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2026 World Cup ticket prices: ‘Starting at around $60,' reports suggest

UPDATE: FIFA announced on Wednesday that starting prices for group stage tickets will be $60. It was also announced that the most expensive ticket for the final will be priced at $6,730.

It's important to note that FIFA will be implementing dynamic pricing, meaning the prices could change based on demand.

Grimsby Town fined $27,000 for fielding an ineligible player against Manchester United

Grimsby Town's unforgettable League Cup second round triumph over Manchester United has come with a $27,018 fine for fielding an ineligible player.

Fourth-tier Grimsby stunned United by eliminating them on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time last week. However, the EFL said on Tuesday that midfielder Clarke Oduor, who had joined on loan from Bradford City the previous day, was registered one minute past the 12:00 BST deadline.

Grimsby Town ineligible player

Orlando Pride set women’s transfer record with $1.5 million signing of Lizbeth Ovalle

Orlando Pride have signed winger Lizbeth Ovalle from Liga MX club Tigres Femenil for a women's world-record transfer fee, the National Women's Soccer League club said on Thursday.

Ovalle joined for $1.5 million, according to U.S. media reports, signing a two-year deal with an option to extend until 2028.

Orlando Pride transfer record set

Son’s LAFC shirt is currently the highest-selling jersey in sports reports LAFC co-president

Los Angeles FC’s superstar signing Son Heung-min has the most popular jersey in all of sports right now according to LAFC GM John Thorrington.

Son isn’t just outselling Lionel Messi when it comes to jersey sales, he’s also outselling the likes of Lebron James, Steph Curry, Patrick Mahomes, etc. The hottest commodity in the sporting  realm is an LAFC Son jersey.

LAFC Son jersey sales

RUMOR: United States men’s national team ticket prices could drop significantly for October friendlies

One of the biggest gripes United States men’s national team fans have about attending games is the high ticket prices. That could be changing this fall with a report from Eric Goodman of the Austin Chronicle that tickets for the USA’s friendly vs. Ecuador in Austin, Texas, could have tickets for as low as $35.

USMNT ticket prices dropping?

Malik Tillman’s move to Leverkusen makes him second-most expensive USMNT transfer ever

The list of the most expensive USMNT transfers looks a little different following Malik Tillman’s €35 million ($41 million) move from PSV to Bayer Leverkusen. The news of the transfer was reported on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s new contract details after Al Nassr extension are INSANE

Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two year extension with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr and the details of his new contract are mindboggling. CR7 is receiving a contract that the sports world has never seen before.

Ronaldo, 40, will stay with Al Nassr until 2027 and the Riyadh club broke the bank, and then another bank to keep the Portuguese icon in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo Al Nassr contract details (2025)

French giants Lyon RELEGATED from Ligue 1 due to financial trouble

Olympique Lyonnais have been relegated to Ligue 2, French football's financial watchdog (DNCG) said on Tuesday following an audit of the club.

Lyon were provisionally demoted by the DNCG in November for financial mismanagement and the decision was confirmed on Tuesday.

Lyon relegated to Ligue 2

Real Madrid sign Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold early, he will compete in Club World Cup

Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal, the LaLiga club said on Friday, paying Liverpool a fee to release the England defender from his contract a month early to allow him to join before the Club World Cup.

Alexander-Arnold, who joined Liverpool when he was six and made 354 appearances for the Premier League side since his senior debut in 2016, said earlier this month he would leave the club once his contract expired on June 30.

Pep Guardiola says his players don’t deserve a bonus if they win Club World Cup

Manchester City's players and staff don't deserve any performance bonuses that may come their way from this year's Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Reigning Premier League champions City have had a season to forget under Guardiola, with the club 22 points off leaders Liverpool while they were also knocked out of the Champions League early in the knockout phase playoffs.

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