Return to sender: Lethargic and indifferent Brazil dumped out of World Cup and sent hom by Norwegian predator Haaland’s two goals
After being a non-factor for much of the afternoon and having limited touches, Haaland turned it on when it mattered most, getting the right side of his head on the ball after a perfect setup by Andreas Schjelderup, who entered at halftime.
Bribe? FIFA President Infantino under fire over his suspect cosiness with Trump after Peace Prize win, European politicians demand probe
Now, 50 MEPs have co-signed a letter urging FIFA to address the complaint filed by FairSquare in December. The letter was sent to FIFA earlier on Monday and addressed to both Infantino and members of the FIFA Council. A copy of the letter was also sent to FIFA General Secretary Mattias Grafstrom and FIFA’s investigatory chamber.
Ghana names Fifa World Cup squad that includes veterans Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew
Making its fifth World Cup appearance, Ghana has been drawn in Group L with Panama, England and Croatia. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before facing England and Croatia.
Kenya’s President Ruto tried to de-dollarise African economies and crashed out, now green buck is bracing for end to its dominance
Ballooning US fiscal deficits – projected at $1.9 trillion in 2025 – together with a widening current-account gap, estimated at 6 per cent of GDP, are adding pressure to the dollar. On top of this is the overuse of the “printing press,” meaning the creation of large amounts of new money to finance spending.
‘If we imagine poor countries can fund own transition while drowning in debt and climate disasters, we’re facing collective collapse’
A lack of money also affected the humanitarian presence at COP30, with fewer numbers attending than previous recent summits, a consequence of the deep cuts that have rocked the aid sector this year.
Flowers of Good: Brazilian women spearhead campaign for medical marijuana for sick children
In drugstores, a 30 millilitre bottle (1 fluid ounce) of the CBD that Murillo’s paediatrician prescribed for his condition costs as much as 900 reais ($180) – more than half Silva’s monthly wages as an office assistant. Since June, she has spent zero on Murillo’s CBD medication. Twice a day, she drips the oil into the boy’s mouth and each bottle lasts about 45 days.
