
Sidny Lopes Cabral about the World Cup stunt: 'Spanish fans clapped for us'
Sidny Lopes Cabral reflects on Cape Verde's World Cup draw against Spain, a major milestone in his career after a remarkable rise from the lower leagues to top clubs.
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Como announces the renewal of captain Lucas Da Cunha until 2031 and also plans the extension of goalkeeper Jean Butez.

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre expressed his support for referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the United States upon arrival in Miami. The reason has not been disclosed. Artan is the first Somali referee to be selected for the final round of the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup is facing unprecedented political and organizational problems: visa delays, human rights concerns, security risks and high costs set the tone - while Infantino's relationship with Trump leads to additional criticism.

Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix and thus achieved his first victory as a Ferrari driver. With the help of a virtual safety car and a sharp strategy, he left Mercedes without an answer. Kimi Antonelli's retirement reduced Hamilton's lead in the championship to 41 points. He called the triumph 'far beyond my wildest dreams' and broke the records in Montmeló for most victories (7) and most podium places (13).
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off, Serie A clubs are switching gears on the transfer market: interest in Khéphren Thuram, Milan is chasing Aurelien Guernier, Inter is inquiring about Mastantuono, Napoli is looking for defensive talents, Arsenal is signing up for Koné, Lazio is eyeing Beukema and Fiorentina is looking at El Aynaoui.
England see 2026 as the tournament where everything comes together: Tuchel's knockout experience, a deep squad and a potentially favorable schedule. But only against Croatia will it become clear whether the confidence is justified.
Manchester United have agreed that Manchester City and Liverpool will not be allowed to activate Marcus Rashford's £40 million buyout clause, according to The Athletic (David Ornstein). The clause remains valid for other European clubs. It seems mainly a strategic move not to strengthen direct title rivals; at City the priorities lie elsewhere.

In an interview with The Athletic, Zohran Mamdani shares his passion for football: from playing at college to his involvement with Arsenal and the approaching 2026 World Cup, which he sees as a celebration of global connection and rivalry.
- Mbappé went down after a sliding tackle from Sadio Mané; first corner kick, after VAR check even goal kick. - Faghani justified: “The attacker initiated the contact.” - Analysts Pat Nevin, Alan Shearer and former assistant referee Darren Cann call it a clear penalty. - Moments later, Mbappé himself scored; substitute Bradley Barcola made it two difference for France.
Austria started the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Jordan. Schmid opened the scoring, Olwan equalized, after which an Austrian goal was disallowed due to handball. An own goal from Yazan Al-Arab and a late penalty from Arnautovic decided the game.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who stood out for Cape Verde after the stunt against Spain, will see his mother in Miami on Sunday during the World Cup match against Uruguay. Thanks to intervention by American politicians, the visa has been completed and the costs have been waived.