Maradona’s in the news again due to ongoing legal and family clashes surrounding his death, decades after he lit up Argentina and Napoli. Argentine football icon (1960–2020).
The Guardian reports a World Cup opening overshadowed by heavy focus on American broadcasting ambitions. Fox Sports has shaped the tournament’s on-screen narrative, turning stadium moments into a media marathon while local fans and host cities grapple with heat, logistics, and the scale of the event.
Panini has released its largest-ever World Cup sticker album for the United States, Canada and Mexico tournament, with 980 stickers across 112 pages. The price of a pack is 1.25 pounds in the UK; collectors face a potentially high outlay to complete the set, with special stickers and a growing vintage market highlighted by headlines from Wembley launch events.
Argentina has named Lionel Messi among 55 players in its preliminary World Cup squad, with ongoing questions over his availability. Gianluca Prestianni faces a worldwide ban extension that could affect Argentina’s opening games; the World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, with Algeria, Austria and Jordan in Argentina’s group.
Sotheby’s is listing Pelé’s match-worn No. 10 shirt from the 1958 World Cup final. The jersey, worn at 17 in Brazil’s 5-2 win over Sweden, is expected to sell for at least $6 million. The sale spans June 29–July 16 with a public exhibition in New York.
The New York Knicks have won the NBA Finals, ending a 53-year wait with a 94-90 victory over the Spurs. Julius Towns and Jalen Brunson emerge as co-stars, delivering in the playoffs as New York secures its first title since 1973. The moment is a culmination of a tumultuous road this season, including trade chatter and adjustments under coach Mike Brown.