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Neymar Commits to Santos Until 2026 Amid World Cup Hope

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Brazilian forward Neymar has signed a new deal with Santos, committing to the club until December 31, 2026. The announcement came after weeks of...
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FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban on Botafogo Over Unpaid Thiago Almada Fee

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Brazilian club Botafogo faces a significant setback as FIFA enforces a transfer ban starting today, due to an outstanding debt from the 2024 signing...
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Yamil Bukele Takes Over El Salvador Soccer Federation After FIFA Intervention Ends

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Yamil Bukele, brother of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, took office Friday as president of the country’s soccer federation (Fesfut), pledging to run the organization...
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Inter Miami Crowned MLS Champion as Messi Orchestrates Historic Final

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With three goals created by Lionel Messi, Inter Miami were crowned champions of Major League Soccer (MLS) for the first time, beating the Vancouver...
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Draw for 2026 World Cup Kind to Favorites as Trump Takes Center Stage

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Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday which saw US...
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Expanded 2026 World Cup Draw Brings New Faces and Big Risks

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The countdown to the 2026 World Cup, the biggest in football history, begins this Friday with the draw ceremony in Washington, with Donald Trump...
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Costa Rica Joins Forces in Bid to Host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Costa Rica has stepped into the global spotlight with a joint bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside the United States,...
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Messi’s Inter Miami will play its first MLS final against Müller’s Whitecaps

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On a magical night in front of their fans, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami thrashed New York City 5–1 on Saturday and advanced to the...
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Miguel Herrera Opens Up on Costa Rica’s Heartbreaking World Cup Miss

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Mexican coach Miguel Herrera returned home after a tough stint with the Costa Rican national team, sharing his raw thoughts on the squad's inability...
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Miami eyes first MLS final with Messi in unstoppable form

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Inter Miami is within reach of its first MLS final in Saturday’s clash against New York City, a game it enters as favorite thanks...
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Before You Buy That New Car in Costa Rica, Read This

The sticker shock is real, but so is something else hiding in the dashboard. Anyone who has looked at new car prices in Costa...
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Costa Rica Airport Named Best Regional Airport in Central America and Caribbean

Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport has been named the best regional airport in Central America and the Caribbean in the Skytrax 2026 World...
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U.S. Deportations of Salvadorans Nearly Double in First Quarter of 2026

U.S. authorities deported 5,033 Salvadorans between January and March 2026. That total represents a nearly 98 percent jump from the 2,547 recorded in the...
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OIJ Warns of Surge in Vehicle Break-Ins Across San José

Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) is warning drivers in San José after a sharp rise in vehicle break-ins, with 534 complaints filed in...
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