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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Formerra Appointed Distributor for Italy’s Epaflex TPU Lines in the UK & Ireland
ROMEOVILLE, IL, Aug 27, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced an agreement with Epaflex S.r.l. that designates Formerra Europe as the preferred distributor of Epaflex's thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) lines in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The partnership leverages Epaflex's 30-year legacy of innovation in TPU manufacturing
Firms appointed to £475m JV North framework
A total of 17 contractors have been appointed to a £475m housing framework in north-west England. The framework from JV North Limited, a consortium of social housing providers, will be used to deliver affordable housing including houses, flats and bungalows, as well as conversions and small-scale remodelling. The client may also call on contractors to
Farrans appointed on £59m Glasgow road and bridge project
Farrans Construction has been appointed to build a £59m road and bridge scheme connecting Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport. Construction planning is under way on the Renfrewshire Council-led project, with the full route expected to open in 2028. The AMIDS South scheme includes a new road
FB Ellmer appointed on new stand at Lord’s cricket ground
Image from Wilkinson Eyre architects Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has chosen Byrne Group subsidiary FB Ellmer to rebuild a stand at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground. The project, part of a wider £200m wider redevelopment of the ground, will see the Allen Stand rebuilt. MCC originally appointed Graham last year to carry out the work
Mace appointed to lead delivery strategy for Portsmouth city centre regeneration
Portsmouth City Council has appointed Mace to lead the delivery strategy for a major regeneration project in the city centre. The international consultancy will work alongside Montagu Evans and Vail Williams to prepare a viability assessment and guide development of the City Centre North scheme, which data intelligence provider Glenigan values at £500m. The 13.3-hectare
Turkish firm appointed to deliver Luton Town’s 25,000-seat stadium
CGI of Luton Town's Power Court stadium This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Luton Town FC has appointed the Turkish contractor rebuilding Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium to deliver pre-construction services on its planned 25,000-capacity new ground. The deal marks the start of an expected three-year build programme, with the
Members appointed to Building Control Independent Panel
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? The government has appointed four experts to join Dame Judith Hackitt on the Building Control Independent Panel, set up to review the building control system in England. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed the appointments yesterday (24 April). The panel
Ex-Mace MP appointed construction champion
Mike Reader The Department for Business and Trade has named former Mace executive-turned-MP Mike Reader as its business champion for construction. The Labour representative for Northampton South said he will host a series of events in Westminster to hear from the industry. Reader was elected last summer after a long campaign undertaken alongside his busy
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...