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• New York approves new World Cup drinking law with bars set to stay open later than ever during tournament10 June 2026, 3:37 am
  Soccer fans across New York will be able to party late into the night during the World Cup after a major temporary overhaul of the state's drinking laws was revealed.
  
• I could have died! Scotland keeper Craig Gordon reveals surgery that saved his World Cup dream could have cost him his life9 June 2026, 11:59 pm
  Craig Gordon was warned that treatment to address a neck injury could kill him just three months before being named in the World Cup squad.
  
• Kicked out! Top African referee denied entry to US then sent home to Somalia - despite having 'the right visa'9 June 2026, 11:27 pm
  Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, had his travel facilitated by the Somali Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, who said they had granted him a diplomatic passport to help with visa-related issues.
  
• Trump's bombshell plot to deflect blame for an Ebola outbreak at the World Cup is 'leaked'9 June 2026, 10:49 pm
  As fans prepare to flock in from across the globe for the World Cup, there are rising concerns from health officials over a potential outbreak of the deadly virus during the tournament.
  
• David Sullivan has been banned from women and academy matches at West Ham United since 2023, it emerges, amid historic allegations and FA investigation9 June 2026, 10:31 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: The 77-year-old Hammers owner was investigated by the FA after officials were made aware of historical allegations against him. Sullivan has stood down from his role as co-chair.
  
• England 3-0 Ukraine: Disappointment for Lionesses as they cruise to victory but fall short of automatic qualification - with play-offs now the European champions' only route to Brazil 20279 June 2026, 10:30 pm
  TARA ANSON-WALSH: Last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Spain in Mallorca had already taken qualification out of England's hands, leaving their fate hinging on Iceland taking points off the world champions.
  
• SoFi Stadium workers make final decision on bombshell strike action just 72 hours before hosting USA's first World Cup game9 June 2026, 10:10 pm
  The union representing 2,000 bartenders, servers, cooks and dishwashers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, announced the news at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
  
• Do it for Diogo! Jota's widow pens emotional message to his ex-Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson - as she wills Scotland captain to 'cherish' the World Cup and 'live it' for both of them9 June 2026, 10:06 pm
  Diogo Jota's widow has urged Scotland captain Andy Robertson to live the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool team-mate.
  
• Revealed: The Premier League record-breaking fee Nottingham Forest are demanding for Elliot Anderson amid Manchester City and Man United's interest in star midfielder9 June 2026, 9:36 pm
  Elliot Anderson is in line to command a record fee for an English player if he is sold by Nottingham Forest this summer.
  
• BBC director of sport defends controversial work-from-home World Cup plans and confirms Gabby Logan to anchor the final9 June 2026, 9:17 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: BBC's presenters and pundits will work out of a state-of-the-art studio until the quarter-final stage of the tournament.
  
• Thomas Tuchel remains coy over who will start at No 10 amid battle between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers - as Three Lions boss reveals Bukayo Saka injury concern9 June 2026, 9:07 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN WEST PALM BEACH: Thomas Tuchel says England have already shown they can win without Jude Bellingham - if he picks Morgan Rogers at No.10.
  
• What football insiders are saying about David Sullivan: A nightmare to do business with, his 'rich chav' house - and leaving people unimpressed with hiring Karren Brady9 June 2026, 8:10 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: According to those who know David Sullivan from his time in football, rather than the porn industry, time is important. Money, however, is precious.
  
• Clean sheet, midfield running like a dream, strikers scoring...  Scotland's battering of Bolivia gives boss Steve Clarke 'fantastic' problems9 June 2026, 7:53 pm
  Over on Broadway, generations of theatre impresarios have held the belief that a bad dress rehearsal guarantees you a great opening night.
  
• Real Madrid offer £130m for Arsenal target as identity of Florentino Perez's next 'Galactico' is revealed9 June 2026, 7:44 pm
  The bid comes after Madrid president Florentino Perez - who retained his position until at least 2030 at the weekend - confirmed he would make a huge bid for a 'Galatico'.
  
• 'Geoff Hurst's shot was heading straight at me. I ducked - then it hit the net!' England fans who were at the '66 World Cup final relive a 'mesmerising' day, 'the wall of noise', the 'hot dog smell' and the delayed No 83 bus that nearly made them miss it9 June 2026, 7:21 pm
  Hendon Hall was the hotel, eight miles from Wembley, where Sir Alf Ramsay's 1966 squad was based, and is a residential care home now where at least six people in the crowd for the final live.