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The final preview for The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released on Wednesday, offering audiences a comprehensive look at the upcoming Marvel Studios project. The trailer marks the first full reveal of Galactus, a cosmic-level antagonist who poses one of the greatest challenges yet for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The titular superhero team unites to confront the looming planetary threat, …

Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg are preparing for a pivotal Group H showdown at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, taking place on June 27 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With both teams sitting on four points after two matches, the outcome will be critical in determining who advances to the Round of 16. Real Madrid currently tops …

As Group Stage action intensifies at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, Al-Hilal SFC and CF Pachuca prepare for a decisive match at Fairgrounds Stadium on June 27. Kick-off is scheduled for 02:00, with both teams aiming to secure a critical result that could define their progression hopes. Al-Hilal currently sits third in their group with …

The Round of 16 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will witness a high-stakes all-Brazilian showdown as Palmeiras and Botafogo meet on Saturday, June 28, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With both teams progressing from their respective groups, this knockout fixture carries the weight of national pride and the ambition to reach the quarter-finals of an increasingly prestigious …

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, two of Europe’s most established football institutions, SL Benfica and Chelsea FC, will face off in a decisive Round of 16 fixture in the 2025 Club World Cup. The match is scheduled for 21:00 local time at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of the first expanded edition of the …

The Israeli military reported the targeted killing of an individual it identified as a key financial figure facilitating monetary flows from Iran to Hezbollah. The strike occurred in southern Lebanon and is part of an ongoing campaign by Israel to disrupt funding networks linked to Iranian-backed militant operations in the region. According to statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces, …

Lebanese security forces have detained a high-ranking figure linked to the Islamic State group, marking a significant development in ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks operating within the country. The arrest followed an intensive campaign of surveillance and intelligence gathering conducted by the Lebanese Army’s Intelligence Directorate. The suspect, identified only by the initials R.F. and known by the alias …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s national team captain and five-time Ballon d’Or recipient, will not be participating in the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, currently taking place in the United States. This development has caught the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide, as the tournament had raised expectations of a potential reunion between Ronaldo and long-time rival Lionel Messi on the global …