Uruguay national team blames FIFA for travel chaos ahead of World Cup opener
The team’s plane was scheduled to depart from Cancun, Mexico, where Uruguay’s base camp is located, on Sunday afternoon.

Euphoric fans flooded midtown Manhattan on Saturday night to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years Continue reading...
The team’s plane was scheduled to depart from Cancun, Mexico, where Uruguay’s base camp is located, on Sunday afternoon.
The midfield trio was the engine for what might have been the best U.S. national team performance ever at a World Cup.
President Donald Trump announced that his administration had reached a "deal" with the Iranian regime that would "reopen" the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global waterway that has been shut down since the early days of the war against Iran. "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"The deal was announced less than one hour before Trump's "UFC Freedom 250" event at the White House was scheduled to start. The New York Times described the deal as a "cease-fire," which Trump has previously said means "when you're shooting in a more moderate manner.""Iran has not yet officially confirmed the cease-fire agreement, but struck a triumphant tone on the state broadcaster, IRIB. 'The United States was forced to accept an end to the war,' it declared," the NYT reported.
The airing of grievances is a Festivus tradition. The Knicks' playoff run began with a Festivus of their own.
Erica Brunson didn't hold back on her brother's critics.
"Guess who is the champ now? It is us. It is New York. It is not Texas.''
For their first NBA championship in 53 years, the Knicks will also get a bump in their bank accounts.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch touted her officers' hard work to keep the peace Saturday night as the Knicks NBA championship sparked celebrations across the city -- with some fans marring the parties with violent incidents.