Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup
On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.
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Sheinbaum takes on cartels, Trump and the legacy of 1968
Claudia Sheinbaum is trying to govern on her own terms — while dealing with Trump, cartels and AMLO’s shadow.
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Peru’s President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexico
Keiko Fujimori has ‘every intention’ of ending months-long rift with Mexico over its political asylum decisions.
From: NewsFeed
Mexico seeks prosecutions over migrant deaths in the US
Mexico will seek state and federal prosecutions in the United States over the deaths of Mexican migrants.
Published On 9 Jul 2026
Two more men plead guilty in US for deadly 2021 human-smuggling truck crash
Five Guatemalan nationals have now plead guilty in the migrant smuggling case linked to the deaths of 55 migrants.
From: NewsFeed
What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
Published On 9 Jul 2026
Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens
Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
From: Money Works
How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
How much does playing in the World Cup pay?
Published On 7 Jul 2026
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England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
England boss jokes Trump could help lift defender’s suspension
Published On 6 Jul 2026
Golden Boot Award: Mbappe breaks records, overtakes Messi before final
Mbappe finishes on 10 World Cup goals with a brace against England, ahead of eight scored by Messi, who plays on Sunday.
From: NewsFeed
Mexican fans proud despite World Cup exit
Mexican fans proud despite World Cup exit
Published On 6 Jul 2026
