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Mutaz Barshim showed encouraging signs of returning to his best, but the Qatari high jump icon had to settle for second place at the Doha Diamond League on Friday night.Competing in front of his home crowd at the Qatar Sports Club, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion registered a season-best clearance of 2.27m – his highest jump since winning bronze at the Paris Olympics two years ago.Barshim, who turns 35 on June 24, has struggled with injuries over the past two years and admitted on the eve of the competition that he had “no idea” about his form and simply wanted to “have a lot of fun.”He certainly did, coming close to what would have been one of the most memorable victories of his illustrious career. Italy’s world under-20 silver medallist Matteo Sioli claimed his second Diamond League victory after clearing 2.29m, following up his triumph on home soil in Rome. Italy’s Matteo Sioli who took his second Diamond League win of the season with a season’s best…
President Donald Trump attends a ceremony in the White House. Reuters President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year. Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father’s Day on Sunday.The trip comes as Trump works to secure a final agreement to end the war with Iran and faces scrutiny over a provisional peace deal that critics say grants Tehran too many concessions. US-Iran talks in Switzerland planned for Friday were canceled as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations vital to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping and restoring peace in the Middle East.Trump last visited Camp David in June 2025, meeting with top military leaders and foreign policy advisers to discuss immigration protests in California, Iran and the war in Gaza. The secluded retreat in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains has not been a regular destination for the Republican president. He has generally preferred spending weekends at his own properties, including Mar-a-Lago in Florida and his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.A Cabinet meeting planned for Camp David in May was moved to the White House because of forecasts for bad weather. Other presidents have used the government-owned retreat about 70 miles from Washington far more frequently, both as a weekend escape and as a setting for diplomacy and policy meetings. Related Story Source link
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, in the opening round of Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.New Zealand opened the scoring early through Elijah Just in the 7th minute after an assist from Chris Wood. Ramin Rezaeian equalized for Iran in the 32nd minute.In the second half, New Zealand regained the lead through Elijah Just, who scored his second goal of the match in the 54th minute. However, Iran responded quickly, with Mohammad Mohebi scoring the equalizer in the 64th minute.Both teams earned their first point in the group before playing their second group-stage match. Source link
Saudi Arabia began its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in their first Group H match of the tournament.Saudi Arabia dominated the first half with a remarkable performance, creating several dangerous chances, most notably through Salem Al Dawsari and Abdulelah Al Amri. Al Amri proceeded to score in the 40th minute.In the second half, Uruguay intensified their pressure in search of an equalizer. Maxi Araujo scored for the South American side in the 80th minute, ending the match 1-1.With this result, Saudi Arabia earned its first point in the tournament, equaling the teams in Group H with one point each, after the other match in the group ended with a goalless draw between Spain and Cape Verde in one of the biggest surprises of the first round.Saudi Arabia will play its second group stage match against Spain on Sunday, while Uruguay will face Cape Verde. Source link
The Tunisian Football Federation announced on Tuesday, the appointment of French coach Herve Renard as head coach of the national team until the conclusion of its matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Renard will take charge of Tunisia, succeeding his compatriot Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Monday’s Group F opener, a group that also includes the Netherlands and Japan.In a statement, the Tunisian Football Federation said that the French coach would arrive in Monterrey, Mexico, today and immediately begin preparations for Tunisia’s next World Cup match against Japan in the second round of group fixtures, scheduled to take place at Monterrey Stadium on June 21.The federation added that an agreement had been reached with Renard to open negotiations after the World Cup regarding a long-term partnership based on specific sporting objectives.This will be the third consecutive World Cup in which Renard has coached a national team, having previously managed Morocco at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup.The French coach was dismissed from his role with the Saudi national team last April after leading them to qualification for the current edition of the tournament. He was succeeded by Greek coach Georgios Donis. Source link
The US city of Miami hosted the 2026 edition of the FIFA Executive Football Summit, bringing together representatives of FIFA’s member associations to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation, and help shape the future of the game ahead of the expanded global investment cycle.With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, participants discussed ways to enhance FIFA’s development programs and support national associations in advancing football through best practices in key development areas.FIFA Secretary General Matthias Grafstrom opened the session, highlighting the summit’s dual role as both a strategic platform for youth development and a forum for informal exchange of ideas.A key focus of the summit was the FIFA Forward program, FIFA’s main development initiative, which has seen significant expansion over the past decade.FIFA President Gianni Infantino noted that funding for member associations has increased dramatically, rising from USD 1 million over four years a decade ago to about USD 8 million under FIFA Forward 3.0, with further increases of around 20 percent approved to support investment in competitions, infrastructure, and football projects.He also highlighted that the 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time, saying the expanded format helps drive greater investment and global development of the sport. Source link
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