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FIFA has signed a three-year partnership with sports data and AI company Stats Perform to become the official distributor of betting data and live-streaming rights for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and other global tournaments through 2029. Under the agreement, Stats Perform’s RunningBall unit will manage licensed live streams and provide official betting data and in-match statistics to licensed sportsbooks around the world. The deal also includes rights for distributio

Manchester United has agreed on a deal in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as its interim manager until the end of the current Premier League season, as the club seeks stability amid a challenging campaign. The former club midfielder steps into the role following the departure of the previous head coach, with expectations high that he can steady the squad and inspire improved performances in both domestic and European competitions. Carrick’s appointment comes as United