool the debate around the future of Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, who escaped unscathed from an ECB review after a 1-4 loss in the away Ashes series this year. This incident made England feel the pressure during their first international series of the summer.
“Yesterday (Tuesday), the important thing for me as captain of the team was making sure that I was letting the lads know that I am back properly as the captain of this team. I did need to obviously say a few things and acknowledge a few things to the team, and the team only, and I feel like I voiced those quite well to everyone,” he said.
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He also said he has let his mates know “where his concentration is”.
“Everyone in the dressing-room is fully aware of the responsibilities as players who got the call-up this week, and I am fully aware of the responsibilities of me as captain to lead this team in a pretty important game,” he added.
Stokes admitted that while the last match’s result cannot be changed, they can change what happens in the series decider.
“We are desperate to get the results. I am desperate to be the result. I think I have made a pretty good effort at making sure that the most important people know that, which is the team,” he signed off.
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England XI for third Test: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Croatia kept their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive after a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Tuesday.
Substitute Ante Budimir scored the only goal of the match nine minutes into the second half, calmly finishing from Josip Stanisic’s low cross.
The win gave Croatia their first points in Group L and means they can secure a place in the knockout stage with victory over Ghana on Saturday.
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The match was also a special occasion for Croatia captain Luka Modrić, who made his 200th international appearance. The 40-year-old midfielder helped control the game before being substituted late on.
Panama pushed for an equaliser, but Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made several important saves to protect his side’s lead.
Croatia will now face Ghana in a decisive final group match, while Panama take on England.
Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism in the best possible way on Tuesday against Uzbekistan (5–0). The 41-year-old striker scored twice to lead his country to their first victory in this World Cup.
England will have to wait before securing their place in the round of 32. The Three Lions were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Ghana squad.
France will be without Didier Deschamps on Friday against Norway. The national team coach has returned home following the death of his mother. He is expected to return to the United States on Saturday.
Finally, in basketball, Monaco claimed the French championship title for the third time in four years by defeating Paris in a decisive Game 5.
Northern Ireland’s upcoming Nations League campaign and EURO 2028 qualifiers will be broadcast live on the BBC.
The free-to-air agreement between the broadcaster and Uefa will see an extension of the current deal until June 2028, and will also include Scotland and Wales internationals as the BBC maintains its commitment to make international football accessible to all.
In the build-up to the 2028 Uefa European Championship, hosted by the UK and the Republic of Ireland, there will be around 60 live games available between the three nations, while the tournament itself will be broadcast live on the BBC.
The extension builds upon a hugely successful partnership that has made the BBC the home of international football for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales since the initial deal was struck in March 2025, with live action available on BBC television, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
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Audiences have reflected the appetite for live international football, with an average UK-wide audience of 1.11m tuning in for Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Germany, with 121,000 people watching in Northern Ireland alone.
Wales’ exit and Scotland’s dramatic qualification win over Denmark also saw audiences over 1m, while Steve Clarke’s side’s recent World Cup opener against Haiti drew a peak audience of 2.8 million viewers on BBC One and iPlayer, despite a 02:00 BST kick-off.
“Extending this agreement is fantastic news for football fans across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring every match is available live and free-to-air on the BBC,” said Rhuanedd Richards, Interim Director of BBC Nations.
“These fixtures bring communities together and deliver some of the biggest shared moments in our sporting calendar. We’re proud to continue telling these stories and showcasing our nations’ teams.”
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Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, added: “International football creates moments that unite communities, spark national pride and generate huge audiences across every platform.
“We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Uefa and continue bringing every Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s international match to fans free-to-air.
“Whether watching on television, streaming on iPlayer or following through the BBC Sport website, app or our social channels, audiences can be sure the BBC will be there for every crucial moment on the road to Uefa Euro 2028.”
BBC coverage of the Fifa World Cup continues throughout the tournament, including Scotland’s match against Brazil this evening at 23:00 BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal continues to shock the NFL world, even months after it began. The NFL reporter and the New England Patriots coach were photographed together at a luxury resort in Sedona, Arizona. While she shrugged off the rumors at first, she resigned from her job at The Athletic a few days later after the company launched an investigation.
The Athletic’s parent company, The New York Times, revealed details of the investigation on Wednesday. Russini is believed to have violated the firm’s strict journalistic codes.
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“The Athletic’s editorial guidelines include language addressing relationships between its journalists and the people they cover,” the report read. “Under a section titled ‘Transparency,’ the publication says reporters should avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest and reveal those sources or affiliations that may put into question our ability to be credible.”
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“Ms. Russini did not alert editors to any conflicts of interest, according to the Times Company spokeswoman.”
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Kelly McBride, the chair of the Newmark Center for Ethics at the Poynter Institute, added that if a journalist has a close platonic relationship with a source, they should bring in their bosses to discuss how that would look to the public. According to her, Russini could have told the news outlet that she was friends with Vrabel and gotten another assignment.
Tony Farmer raises questions about Dianna Russini’s role in Mike Vrabel’s Patriots arrival
Podcaster Tony Farmer sparked debate on Tuesday by suggesting that former reporter Dianna Russini may have played a part in creating tension between Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, leading to Vrabel taking up the coaching role in 2025.
“Did Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel work together to create tension in the media and nudge Bill Belichick out of New England to create a job opening for Mike?” Farmer tweeted. “IDK, but this might explain Jordon Hudson’s shade toward Russini recently. If the Pats were the destination all along, it would explain why Mike took a year off from coaching too.”
Farmer also pointed to reports suggesting that some Patriots players favored hiring Vrabel immediately after Belichick’s exit, despite the team’s plans to move forward with Jerod Mayo.
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He attached a November 2023 article by Russini discussing a potential split between Belichick and the Patriots. Vrabel arrived in New England in January 2025 and guided the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance in his first season.
DR Congo’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in Guadalajara.
A deflected strike from Colombia wing-back Daniel Munoz in the 76th minute proved enough to separate the two teams in a closely contested Group K encounter.
The result secured Colombia’s place in the last 32 after their second consecutive win, while DR Congo dropped to third place in the group standings.
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DR Congo worked hard to keep Colombia at bay for much of the game, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making several important saves. However, they were finally beaten when Juan Fernando Quintero’s pass found Munoz, whose shot took a slight deflection before finding the net.
The Congolese side pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but could not break through Colombia’s defence.
The defeat means DR Congo must now beat Uzbekistan in their final group match on Saturday and hope other results go their way to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Play at Wimbledon qualifying at Roehampton was suspended for over an hour due to a power outage that caused the tournament’s Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system to fail amid extreme heat.
ELC replaced replaced line judges at Wimbledon last year, but the system was accidentally deactivated during the match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkov and Sonay Kartal, due to “human error”.
Wimbledon qualifying takes place away from the All England Club, at Roehampton (PA)
Speaking ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, chief executive of the All England Club Sally Bolton said there was confidence in the system – but the extreme heat is likely to have played a part in this latest outage.
“There was a temporary loss of power to part of our Qualifying venue, which meant that the electronic line calling system could not function,” a spokesperson for the All England Club said. “Power has now been restored and play is expected to resume shortly.”
The tournament is operating under an extreme heat weather warning, with the first priority being the welfare of players and guests. Although it is understood it is likely the heat was a factor in the outage, a full investigation will be undertaken in due course.
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On the BBC, presenter Annabel Croft said it had been a “very challenging day”, with temperatures expected to rise to 37C later in the day.
Britain’s Dan Evans, looking to reach a final Wimbledon before his planned retirement, was one of those impacted by the delay as he lost in the second round of qualifying against Tristan Schoolkate, the Australian 28th seed closing out a 7-5 6-0 win when play resumed.
Schoolkate said of the issues in his post-match interview on the BBC: “It is not usually this hot in London, so it was unexpected – it usually rains a bit.
“I don’t think it was a heat thing, maybe it had something to do with the electronics and all that, but you get time to gather your thoughts. It was a bit strange, but I was just glad I came out of the gates pretty hot there.”
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Wimbledon has a heat rule in place for this year’s tournament and players are allowed to request a 10-minute break when the heat stress index is at or above 30.1C.
The heat stress index accounts for air temperature, humidity and surface temperature – creating a ‘feels-like’ reading that is also known as the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature [WGBT].
The heat stress index will be measured 30 minutes before the start of play, then at 2pm and then at 5pm. The 10-minute break would take place between the second and third sets for women’s singles matches and between the third and fourth sets for men’s matches.
A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has come into force across large parts of the county, as Britons have been told to stay out of the sun for a four-hour period.
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Record-breaking temperatures of 40C are expected on Wednesday, with the Met Office alert stretching from London across to Somerset and Swansea, and up towards Birmingham, until 9pm on Thursday.
People have been warned to stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm as the severe heat is expected to cause a danger to life, while Network Rail has advised passengers to only travel if “absolutely necessary”.
Extreme heat has played a part in both of this season’s tennis grand slams, with temperatures of 46C at the Australian Open and a heatwave hitting the French Open, too.
Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has at times struggled in the heat, and was knocked out of the French Open during a sweltering second round.
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Wimbledon recorded its hottest opening day at last year’s Championship and the heat could be a significant factor once again across the fortnight, which begins on Monday 28 June.
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