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Halftime Show Overrun Sparks Controversy at 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured a Super Bowl‑style halftime spectacle that lasted far longer than planned, drawing fire from fans, journalists and sports scientists.

Jul 25, 2026

Iran Confiscates Assets of Exiled Soccer Star Ali Karimi Over Alleged Israeli Links

Iranian authorities have seized a villa in Lahijan and other properties belonging to former soccer star Ali Karimi, citing alleged ties to Israel, as part of a broader crackdown on the exiled critic

Jun 10, 2026