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Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Norway defeats Italy 3-0 in World Cup 2026 qualifier to Top Group I
Norway clinches dominant win over Italy in World Cup qualifier Group I standings see Norway take commanding lead Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Norway defeated Italy 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Group I clash on Saturday, June 7, at Ullevaal Stadion. Goals from Alexander Sørloth (14'), Antonio Nusa (34'), and Erling Haaland (42') handed the home side a comprehensive win and maximum points from their opening three Italy dominated ball possession with 63 per cent and recorded a higher pass accuracy of 90 per cent compared to Norway's 85 per cent, they failed to capitalize on their control of the midfield. Norway produced eight shots with four on target, converting three of those into goals. Italy managed six shots but tested the goalkeeper only read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history The victory was built on Norway's counter-attacking efficiency. With only 355 passes to Italy's 585, the Norwegian side made the most of limited possession. Norway also displayed better organization in set-piece situations and transitions, converting opportunities swiftly in the first half. The second half saw Italy struggle to break down the Norwegian defense, despite earning two corners and maintaining territorial the win, Norway leads Group I with 9 points, 12 goals scored, and only 2 conceded, holding a +10 goal difference. Israel trails with 6 points after three matches, while Estonia sits third with 3 points. Italy, playing just one match so far, occupies fourth place with 0 points and a –3 goal differential. Moldova is at the bottom with 0 points from two matches and a –6 goal win also extended Norway's perfect start in the qualifiers, marked by consistent scoring and strong defensive execution. Italy, by contrast, faces pressure to recover quickly in the remaining group matches, needing points to stay competitive in the qualification read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Norway's next fixtures will test their ability to maintain top form against fellow contenders. Italy, with games in hand, must convert possession into goals if they aim to climb the table and secure World Cup qualification.
Economic Times
3 days ago
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- Economic Times
Croatia defeats Gibraltar 7–0 in World Cup qualifiers, closes gap in Group L standings
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Croatia delivered a comprehensive 7–0 victory over Gibraltar in a Group L World Cup Qualifier match. The win was marked by six different players finding the net. Mario Pašalić opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Ante Budimir just two minutes later. Franjo Ivanović struck twice in quick succession in the second half (60', 63'), with Ivan Perišić (73') and Andrej Kramarić (77', 79') adding to the tally to seal the recorded 30 total shots, 13 of which were on target. The team maintained 69 per cent possession, completed 488 passes with 88 per cent accuracy, and earned 12 corners. Gibraltar managed only three shots with none on target and one corner. The Croatian defense remained compact, giving up only 236 passes and holding Gibraltar to 31 per cent read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history In disciplinary statistics, Gibraltar committed nine fouls compared to Croatia's 10. Gibraltar also registered two offsides and failed to produce a yellow or red card. Croatia received one yellow card and were caught offside six this result, Croatia moved into third place in Group L with three points from one match and a +7 goal differential. They trail group leaders Czechia, who have nine points from three games and a +7 differential, and second-place Montenegro, who have six points from three remains at the bottom of Group L with zero points from three matches. They have scored just once while conceding 14 goals, leading to a –13 goal differential. Faroe Islands, also winless, sit just above Gibraltar with two losses from two matches and a –2 read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Croatia's next matches will be pivotal as they aim to overtake Montenegro and Czechia, who have already played more fixtures. The goal-rich performance improves Croatia's qualification outlook and offers a strong platform for upcoming group-stage encounters.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Croatia defeats Gibraltar 7–0 in World Cup qualifiers, closes gap in Group L standings
Croatia dominates Gibraltar with seven-goal performance Croatia delivered a comprehensive 7–0 victory over Gibraltar in a Group L World Cup Qualifier match. The win was marked by six different players finding the net. Mario Pašalić opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Ante Budimir just two minutes later. Franjo Ivanović struck twice in quick succession in the second half (60', 63'), with Ivan Perišić (73') and Andrej Kramarić (77', 79') adding to the tally to seal the result. Croatia recorded 30 total shots, 13 of which were on target. The team maintained 69 per cent possession, completed 488 passes with 88 per cent accuracy, and earned 12 corners. Gibraltar managed only three shots with none on target and one corner. The Croatian defense remained compact, giving up only 236 passes and holding Gibraltar to 31 per cent possession. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Jordan, Uzbekistan make history In disciplinary statistics, Gibraltar committed nine fouls compared to Croatia's 10. Gibraltar also registered two offsides and failed to produce a yellow or red card. Croatia received one yellow card and were caught offside six times. Live Events Group L standings tighten as Croatia gains ground With this result, Croatia moved into third place in Group L with three points from one match and a +7 goal differential. They trail group leaders Czechia, who have nine points from three games and a +7 differential, and second-place Montenegro, who have six points from three matches. Gibraltar remains at the bottom of Group L with zero points from three matches. They have scored just once while conceding 14 goals, leading to a –13 goal differential. Faroe Islands, also winless, sit just above Gibraltar with two losses from two matches and a –2 differential. Also read: What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games Croatia's next matches will be pivotal as they aim to overtake Montenegro and Czechia, who have already played more fixtures. The goal-rich performance improves Croatia's qualification outlook and offers a strong platform for upcoming group-stage encounters. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Will Trump Torch L.A.'s Olympics?
Just how severely Donald Trump may impact, tarnish or otherwise undermine Los Angeles' 2028 Olympic Games remains an open question. But it's now fair to expect the city's road to gold and glory will be littered with political potholes. His administration's hard-line immigration approach, extreme cost-cutting of federal services and adversarial international relations are at odds with the ethos of the mega-spectacle, which (no matter how much you buy it) bills itself as a beacon of kumbaya globalism. More from The Hollywood Reporter Seth Meyers on Finding Joy (and Comedy) in Trump's Second Term Trump Biopic 'The Apprentice' Dominates Politically Charged Canadian Screen Awards Would Trump Pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs? "I Would Certainly Look at the Facts," President Says Trump himself has in recent months reportedly assured the local Olympic organizing committee, LA28, at a private Mar-a-Lago conclave that he'll be 'supportive in every way possible' because, after all, 'these are America's Olympics.' Still, experts are sounding alarm bells. They warn that the event — taking place at the end of Trump's second term — could be a historic embarrassment for the U.S. because of his policies, which have antagonized allies as well as adversaries around the world. Jonathan Aronson, a USC professor specializing in international policy, sees a real possibility of diplomatic boycotts on the horizon: 'If he alienates other countries too much, what greater insult is there than not to come at all?' Trump's hot-button tariffs likely won't affect the costs of the Los Angeles Games, which has pledged a 'no-build' strategy that relies heavily on existing infrastructure. But visa issues may plague the lead-up to the event — and not just for athletes but the vast Olympics ecosystem, from coaches and families to sponsors and vendors to, of course, attendees. In February, the U.S. Travel Association raised concern about processing visas ahead of America's 'global events,' including the 2028 Games, in a report it commissioned from a group of former high-level officials at the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration and the Customs and Border Protection agency. For his part, LA28 chair Casey Wasserman, the entertainment and sports management mogul, guaranteed the International Olympic Committee in a March speech that 'irrespective of politics today, America will be open and accepting' to all countries for the Olympics. 'L.A. is the most diverse city in the history of humanity, and we will welcome the people from around the world and give them all a great time.' He added that visas will be handled by a designated desk at the State Department. 'In my many conversations with President Trump and Secretary [Marco] Rubio, they understand the scale and complexity required to deliver these Games, the access required for not just athletes but for delegations, and the incredibly short time frame on which to do those.' LA28 did not comment for this story. Others are less sanguine. 'Without additional resources, visa processing delays seem likely,' says Emma Prodromou, global visa and immigration manager at the U.K.-based workforce management consultancy Mauve Group. She explains it's 'a real concern, especially given how often complications arise from time-sensitive documents or strict administrative requirements — such as whether an abridged birth certificate is acceptable, or if a police clearance must be issued within 90 days of travel. These small but critical details can easily disrupt travel plans.' Karine Faure Wenger, who serves as corporate immigration counsel at the international law firm Fragomen, describes the situation as 'very fluid,' noting that 'the extreme enhanced vetting and screening of who is entering the U.S. will make these Games different — although President Trump is going to want the event to be a success, so I'd imagine accommodations will be made.' She also points out that there are countries participating in the Olympics with whom the U.S. doesn't have diplomatic relations, like North Korea and Iran. 'What kinds of concessions will this administration make in those situations?' The 2026 FIFA World Cup — jointly held by the U.S., Canada and Mexico — is widely considered to be a test run for the 2028 Games. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who's close to Trump, tells The Hollywood Reporter he's 'not worried at all' about America's ongoing diplomacy tensions, including with its next-door neighbors and co-hosts. 'Next year there will be an invasion of America — but an invasion of people who come to celebrate with a positive spirit,' he says. 'From that perspective, I am sure everything will run smoothly. Of course, there are many people behind the scenes working very hard to make sure everything goes smoothly, so we can welcome the world to America.' Both the World Cup and the Olympics are designated National Special Security Events, in which the U.S. Secret Service is the lead agency in charge, along with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. 'This will give Trump and his administration a lot of leverage over state and local officials,' explains Pacific University professor Jules Boykoff, one of the foremost scholars on the politics of the Olympics. 'ICE will have free reign.' L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and other local politicians asked Trump in November for $3.2 billion to fund transportation projects ahead of the Games. Much of the request is to double the current fleet of buses to handle the expected millions of ticket holders. L.A. City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez — who, before his 2022 election, was an organizer with the activist group NOlympics LA, which called for the cancellation of the Games over environmental, economic and other concerns — worries that Trump will require concessions in exchange for facilitating financial disbursements. This would mean at the least surrender to, and likely local assistance in, the administration's roundups of undocumented immigrants, as well as the banishment of homeless residents from prominent public spaces. 'We know he uses the power of the purse to try to bully and coerce to do what he wants on his larger agenda,' he says. 'It's, 'If you fight me, I'll punish you.' That's greater with the Olympics.' Trump is known to enjoy taking center stage at sports spectacles, from UFC bouts to the Super Bowl. Fox News commentator Jesse Watters, a reliable defender of the president, joked on-air in March that 'he's running out of events to go to,' noting, 'he's going to want to hold the torch in L.A.' NYU hospitality professor Christopher Gaffney, who has studied the Games, agrees, contending that Trump is likely to underscore his worldview at the opening ceremony: 'You know that [authoritarian world leaders] Milei, Bukele and Orbán will be in his presidential box.' Which is why key officials and outside Games observers alike believe that Trump wants the 2028 Olympics to triumph — if only on his terms. 'This is an opportunity for him to shine,' California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on NBC's Meet the Press in January. Adds Aronson, the USC professor, 'Presuming he doesn't try to run for a third term, this will be his swan song, and it's in his interest to put on a good show.' Mia Galuppo contributed to this report. This story appeared in the June 4 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. 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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
NFL Insider Says Patrick Mahomes Will Join Olympic Team
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to make another run to the Super Bowl during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. After falling in the big game last year to the Philadelphia Eagles, the entire offseason has been about getting back to the top and capturing another ring. While all focus is on the upcoming NFL season, the 2028 Olympics have started becoming a topic of conversation for football players. On Tuesday, NFL owners voted to allow players to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games for flag football. That has led to wide speculation about which players could play for Team USA. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Mahomes actually end up being the team's quarterback? It sure sounds like he has an interest in doing so. Read more: Lions Rookie Fires 8-Word Shot at NFC North Rival Packers According to a recent report from Jeff Darlington of ESPN, Mahomes is interested in playing in the Olympics. "Talking to Patrick Mahomes about it, for instance, I think there will be players that want the gold medal. It adds something to a resume," he said. "Mahomes, I think, wants to do it." Mahomes playing in the event would take its viewership even higher. He is arguably the most popular quarterback in the world. Some even believe he's pushing Tom Brady for the "GOAT" title. Justin Jefferson, the superstar wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, also spoke out with interest in playing in the Olympics. He called winning a gold medal a "dream." Read more: Commanders Receive Concerning Update About Terry McLaurin "Just to think about the chances of playing in the Olympics and getting a gold medal is a dream, just reverting back to being a kid and watching the track and field meets, watching basketball win the gold medal," Jefferson said. "That's something that as a kid I always wanted to be a part of, but football wasn't global. So now that we're expanding the game and we're going more global, it's pretty cool. It's pretty cool, just seeing all the different countries being involved." Plenty of elite superstars from the NFL are sure to be on the Team USA roster. Mahomes throwing to Jefferson would make for must-watch television. Only time will tell which players end up being on the roster, but Mahomes is a name to keep a close eye on. It sure sounds like he's interested in participating. For more NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
