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Joan Laporta was reelected as FC Barcelona president, securing a new five-year mandate with 68% of the vote in a member ballot that reaffirmed his grip on the club’s future and its most consequential rebuilding effort in a generation. Barcelona announced the result shortly after midnight in the Catalan capital. Víctor Font, Laporta’s only rival, conceded earlier in the evening and congratulated the incumbent on what he called an “unquestionable victory.” The club said more than 48,000 of its 114,000 eligible members cast…

Joan Laporta has secured another five-year term as FC Barcelona president, winning a members’ vote that cements his control of the club at a pivotal moment for its finances, stadium rebuild and sporting project. Shortly after midnight in Barcelona, the club announced Laporta’s victory. With the count complete, Barcelona said Laporta received 68% of ballots cast. His only challenger, Víctor Font, conceded earlier in the evening, congratulating Laporta for what he called an “unquestionable victory.” More than 48,000 of Barça’s…

Mogadishu City Club roars back from 2-0 down to win General Daud Cup over Horseed FC Mogadishu (AX) — Mogadishu City Club won the 2026 General Daud Cup on Monday with a stirring 3-2 comeback over Horseed FC, overturning a two-goal deficit to seize one of Somali football’s most coveted trophies. Horseed, the military side owned by the Somali National Army, struck twice in the opening stages, imposing themselves with direct play and early pressure. But the final swung sharply as MCC steadied, absorbed the shock and began to…

Mohamed Salah’s first goal since November arrived with emphatic timing, capping a restorative week for the Egypt star and sealing Liverpool’s direct passage to the Champions League round of 16. Salah curled in a 50th-minute free kick to make it 3-0 in a 6-0 rout of Qarabag at Anfield on Wednesday, a result that locked Arne Slot’s side into third place in the new 36-team league phase. The margin mattered. Under UEFA’s revamped Champions League format, finishing in the top eight secures a bye to the last 16 and avoids the…

An AK-style firearm was discovered near Trump's golf course, according to two officials and a third law enforcement officer. The golf course was partially shut down while Trump was playing, and agents patrolling a few holes ahead saw someone with the firearm. They noticed the person pushing the rifle's muzzle through the fence, prompting the agents to open fire, the officials reported. Trump's campaign and the Secret Service confirmed his safety and announced an ongoing investigation into the incident, which occurred just…