Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden and soccer star Marcelo talked about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. They discussed the special "Trionda Final" soccer ball and how sports can influence people.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be between Argentina and Spain.
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden appeared on CBS News to discuss the event.
Soccer legend Marcelo also joined the discussion.
They highlighted the "Trionda Final" ball made for the final game.
The conversation included how soccer impacts fans and communities worldwide.
The interview aired on the CBS News 24/7 Mornings program.
The World Cup is a major global soccer tournament held every four years.
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Jarren Duran, a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox, has faced criticism after a recent incident with a media member. Though Duran had a strong 2024 season, his recent performance and behavior have led some fans and media to question his place on the team.
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Jarren Duran was an MLB All-Star MVP in 2024 and considered one of the best outfielders that year.
Recently, Duran reportedly reacted angrily to a media post and refused to talk to the reporter when approached.
The media member involved, Tyler Milliken, has been mostly supportive of Duran in the past.
Many fans previously defended Duran due to his effort, openness about mental health, and team spirit.
Duran's recent performance has declined, with his OPS+ (a baseball statistic measuring hitting) at 72, the lowest since becoming a regular player.
His on-base percentage this season is .259, considered very low for a top-order hitter.
The incident and growing backlash suggest Duran’s value to the Red Sox is decreasing.
Some believe it may be time for the Red Sox to end Duran’s tenure with the team.
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Leeds United has signed defender Tarik Muharemovic from the Italian club Sassuolo for £34.1 million. He has agreed to a five-year contract and will replace Pascal Struijk, who left Leeds for Brighton.
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Tarik Muharemovic is 23 years old and plays as a defender.
He has played 17 times for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.
Muharemovic played in the recent World Cup for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Leeds sold defender Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £20 million in June.
Muharemovic is Leeds’ second summer signing after Harry Wilson joined on a free transfer.
The transfer fee for Muharemovic was £34.1 million.
He signed a contract lasting five years with Leeds United.
Leeds United plays their home games at Elland Road stadium.
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Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid won the 13th stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish against Colombian Harold Tejada. British rider Tom Pidcock moved up in the overall race standings, now in fourth place behind leader Tadej Pogacar.
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Mauro Schmid and Harold Tejada broke away from the group with 16 kilometers left in the 205 km race.
Schmid won the final sprint to take the stage victory from Dole to Belfort in France.
Tom Pidcock finished third on the stage and improved his overall position from 10th to 4th.
Pidcock is 4 minutes and 15 seconds behind race leader Tadej Pogacar in the overall standings.
The main group of riders finished over 7 minutes after Schmid, allowing Pidcock to gain time.
Earlier in the race, 57 riders led the race for about two-thirds of the distance before the breakaway.
Pidcock was part of the leading group and gained important time on climbs including Col des Croix and Ballon d'Alsace.
Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen won the sprint for points at an intermediate stage but still trails Mads Pedersen in points for the green jersey.
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Swiss cyclist Mauro Schmid won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, which was the longest stage of the race at 205 km. British rider Tom Pidcock finished third in the stage and moved up to fourth place overall, closing the gap to the leader Tadej Pogacar.
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Mauro Schmid won the stage in a sprint against Harold Tejada after 205 km from Dole to Belfort.
Tom Pidcock finished third, moving from 10th to 4th place in the overall race standings.
Pidcock is now 4 minutes and 15 seconds behind leader Tadej Pogacar.
Schmid and Tejada broke away from a group of 10 riders with 16 km left and stayed ahead until the end.
The peloton (main group) finished 7 minutes and 32 seconds after Schmid.
The early race involved a large group of 57 riders getting a big lead, mostly fighting for points related to the green jersey.
The race included climbs such as Col des Croix and Ballon d'Alsace where the lead group formed.
Pidcock gained bonus seconds for finishing third, improving his overall standing.
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Nick Faldo, a three-time Open Championship winner, criticized Bryson DeChambeau’s golf strategy at the Open Championship, saying DeChambeau showed no strategy on links golf. DeChambeau responded by defending his strategic play during his opening round. Faldo later said the conflict was exaggerated and that he respects DeChambeau.
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Nick Faldo said Bryson DeChambeau has no strategy in links golf.
DeChambeau scored 3-under 67 in his opening round at Royal Birkdale.
DeChambeau said he focused on placing the ball strategically during his round.
Faldo called the disagreement blown out of proportion and expressed respect for DeChambeau.
Faldo and DeChambeau communicate by text during the golf season.
Faldo noted DeChambeau has shown little strategy specifically on links golf in recent years.
DeChambeau was playing alongside Scottie Scheffler and Tyrrell Hatton in his second round.
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Sam Burns missed the initial cut at the Open Championship after his first round but made a strong comeback in his second round with an eight-under 62. This performance moved him into a tie for fourth place, three shots behind the leader, Lucas Herbert.
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Sam Burns was expected to miss the Open Championship due to the birth of his second child.
Burns was allowed to play after his daughter was born early.
In the first round, Burns finished three-over-par and missed the cut line.
In the second round, Burns scored eight-under-par, a 62, which was six shots better than his first round.
Burns made birdies on the last three holes of his second round.
After the second round, Burns tied for fourth place in the tournament.
The leader at this point was Lucas Herbert, who also scored a 62.
Burns was three shots behind the leader heading into the weekend rounds.
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Chris Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans football player, revealed he was diagnosed with ALS last year. The Titans will honor his career by adding him to their Ring of Honor during a ceremony in September 2026.
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Chris Johnson played 10 years in the NFL and retired after the 2017 season.
He was diagnosed with ALS (a serious nerve disease) last year but announced it publicly a few weeks ago.
Johnson uses a special machine that lets him speak by tracking his eye movements.
He brought back the ALS ice bucket challenge on social media to raise awareness and funds.
The Titans will induct Johnson into their Ring of Honor at halftime of their 2026 home game against the New York Jets on September 13.
Johnson rushed for 7,965 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in six seasons with the Titans.
In 2009, he ran for 2,006 yards and 14 touchdowns, one of the best seasons in NFL history.
His 2,509 total yards from scrimmage in 2009 is still an NFL record.
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Lucas Herbert played very well during the second round of the Open Championship, scoring six birdies in the first nine holes and tying the record for one of the best rounds in a major golf tournament. He finished the round with a score of 62, took the lead, but was disappointed he did not do even better.
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Lucas Herbert began the second round five shots behind the leader and was just making the cut line.
In the first nine holes, Herbert scored six birdies, reaching six under par for the tournament.
He took the outright lead after birdies on holes 11 and 12.
He finished the round with a bogey on hole 18, ending with a total score of 62 for the round.
Shooting 62 ties a major championship record, which is a rare and notable achievement.
Herbert said he felt both disappointed and proud of his performance.
After this round, Herbert leads by two shots over players Cameron Young and Jackson Suber.
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Sir Garfield Sobers, a famous West Indies cricket player, has died at the age of 89. He was known for his skill both as a batter and a bowler and held several records during his career.
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Sobers played 93 international Test matches from 1954 to 1974.
He scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets in Test cricket.
His highest Test score was 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, a record for 36 years.
Sobers was a left-handed batter and bowled both spin and seam bowling styles.
In 1968, while playing for Nottinghamshire, he became the first player to hit six sixes in one over in a first-class match.
He was knighted in 1975 for his contributions to cricket.
Sobers was named one of Wisden's five cricketers of the 20th century.
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Lamine Yamal, a 19-year-old player for Spain, is playing in his first World Cup and helped Spain reach the final against Argentina and Lionel Messi. YouTube star IShowSpeed posted a video urging Yamal to focus and win the final to stop Messi from winning another World Cup.
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Lamine Yamal is 19 years old and playing his first World Cup.
Spain will face Argentina and Lionel Messi in the World Cup final on Sunday.
YouTube personality IShowSpeed made a video message encouraging Yamal to “just win.”
IShowSpeed is a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and wants Yamal to prevent Messi from winning again.
Yamal scored one goal and drew an important penalty in Spain’s win over France.
IShowSpeed has streamed major World Cup games and will appear in the closing ceremony.
The final and closing ceremony will be broadcast on Fox at 5 p.m. ET.
Other celebrities like Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson will also perform at the event.
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Spain is preparing to play Argentina in the World Cup final with confidence based on their strong team identity and unbeaten run. They focus on controlling the game calmly and working together as a team. Argentina is also a strong opponent, led by Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, who are key players.
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Spain has a 37-game unbeaten streak and won Euro 2024 before the World Cup.
Spain's style is to keep calm, control the ball, and stick to their team play.
Spain drew their first World Cup game against Cape Verde but maintained their approach through to the semifinals.
Spain beat France in the semifinals, a favorite team, showing calm and consistent play.
Argentina is the defending champion and has strong players like Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
Julian Alvarez is a versatile and skilled player who can score from different positions on the field.
Both Spain and Argentina are very confident going into the final match.
The outcome of the final depends on which team can maintain their focus and teamwork.
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England soccer player Jude Bellingham may face punishment for allegedly hitting the head of an Argentina player after England lost 2-1. If officials decide his action was violent, he could be suspended for England’s next game against France.
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Jude Bellingham is tied with Harry Kane as England’s top scorer in the World Cup with six goals.
After England’s loss to Argentina, Bellingham reportedly slapped Argentina player Valentin Barco on the head.
Barco ran onto the field celebrating a goal, and Bellingham reacted after being pushed by England defender John Stones.
FIFA was contacted about possible punishment but gave no immediate response.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) says hitting an opponent’s head with hand or arm off the ball can be punished as violent conduct.
A violent conduct ruling could lead to Bellingham’s suspension for the third-place match between England and France.
England and France’s third-place game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" reported on the special types of natural grass used at the World Cup to meet FIFA’s rules. The grass was carefully developed to survive different climates and playing conditions, especially in stadiums with artificial turf or domes.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
FIFA requires World Cup matches to be played on natural grass fields.
Some stadiums scheduled for this World Cup had artificial turf or domed roofs.
Special grass varieties were created to handle these unique conditions.
Dr. John Sorochan, a turfgrass science professor at the University of Tennessee, helped develop these grasses.
The grass development involved scientific research and cooperation with sod farms, like Crossroads Sod Farm in Tennessee.
The turf was engineered to remain resilient under heavy play and different weather climates.
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Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre is competing well at the Open Championship, finishing the first round with a score of 67, three under par. He praised the crowd at Royal Birkdale Golf Club for their respectful behavior, noting the absence of loud distractions common at some U.S. events.
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Robert MacIntyre is from Scotland and has played in the Open Championship since 2019.
He finished tied for seventh place last year.
In the current tournament, he scored 67 in the first round, three under par.
MacIntyre was two shots behind the leader after the first round.
He said the crowd at Royal Birkdale Golf Club was very respectful and quiet, unlike some U.S. golf crowds.
He made four birdies and one bogey in his round.
MacIntyre mentioned he remained cautious and disciplined during his play.
The leader after the second round is Lucas Herbert, who scored 62, eight under par.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the release of the new NBA schedule is delayed because LeBron James has not yet decided which team he will join next season. LeBron left the Los Angeles Lakers and is considering several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
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LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers and became a free agent on June 30.
The NBA schedule release depends on LeBron's decision since his team affects big games like opening week and Christmas.
Teams expected to vie for LeBron include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
LeBron’s agent mentioned that if LeBron joins Golden State, the NBA would likely increase nationally televised games for that team.
Market predictions give the Cavaliers and Warriors a 33% chance each to sign LeBron, with the Heat at 17%.
LeBron appeared at an event recently but did not reveal where he will play next season.
The NBA usually releases its schedule in mid-August, so the delay is notable.
LeBron hinted he won’t delay his decision much longer during a recent summit.
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Jackson Suber, a 26-year-old golfer from Tampa, performed very well at the Open golf tournament during his first time playing on links-style courses. After a strong start, he finished the second day in second place, surprising many who had not heard of him before.
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Jackson Suber is 26 years old and from Tampa.
He plays professional golf and qualified for the Open after finishing tied for fourth in the Canadian Open.
This is his first time playing on a links golf course, a style known for its natural, coastal terrain.
Suber has appeared in two previous major golf tournaments, the US Open in 2024 and 2026.
He is a former finance student at the University of Mississippi.
At the Open, he was briefly leading the field and ended the second day at six under par, in second place.
Suber’s caddie advised him to “follow his instincts,” which helped him play well despite limited experience on this course type.
He gained unexpected attention from media and fans during the tournament.
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Scottie Scheffler, the world number one golfer, started strong at the Open Championship with four birdies in six holes. However, a bad shot on the 17th hole, the easiest hole of the day, led to a bogey, and he finished three shots behind the leader after the first round.
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Scottie Scheffler is the current world number one golfer.
He made four birdies in his first six holes during the Open Championship first round.
He had two bogeys later, including one on the 17th hole, which hurt his score.
The 17th hole was the easiest hole of the day.
Scheffler’s poor shot on the 17th ended up deep in the grass.
He finished the day two-under par and three shots behind leader Jackson Suber.
Lucas Herbert leads after the second round with a score of nine-under par 61.
Scheffler plans to improve his position in the next round.
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Smoke from many Canadian wildfires has reached the New York-New Jersey area just before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The smoke is causing poor air quality, which could affect player health and performance during training and the match.
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There are 895 active wildfires in Canada currently.
Smoke from these fires has spread over parts of the United States, including the area where the World Cup final will take place.
Air quality warnings are in place in many U.S. states affected by the smoke.
Spain trained outdoors in New Jersey despite hazy conditions; Argentina trained away from the smoke in Atlanta.
Experts warn that poor air quality can cause breathing problems and reduce athletes' performance.
Players with asthma or other respiratory issues face higher health risks from smoke exposure.
Meteorologists expect thunderstorms on Saturday that may help clear the smoke before the game.
Teams are advised to monitor air quality regularly and limit outdoor exertion if pollution levels are high.
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Golfer James Nicholas withdrew from the Open Championship before the second round due to an injury he had been dealing with all week. He said pushing through the pain made it worse, so he decided to stop playing and focus on recovering in the United States.
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James Nicholas played the first round of the Open Championship but shot a score of 75 with no birdies.
He had an injury that worsened after trying to play through it during the first round.
Nicholas said competing in the Open Championship was a dream, making the withdrawal difficult.
He thanked the medical staff who helped him prepare to play.
The injury happened when he jumped down from a wall while sneaking in a practice round.
Nicholas will return to the U.S. to focus on recovery.
He expressed gratitude to fans who supported him during the event.
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