QtrendsThe 2026 World Cup is approaching, with Norway emerging as a dark horse led by Haaland after a 28-year absence. Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons, with London City Lionesses making a bid. The US Supreme Court rejected the NFL's attempt to move Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit to arbitration. At the French Open, Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking first-round exit to Australian wildcard Adam Walton. Mikel Arteta was named Premier League Manager of the Season.
Norway is set to end a 28-year World Cup drought, with Erling Haaland leading the charge as one of the tournament's dark horses. Morocco's Achraf Hakimi has been named to the squad returning from the historic 2022 team that reached the semifinals. PSG teammates Dembele and Hakimi are back in training ahead of the Champions League final.
Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 trophy-filled seasons, marking the end of an era in women's football. London City Lionesses have made an offer to sign the Spanish star. Putellas' departure signals a major shift as she explores opportunities outside Spain for the first time in her career.
The US Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a racial discrimination lawsuit led by former NFL head coach Brian Flores, allowing the case to proceed in court rather than private arbitration. The decision deals a setback to the NFL, which had sought to move the case out of the public court system. The lawsuit alleges systemic discriminatory hiring practices within the league.
Daniil Medvedev suffered yet another early exit at the French Open, losing in the first round to Australian wildcard Adam Walton. The upset extends Medvedev's miserable record at Roland Garros, where he has never advanced past the quarterfinals. Walton, ranked outside the top 100, produced the performance of his career to topple the former world No. 1.
Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League Manager of the Season after guiding Arsenal to a strong campaign. The award recognizes his tactical improvements and the team's development under his leadership. Several Premier League clubs are also expected to make managerial changes in the coming weeks.