Pic: This image of the Maracana shows the darker side of Rio outside the stadium

It all comes down to this… Well, who thought we’d get here? After one of the most topsy-turvy qualifying campaigns in Ireland’s footballing history, a win in Budapest today will send Heimir Halgrimsson’s side to the most unlikely of play-offs next year for a place in the 2026 World Cup. It’s simple for Ireland – […]

4 months ago

‘We’ll move it around a little bit.’ American President Donald Trump has responded to fears over fan safety at next summer’s World Cup by announcing he’s prepared to rearrange fixtures scheduled in places he regards as “unsafe cities.” The 2026 World Cup, widely regarded as the biggest sporting competition on earth, will be hosted by […]

6 months ago

The unusual rocks could show evidence of past life on the planet. Is there really life on Mars? ‘Leopard-spot’ rocks could be the biggest clue yet. Unusual rocks discovered on the Red Planet may show evidence of past life on the planet. The mudstones were found in a dusty riverbed by NASA’s Perseverance Rover and […]

7 months ago