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‘The roar was incredible’: a referee’s perspective on Mexico v England at the 2026 World Cup

September 5, 2026September 6, 2026grace

It was 6pm on 5 July in Mexico City, and Alireza Faghani, a 48-year-old Australian-Iranian referee, was sleeping and snoring in the changing room. His assistants had lowered the music. Without the distant sound of almost 90,000 supporters filtering through the concrete walls of the Estadio Azteca, he might have remained asleep until morning. Faghani […]

Identical Beginning but a New Perspective as McInnes’ Rangers Era Gets Underway

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Former Rangers forward Steven Thompson shared McInnes’ view that there was no reason for alarm. “It was not the outcome Rangers had hoped for, but earning a point away at such a challenging ground is still valuable,” he said on Scottish radio. “Other sides will also struggle when they play here. “There is no justification […]

Perspective from the opposing camp: a behind-the-scenes look at Argentina’s revelry following their last-four triumph over England | Argentina

July 16, 2026grace

Most individuals handled the situation with remarkable grace, truth be told. At a dining spot close to Plaza de Mayo, our server clasped our hands and offered kind compliments about Jude Bellingham. The metro journey back from the supporter gathering area also lacked any real crowing, just wide‑eyed youngsters draped in Lionel Messi jerseys, carried […]