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Club World Cup Final Pitch Slammed for Dry, Slow Conditions in New Tournament Setback
Club World Cup Final Pitch Draws Criticism Amid Tournament Troubles The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, set to host the 2025 Club World Cup final and the 2026 World Cup final, faced heavy criticism after its debut match in the tournament between Porto and Palmeiras ended in a lackluster 0-0 draw. Players and managers slammed […]
"World’s Oldest Football Pitch in Scotland Challenges England’s Origin Claim, Expert Says"
Scotland’s Historic Claim: Football’s Origins May Lie North of the Border The anthem “It’s Coming Home,” synonymous with English football pride, might need a rewrite. A new study suggests the “beautiful game” could have originated in Scotland two centuries before England’s formal adoption, challenging long-held beliefs about football’s history. Historians point to a 17th-century football […]