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Italy are desperately trying to convince Pep Guardiola to become their new national team manager. Technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo recently held face-to-face talks with Guardiola in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss wants to take a break from football, meaning the Italian football federation faces an almost impossible task to hire him.

From discounted tickets and free fan festivals, to 24-hour pitches and a visit to Rikers Island, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani tells GOAL how his administration sought to make the World Cup accessible - and what he hopes it will leave behind.

Ines Garcia has passionately spoken out against the severe online abuse she has faced following Spain's recent World Cup triumph. The partner of Lamine Yamal took to social media to urge her followers for basic human empathy, explaining the heavy emotional toll that the relentless stream of insulting messages has taken on her daily life as she tries to celebrate her relationship.

Manchester City marksman Erling Haaland is currently enjoying a well-earned break from the relentless pace of elite football as he celebrates his 26th birthday. The Norwegian international, who has broken nearly every scoring record in his path since moving to the Premier League, was the subject of an affectionate tribute from his long-term partner as he reached his latest personal milestone.