It is now official: Lionel Scaloni will coach Argentina’s national team for another four years. The federation announced on Thursday that his contract had been extended beyond 2030.
FootballIf Spain is not allowed to host the 2030 World Cup final, the reigning world champion should withdraw from the tournament, says opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo in a television interview.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino laughs off a question about whether he has considered resigning. In a rare interview, the Swiss says he has strong support among football associations. “We must respect the opinions of the vast majority,” he says.
FootballTraditional wine-producing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved growing techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
BusinessFor three and a half hours, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was grilled by his fellow board members. They were not satisfied with his answers. “Nothing has changed,” says Debbie Hewitt, chair of the English Football Association.
FootballA 21-year-old Swedish man wanted by Interpol has been arrested in Morocco. He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit murder but fled abroad instead of reporting to serve his sentence.
CrimeNetflix has secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in host country Spain and in Andorra, the company says in a press release.
SportsTraditional wine-growing countries are being squeezed by heat, drought and fires. At the same time, improved cultivation techniques, hybrid grapes and a warmer climate mean wine can be produced in more and more places. “We may have saved wine for humanity,” says Mike Juergens, who has started growing grapes in the Himalayas.
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