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Big names and big game in LA for World Cup drama

June 29, 2026

The World Cup isn’t just about the players on the field. The stands at Los Angeles Stadium were packed with stars cheering on their teams during the Canada-South Africa match. Jessica Alba, known for her roles in major films, showed up with her boyfriend, actor Danny Ramirez. Cristo Fernández, famou

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Meet Jefferson Lerma: Colombian Midfielder with Global Dreams

June 29, 2026

Jefferson Lerma wasn’t born into football fame. His story began in El Cerrito, a small town in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca region. While many kids played football for fun, Lerma stood out early—his energy and persistence caught the eye of local coaches. Unlike flashy forwards, he built his reputation

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India’s 2027 World Cup Strategy: A Look at Rohit Sharma

June 28, 2026

India will face England in a three‑match ODI series, preceded by five T20Is. Shubman Gill’s team previously drew a Test series 2‑2 and won an ODI series 2‑1 in 2022. Rohit Sharma, now 39, has been named in the BCCI’s 15‑man squad for the 2027 World Cup, but he will no longer captain the side. He

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Swedish Star with Eritrean Roots

June 28, 2026

A young striker from Solna has made headlines by scoring in top leagues and breaking records for Sweden. Born on 21 September 1999, he grew up in a suburb of Stockholm where football is part of daily life. His parents arrived from Eritrea before he was born, giving him a blend of Swedish upbringing

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Neymar’s Roots: Who He Is Behind the Spotlight

June 28, 2026

Neymar was born on 5 February 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, a town near São Paulo. He grew up on the streets of Brazil where football is part of everyday life. His father, a former player himself, spotted the boy’s talent early and helped shape his future. Brazil is famous for mixing many cultures, an

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Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

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Football, Power and the Fight for Change

June 28, 2026

In a country still healing from war, one woman used soccer as a tool to pull children out of the streets and into classrooms. She started a local club after seeing how football could unite displaced kids, offering them balls and boots in exchange for school attendance. The idea grew into a nationa

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Houston’s Cricket Surge: A Quiet Revolution on the Fields

June 28, 2026

Houston isn’t just buzzing with World Cup excitement—baseball diamonds are giving way to cricket pitches as people from cricket-loving countries reshape the city’s sports scene. Immigrants from places like India, England, and South Africa have brought the game with them, turning Houston into a surpr

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Faith and mental health during tough times

June 28, 2026

COVID-19 brought more than just health risks. It also left many people feeling overwhelmed by grief and fear. In Sandton, South Africa, a small study looked at how people turned to spirituality to handle these tough emotions. Ten residents shared their experiences through interviews, revealing how p

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Trash Turns Into Art: Gullah Artists Reclaim the Coast

June 26, 2026

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium has turned a library room into an art gallery, where Gullah-Geechee creators use beach trash to make striking pieces. The event is part of a grant‑funded series that encourages local cleanup and then turns the collected debris into art. Artists gather pl