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The news that New York City and New Jersey will be among the 16 North American countries hosting the 2026 soccer games came late Thursday during a live-streamed announcement ceremony by FIFA officials.
- In 2026, the World Cup will be hosted in North America, which is expected to have 16 host cities, ten in the U.S. and three apiece in Canada and Mexico. New York City Mayor Adams and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy want some of those games to be played at stadiums here — and potentially the final.
- Kathryn Mayorga said she was raped by the soccer star in a hotel room in Las Vegas in 2009, accusations Ronaldo has strongly denied.
- Gareth Bale led Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years by beating Ukraine 1-0 to take the final European spot in Qatar on Sunday, ending war-torn Ukraine’s bid for qualification.
- "I hope his decision to speak openly gives others the confidence to do the same."
- The auction house scored big with this one.
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- With the threat of financial sanctions looming, Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Wednesday he is trying to sell the Premier League club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine with his lavish investment.
- The Americans won the annual four-team tournament, now in its seventh year, for the third straight year.
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Sunday the hearing will take place at 9:30 a.m. on March 7 in Pasadena, California.
- Brazilian soccer legend Pele was hospitalized Wednesday in order to receive treatment for colon cancer.
