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Joy Online
… The results in England, Scotland and Wales have piled pressure on Sir Keir, with some Labour MPs calling for him to set a timetable for his departure, although his cabinet allies have backed him for now. …
Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy election lossesDaily Guide
… Ghana will play a second preparatory match against Wales on June 2 before heading into the World Cup. …
Six GPL Stars Earn Black Stars Call-Up For Mexico FriendlyThe Ghanaian Times
… It added, “The new changes will also ensure more tickets are available to fans at face value, rather than being snapped up by exploitative ticket touts and resold at inflated prices.” England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland are hosting Euro 2028, while the UK is also …
UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040sJoy Online
… England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland are hosting Euro 2028, while the UK is the sole bidder to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup. …
UK government discusses hosting Olympics in 2040sThe Ghanaian Times
… The issue was discussed at the IFAB annual general meeting in Wales later that month where it was agreed members would reconvene ahead of this week’s FIFA Council in Vancouver. …
FIFA accepts new laws ahead of World CupJoy Online
… Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 before taking on Wales on June 2 as preparatory matches for the competition.
2026 World Cup: Black Stars can ‘surprise’ despite concerns over form – Daniel OpareJoy Online
… The issue was discussed at the Ifab annual general meeting in Wales later that month where it was agreed the matter would be on the agenda at the Fifa Council. …
Players who cover mouths face red card at World CupFrance's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA says president Gianni Infantino, who has led the organization since 2016, will stand for re-election in March 2027. His announcement follows backlash over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which prompted UEFA and several European football associations to threaten boycotts.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Andrew Price, 51, became the first Welshman to compete in the US TV show Alone: World Championship, dropped into the Arctic Circle with just 10 tools. Price, who grew up learning foraging and bushcraft in Wales and later lived with Malaysia's Orang Asli people, described the experience as the most physically and mentally challenging thing he has ever done.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
New Zealand has become the latest nation to withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, joining England, Wales, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The withdrawal follows Infantino's aborted plans to sell 20% of the World Cup's commercial rights to private investors, and New Zealand is also seeking an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise Scheme.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with millions witnessing the event. The UK saw a partial eclipse with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced a total eclipse.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The world's oceans hit their hottest-ever recorded temperatures in July, with average sea surface temperatures reaching 20.96C outside polar regions, partly driven by developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific. Western Europe experienced its hottest-ever June and July, fuelling extreme wildfires, while sea surface temperatures reached record highs along the Atlantic coast and western Mediterranean.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Four quarter-final losers—Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Africa—can still qualify through intercontinental play-offs in November and December.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial proposals to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, but retained his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board at a meeting in Morocco. UEFA and others had criticised the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal as opaque, but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to FIFA members sincerely apologising and committing that such errors "will not happen again."
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The English Football Association is set to withdraw support from Fifa president Gianni Infantino following fallout from his scrapped plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors. The move comes as Uefa threatens legal action and Wales withdraws backing for Infantino's bid to remain Fifa president.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Azamati qualified for the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing third in his semifinal with a time of 10.00 seconds. Ghanaian record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu narrowly missed qualification, finishing third in his semifinal with 10.06 seconds.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The England-wide bus fare cap will be reduced to £2 from January, reversing a rise to £3 that occurred last year. The government says the policy, expected to cost more than £500m, will help with the cost of living and particularly benefit passengers in rural and coastal areas.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Sports Minister defended the decision to replace Otto Addo with Carlos Queiroz before the World Cup, arguing the team could not afford to rely on hope after disappointing friendly results. The Minister cited improved performances under Queiroz in subsequent friendlies against Wales, Panama, England, and Croatia as evidence the coaching change had merit.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UK Covid inquiry has found that nearly £10bn of taxpayer money was wasted in pandemic PPE procurement, while NHS staff and patients faced risks from inadequate protective equipment. The inquiry chair criticised the "VIP lane" prioritising politically connected suppliers as "misguided" but found no evidence of cronyism or corruption in final contract awards.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Experts estimate that more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot May and June heatwaves, with most deaths occurring during June when temperatures reached 37.7°C in England. The rare red heat alert issued at the time warned even healthy people of significant risk to life, and researchers attribute the heatwaves to a "heat dome" worsened by human-induced climate change.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A growing trend sees divorced women repurposing engagement rings or commissioning new pieces called "divorce rings" as symbolic markers of a new chapter. One Florida blogger had her engagement diamond reset with a sapphire representing her daughter, spending $3,000 on the redesigned ring.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pubs in England and Wales will be allowed to remain open until 05:00 on Monday to allow football fans to watch England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with Mexico, which kicks off at 01:00 UK time. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reversed an earlier decision not to extend licensing laws further, citing benefits for both supporters and publicans.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds of schools across the UK have planned at least partial closures, and train operators have advised against non-essential travel as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued for parts of England and Wales from Wednesday to Thursday evening, with temperatures forecast to reach 37–39 °C in southern England and a risk of power and water supply failures.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi, who retired from international football in 2016 after Copa America disappointment, reversed that decision and has led Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup. At nearly 39, he became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer after scoring twice against Austria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg as heatwave conditions intensify with forecasts of temperatures exceeding 40°C. The rising temperatures, driven by hot air moving north from the Sahara desert, are expected to peak mid-week and could result in one of the longest heatwaves in recent years.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 18-year-old Lamine Yamal started Spain's match against Saudi Arabia after being limited to 19 minutes in their previous goalless draw with Cape Verde, and was central to Spain's dominant 4-0 performance. His impact lifted the atmosphere and transformed the first half with confident play that impressed former team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Nana Agyemang has urged the Black Stars to adopt a cautious approach in their opening World Cup match against Panama, citing that coach Carlos Queiroz has had only about 50 days in charge and limited preparation time, including just one friendly match against Wales that ended 1-1.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national team landed in Toronto on Monday after training in the United States, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening fixture against Panama at BMO Field on Wednesday. The squad is in full health and held an intensive training camp focused on tactical adjustments and match fitness.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Black Stars play their first group match against Panama today in Toronto in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match comes as African nations have shown mixed results in the tournament, with Côte d'Ivoire securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador, Cape Verde drawing with Spain, and Egypt drawing 1-1 with Belgium.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Toronto ahead of their opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday at BMO Field. The squad completed pre-tournament preparations in the United States with no reported injury concerns among the 26-player squad.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team has arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, for the final phase of preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to resume training on Friday before their opening Group L match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to continue final preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, with Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's squad set to face Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to finalize preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will open Group L play against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by matches against England and Croatia.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →