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Following their midweek elimination from the US Open Cup, FC Dallas will aim to rebound when they face the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday morning. The Toros recently secured a win against the Portland Timbers in their last home game but appear to be struggling as they prepare for the Galaxy’s visit. Despite this, the hosts are determined to keep …

All eyes will be on Hard Rock Stadium as Argentina and Colombia face off in the 2024 Copa America final. Argentina are aiming for their 11th consecutive win across all competitions, but this match promises to be a challenging one for Lionel Scaloni’s squad. Lionel Messi, who secured the win against Canada, will be a key player to watch, and …

The bronze medal at the 2024 Copa America will be up for grabs when Canada and Uruguay clash in the third-place playoff at Bank of America Stadium. After a 2-0 defeat to Argentina, the Canadian team is looking to bounce back, but they face another tough challenge against Uruguay. Tajon Buchanan remains sidelined, and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is …

Expect a thrilling encounter as Spain and England clash in the EURO 2024 final at Olympiastadion. Spain, known as La Furia Roja, have been impressive throughout the tournament and aim to maintain their perfect record. Wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have been standout performers for Luis de la Fuente’s squad and are expected to challenge England’s defense. With Dani …

Speaker Nabih Berri’s Development and Liberation bloc on Friday condemned “any insults, unjust accusations, or disdain for the presidential posts and their powers and roles.” “The baseless accusation campaigns against the parliament speaker and his duties are certainly deplorable and their intentions are clear,” the bloc stated after a meeting in Ain el-Tineh led by Berri. “At its core, Lebanon …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reportedly referred to Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea as “ungrateful,” according to his visitors, as mentioned in Ad-Diyar newspaper on Friday. Berri stated that he had opposed holding a dialogue without the participation of the Lebanese Forces (LF). Berri recounted rejecting a proposal from Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil, which suggested proceeding with dialogue and …

On Friday, Hezbollah targeted surveillance equipment in Metula and Israeli soldiers in Hanita, both located in northern Israel. In response, the Israeli army fired at Lebanese Army soldiers in al-Ghajar, although no casualties were reported. Additionally, the National News Agency noted that Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over various regions in northern Lebanon, including Keserwan, Jbeil, Tripoli, al-Koura, and …

President Joe Biden addressed frustrations, setbacks, and disappointments with Israel’s hard-right government but noted a growing optimism for a cease-fire to end the devastating Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. During a highly anticipated press conference following the NATO summit, Biden reflected on his efforts in the Israel-Hamas war. He described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration as the most conservative Israeli government …