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Fans at FIFA Fan Festivals in Philadelphia and Atlanta have drawn hundreds of thousands for World Cup viewing, with activations from sponsors, volunteer support, and large screens shaping the experience. Reports also show crowding and security concerns at recent live-event activations, while other festivals face mixed feedback on crowd management.
Real Madrid has secured Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for well over €100m, making the Ivory Coast winger the club's latest record signing and the most expensive African player. The move follows PSG’s withdrawal from the race and comes after Leipzig rejected initial bids before agreeing to the transfer.