World Cup 2026: Co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy 100,000 security personnel
World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.
Arsenal stayed top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win at West Ham, moving five points clear. The game ended in VAR controversy when a late equalizer was ruled out after checks for fouls in the build-up. West Ham are set to file an official complaint. Tottenham missed a chance to improve their position as they drew 1-1 at home with Leeds United. Antonin Kinsky made a huge save, while Roberto De Zerbi was left frustrated.
In Spain, Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to secure back-to-back La Liga titles. Marcus Rashford scored a free-kick in the win, but his future remains uncertain despite saying he wants to stay at Barcelona.
Serie A produced one of the weekend’s biggest results as Bologna beat Napoli 3-2 at the Stadio Maradona. Napoli went 2-0 down, fought back, but lost to Jonathan Rowe’s acrobatic volley. Antonio Conte said Napoli did not deserve defeat, but admitted it is not a fluke if they keep falling behind early. The result left five teams within five points in the race for three Champions League spots. Serie A also confirmed its Week 37 schedule will be played on Sunday, with five matches in the early slot.
Claudio Ranieri said he would join Italy if called, either as coach or director. “I am free,” he said. “When called by your country, you say yes.” Inter face a fitness concern before Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final against Lazio, with Marcus Thuram a major doubt and Hakan Calhanoglu still out. Marco Guida will referee the final. Lega Serie A also confirmed the Supercoppa Italiana will not be played in Saudi Arabia in 2026-27, with the United States and Italy potential options.
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | 42 | 79 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 35 | 40 | 74 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 36 | 15 | 65 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 36 | 12 | 59 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 36 | 4 | 59 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 36 | 4 | 55 |
| 7 | Brighton | 36 | 10 | 53 |
| 8 | Brentford | 36 | 3 | 51 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 36 | 6 | 49 |
| 10 | Everton | 36 | 0 | 49 |
| 11 | Fulham | 36 | -6 | 48 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 36 | -9 | 48 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 36 | -2 | 46 |
| 14 | Leeds | 36 | -5 | 44 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 35 | -6 | 44 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 36 | -2 | 43 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 36 | -9 | 38 |
| 18 | West Ham | 36 | -20 | 36 |
| 19 | Burnley | 36 | -36 | 21 |
| 20 | Wolves | 36 | -41 | 18 |
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| E. Haaland (Manchester City) | 26 |
| Thiago (Brentford) | 22 |
| João Pedro (Chelsea) | 15 |
| Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) | 14 |
| V. Gyökeres (Arsenal) | 14 |
| D. Welbeck (Brighton) | 13 |
| M. Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) | 13 |
| D. Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) | 12 |
| E. Kroupi (Bournemouth) | 12 |
| O. Watkins (Aston Villa) | 12 |
| B. Šeško (Manchester United) | 11 |
| H. Ekitike (Liverpool) | 11 |
| J. Mateta (Crystal Palace) | 11 |
| A. Semenyo (Bournemouth) | 10 |
| H. Wilson (Fulham) | 10 |
| Richarlison (Tottenham) | 10 |
| Z. Flemming (Burnley) | 10 |




