Argentina gets hero’s welcome home as crowds throng for FIFA World Cup champs
Buenos Aires was amass with people as the national team turned out for a victory parade. Source link
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Maluma on rooting for ‘friend’ Lionel Messi at World Cup: ‘He deserves it’
Colombian sensation Maluma is repping his South American pride in this year’s World Cup: He’s rooting for Argentina — and, in particular, the team’s captain — all the way. “I’m close to Lionel Messi … We’re friends,” Maluma told Billboard about the 35-year-old soccer superstar, whose team advanced to Sunday’s final with a victory over … Read more
I drunk ordered 160 McDonald’s chicken nuggets celebrating the World Cup
She needed an assist. One sauced England soccer fan wasn’t using her head Tuesday when she ordered McDonald’s following her country’s 3-0 World Cup win over Wales. She netted 160 nuggets instead of 20. “I think I must have been trying to add sweet and sour sauce, but instead was adding extra nuggets,” the unnamed … Read more
Rabbi serves kosher food to Jewish travelers at World Cup
Rabbi Eli Chitrik’s phone buzzes. A woman is about to show up at his Doha hotel to pick up her lunch: two bagel sandwiches. It’s one of many calls and messages Chitrik is receiving these days for bagel sandwiches, freshly made in a designated kosher kitchen set up for Jewish World Cup fans who want … Read more
Florida woman sues after claiming Velveeta cup takes longer than ‘ready time’ to prepare
A Florida woman is suing the parent company of Velveeta’s microwavable Shells & Cheese cups after claiming it takes longer to prepare the meal than the 3 1/2 minutes the box label says. Amanda Ramirez of Hialeah is listed as the plaintiff in the $5 million class-action lawsuit that was filed against Kraft Heinz Foods Company on Nov. … Read more
World Cup fans say loser of US vs. England game must take James Corden
The loser takes Corden. Fans of the FIFA World Cup have raised the stakes of the upcoming England vs. USA match by saying that the loser must keep actor and talk show host James Corden within its borders … permanently. “If England beat USA on Friday then they have to keep James Corden permanently,” tweeted … Read more
Morgan Freeman slammed for taking part in 2022 Qatar World Cup opening ceremony: ‘Should be ashamed’
Fans are giving Morgan Freeman a red card for this stunt. The 85-year-old actor is facing the wrath of fans after he took part in the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Sunday. Freeman kicked off the tournament by narrating the opening segment, titled “The Calling,” at Al-Bayt Stadium in Doha, reported the Independent. “We gather here … Read more
Floating hotels and $2K-a-night tents: Where World Cup fans are staying overnight
Over one million soccer fans are expected to descend upon the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, where the World Cup begins on Sunday. Although more than 100 new hotels have been built for the 29-day event, supply cannot keep up with demand. The result: Unconventional sleep arrangements throughout Qatar and beyond. From “luxury hotel … Read more