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Ipswich Town has announced Gary O’Neil as its new manager on a three-year deal, replacing Kieran McKenna as the club prepares for Premier League football. O’Neil arrives from Strasbourg after guiding them to a Conference League semi-final; he is supported by Tim Jenkins, Neil Critchley and Ed Ames. The club’s chairman emphasises a clear vision and ambition.
Australia’s World Cup campaign has opened with a 2-0 win over Turkey, highlighted by Nestory Irankunda’s goal and a young, refugee-rich squad. The team has released a video promoting multiculturalism, featuring players born in refugee camps, as a statement amid rising anti-immigrant rhetoric.
A Guardian feature details Kevin Kotoko and Austin Franklin, two Fox World Cup watchers who are stationed in a Times Square viewing cube for the tournament, offering a window into the surreal setup and the challenges of the assignment.