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Ex-Fulham star named permanent Costa Rica boss

The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) has officially appointed legendary former captain Bryan Ruiz as the permanent manager of the men's national team following an impressive interim spell in the dugout. The 41-year-old ex-Fulham playmaker has been tasked with guiding his country back to the World Cup finals in 2030.

From 'island of the useless' to World Cup: how soccer brought Curacao together

Curacao became the smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup, and their historic achievement has offered a moment of unity for an island long shaped by racial tension.

Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Middlesbrough	14	8	4	2	30	19	11	28	L W W D W
2	Wolverhampton Wanderers	14	8	3	3	25	17	8	27	W W W D W
3	Birmingham City	14	7	5	2	26	13	13	26	W W L W W
4	Stoke City	14	8	2	4	22	17	5	26	W W D W L
5	Swansea City	14	8	2	4	21	16	5	26	L W L L W

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