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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
I'm an Italy World Cup hero and Scott McTominay is my son's idol - Man United were crazy to sell him
The King of Naples has had a season he will never forget in Serie A with club side Napoli Marco Materazzi reckons Manchester United were 'crazy' to sell Scotland star Scott McTominay. And the legendary defender has revealed the Napoli ace is his own son's idol. The Italy World Cup hero is convinced the new King of Naples was the reason Antonio Conte's men got over the line as they tasted Serie A title glory and he is still in disbelief at the price tag they got the midfielder out of Old Trafford. McTominay - part of Steve Clarke's Scotland squad who head for a friendly at Liechtenstein - helped Napoli clinch the league by netting a sensational goal in the final game of the season. They pipped Materazzi's former club Inter Milan to the title and the 51-year-old - who was famously on the end of a Zinedine Zidane headbutt in the 2006 World Cup Final where he scored also Italy's equaliser as they lifted the trophy - is a huge fan of the Scotsman. He said: "To win Serie A, all Inter need is one or two good transfers. Look at Napoli signing Scott McTominay. That won it for them. "McTominay is my son's idol by the way! "I always felt Manchester United were crazy to let him leave and crazy for the transfer fee they got from him." McTominay was part of the Scotland team that suffered at the hands of Iceland on Friday night. He started alongside Napoli team-mate Billy Gilmour and Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in a Serie A midfield trio. But they couldn't help bring some cheer to the Tartan Army as the visitors ran out 3-1 winners at Hampden. The Dark Blues now head for minnows Liechtenstein in desperate need of a confidence boosting win ahead of the World Cup qualifying campaign later this year. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
NY/NJ World Cup Committee vows to keep crowds orderly at MetLife Stadium
The New York/New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee is sending the message that scenes like the ones that occurred at the Copa America final in 2024 in Miami won't happen next year when the World Cup final takes place at MetLife Stadium. Alex Lasry, the head of the NY/NJ host committee, promised that the organizers would do everything to make sure that 'nothing like that' could happen when the home of the Jets and Giants hosts the biggest soccer match in the world in July 2026. 'People need to know that going to a game — children are going to be at these games — that everyone can feel safe and secure and know that they are going to a safe and secure environment,' Lasry told amNewYork in an interview published this week. Advertisement MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup Final. USA Today Sports The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed more than an hour as fans without tickets rushed the gates at Hard Rock Stadium to 'forcibly enter' the venue and create a chaotic scene that overwhelmed stadium security and police. The wild turn of events led to 27 arrests and 55 ejections from the stadium. Advertisement Lasry called the dangerous scenes 'unfortunate,' but labeled them 'one-in-a-million' for a sporting event in the United States. The committee head acknowledged that the situation is one that they can '100 percent learn from,' and Lasry told the outlet that the security plan for matches at MetLife would keep ticketless fans from overrunning stadium staff. 'That doesn't mean that we shouldn't be taking all the precautions and ensure and taking lessons from that, but I've got all the faith and belief in the world in our security plan and our ticketing plan and ensuring that something like that's not going to happen,' Lasry said. Large crowds of fans try to enter the stadium amid disturbances prior to the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Final match between Argentina and Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Getty Images Advertisement MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host eight World Cup matches in 2026, with the tournament culminating with the championship game taking place in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. The United States, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 2026 World Cup that will wrap up an exciting run of soccer in North America. The U.S. hosted Copa America in 2024, will hold the Club World Cup this summer and then will have the World Cup next year. Local officials have estimated that the tournament will generate more than $2 billion for the region and bring millions of visitors into the area over the entire run of the World Cup.
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Sports-mad Brits reveal the live events on their bucket lists – with World Cup Final at Wembley coming out top
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPORTS-MAD Brits have revealed the live events they'd put on their bucket list – and a World Cup Final at Wembley has come out tops. Over half of those quizzed for a poll say travelling to see a massive live sporting event is one of life's biggest buzzes, with 36% planning a sports trip this year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Fans said that matches at Wembley are their favourite type of sporting event Credit: Getty 3 Football fans revealed that they love being in the stands with their fellow sport lovers Credit: Getty 3 The 100m race at the Olympics was another popular choice of sporting event Credit: AFP Topping the dream list would be a FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley for just over a third. Close behind is an FA Cup Final at Wembley for three in ten, while one in four fancy standing trackside at the London Marathon, and one in five want to see British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Brits are also willing to travel across the pond – with almost a quarter ready to go long-haul to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics 100m Final. The glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, an American Football Super Bowl and a Champions League Final also made the cut for around 20 percent of those quizzed. Reasons for sports-tripping included seeing a favourite sportsman or woman, bonding with mates and family or simply soaking up the atmosphere. The poll was commissioned by luxury hotel chain Hyatt. Hyatt spokesman Michel Morauw said: 'Sports-tripping is reaching fever pitch, and we're increasingly seeing more travellers with a passion for building their holidays around watching live sporting events."
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sports-mad Brits reveal the live events on their bucket lists – with World Cup Final at Wembley coming out top
SPORTS-MAD Brits have revealed the live events they'd put on their bucket list – and a World Cup Final at Wembley has come out tops. Over half of those quizzed for a poll say travelling to see a massive live sporting event is one of life's biggest buzzes, with 36% planning a sports trip this year. 3 3 Topping the dream list would be a FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley for just over a third. Close behind is an FA Cup Final at Wembley for three in ten, while one in four fancy standing trackside at the London Marathon, and one in five want to see British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Brits are also willing to travel across the pond – with almost a quarter ready to go long-haul to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics 100m Final. The glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, an American Football Super Bowl and a Champions League Final also made the cut for around 20 percent of those quizzed. Reasons for sports-tripping included seeing a favourite sportsman or woman, bonding with mates and family or simply soaking up the atmosphere. The poll was commissioned by luxury hotel chain Hyatt. Hyatt spokesman Michel Morauw said: 'Sports-tripping is reaching fever pitch, and we're increasingly seeing more travellers with a passion for building their holidays around watching live sporting events."
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sports-mad Brits reveal the live events on their bucket lists – with World Cup Final at Wembley coming out top
SPORTS-MAD Brits have revealed the live events they'd put on their bucket list – and a World Cup Final at Wembley has come out tops. Over half of those quizzed for a poll say travelling to see a 3 Fans said that matches at Wembley are their favourite type of sporting event Credit: Getty 3 Football fans revealed that they love being in the stands with their fellow sport lovers Credit: Getty 3 The 100m race at the Olympics was another popular choice of sporting event Credit: AFP Topping the dream list would be a FIFA World Cup Final at Close behind is an Brits are also willing to travel across the pond – with almost a quarter ready to go long-haul to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics 100m Final. The glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, an American Football Super Bowl and a Read More on Sports Reasons for sports-tripping included seeing a favourite sportsman or woman, bonding with mates and family or simply soaking up the atmosphere. The poll was commissioned by luxury hotel chain Hyatt. Hyatt spokesman Michel Morauw said: 'Sports-tripping is reaching fever pitch, and we're increasingly seeing more travellers with a passion for building their holidays around watching live sporting events."
