Lionel Messi surpassed Marta's World Cup all-time goal record, scoring twice to become the top scorer in World Cup history. His performance powered Argentina into the knockout phase of the tournament.
Gambling giant Flutter, owner of Paddy Power, has decided to delist from the London stock exchange, a move seen as a major blow to the city's financial markets, to fully concentrate on the New York market.
The Ebola epidemic continues to spread, with Uganda confirming new cases and the Africa CDC warning that 10 additional African countries are at risk. Efforts to contain the outbreak are hampered by incidents like the burning of a treatment tent in Congo, while the U.S. has begun Ebola screenings at Atlanta area airports.
Paddy Power owner Flutter, which also operates brands like Betfair and FanDuel, missed annual sales forecasts and is now looking to the World Cup for a potential boost in its financial performance.
Ghana has lodged an official protest with Canada after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter the country for the World Cup. Partey, who faces rape allegations, was prevented from joining his team, prompting Ghana to label Canada's decision as arbitrary.
Paddy Power owner Flutter Entertainment has announced its decision to delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange. The move will see the gambling giant consolidate its primary listing elsewhere.
Flutter, Ireland's largest gambling company and parent firm of Paddy Power, has seen its stock price crash by more than 60% in less than a year, now trading at a third of its previous value.
Flutter, the owner of Paddy Power, is reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel its listing as the company shifts its focus towards the US market.
Betting company Paddy Power has launched a unique marketing campaign, creating an "Ireland team" for the World Cup. The initiative is highlighted by Little Black Book | LBBOnline.
As the World Cup approaches, teams are playing warm-up matches, and host cities are preparing for the economic impact. Discussions also include the expanded 48-team format for future tournaments and various related news.
Ahead of their upcoming football match, a preview discusses Liverpool's need for a strong performance against managerless Chelsea. Betting offers are also highlighted for the highly anticipated game.
A court heard that Michael O’Toole, 41, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted robbery at two Paddy Power premises and a Spar shop on a Dublin street within a span of less than five minutes.