“Blame It on the Boogie” was first recorded by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson in 1977 and released in 1978.
Weeks later, The Jacksons released their version, which became the big hit, and history largely forgot the original.
In all my years following and covering international sport, I’ve never seen so few players’ families willing or able to travel to support them at a tournament like this upcoming World Cup. No need to say why.
The United States has denied a visa for Iran's national team manager Mehdi Mohammadnabi.
He will be barred entering the U.S. for their the Fifa #WorldCup 2026 matches.
He & others also denied visas will travel to the team camp in Mexico whilst efforts to obtain visas continue.
“The reason why people don't necessarily apply the 'sportswashing' label equally to places like the United States boils down to racism.”
@mehdirhasan and political scientist Jules Boykoff on why the U.S. gets a pass on sportswashing its image.
Less than 24 hours after this statement from Mayor Mamdani FIFA announced they have reversed their policy to ban fans from bringing water bottles into World Cup games.
The Buffy episode where they finally took advantage of of Tony Head's musical theater background and terrific singing voice to do a "your favorite teacher has hidden depths" was such a great moment. https://t.co/5esjlyhT53
🔥 MÉXICO vence 0 - 1 a Las MATILDAS
💪🏾 COLOMBIA y ARGENTINA clasificadas al Mundial de Brasil 2027 | Año histórico para Las Pibas
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Las selecciones ya clasificadas para el Mundial de Brasil 2027
Brasil (anfitrión)
Argentina
Colombia
Alemania
Australia
China
Japón
Corea del Norte
Corea del Sur
Filipinas
Nueva Zelanda
(11 confirmadas, faltan definir 21)
Spain 🇪🇸
Spanish film 'Pioneras' will reach cinemas on 12 June, honouring the true story of women who fought to play football under Franco's dictatorship in the 1970s, defying discrimination and institutional exclusion.
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