More News12 Jun 2026 | 2:10 PMMadrid, June 12 (UNI) Real Madrid has confirmed Jose Mourinho as its new first team coach with the Portuguese returning 13 years after his last spell at the club.
The 63-year-old leaves Benfica with Real Madrid paying the Portuguese club a 15 million euro compensation fee (17.3 million US dollars) and has signed a three-year contract until the end of June 2029.
see more.. 12 Jun 2026 | 2:06 PMMexico City, June 12 (UNI) South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole became the first player sent off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after receiving a straight red card in his team's opening match against co-host Mexico.
The midfielder was dismissed in the 50th minute for bringing down Brian Gutierrez just outside the penalty area as the midfielder raced through on goal at Mexico City Stadium, according to Xinhua.
see more.. 12 Jun 2026 | 2:02 PMWashington, June 12 (UNI) Japan captain Wataru Endo has pulled out of the World Cup due to his foot injury, according to the Japan Football Association.
The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder had a left foot surgery in February and returned to action on May 31.
see more.. 12 Jun 2026 | 1:35 PMMexico City, June 12 (UNI) The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is on track to break attendance records, football's governing body said.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which staged Thursday's tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa, is the largest of the 16 venues with capacity for 80,824 spectators. It is followed by New York New Jersey Stadium (80,663), Dallas Stadium (70,649) and Los Angeles Stadium (70,492), according to Xinhua.
see more.. 12 Jun 2026 | 1:32 PMBerlin, June 12 (UNI) SC Freiburg has signed Japanese striker Keisuke Goto from Belgian side RSC Anderlecht, adding another attacking option as the Bundesliga club continues its summer transfer activity, Freiburg announced. .
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