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Bryson DeChambeau Slammed For Actions After First Day of The Open
After missing three cuts in a row at the PGA Tour Majors, all eyes were on Bryson DeChambeau yesterday as he took to the Royal Birkdale course for The Open Championship.
Following miserable showings at The Masters, the PGA Championship, and the US Open, where he failed to make the weekend on all three occasions, pressure was on DeChambeau, who was hit with serious questions about his ability and mentality for the PGA Majors.
In fact, before a ball had even been hit, golfing royalty Sir Nick Faldo questioned the American for his ‘lack of strategy’ around a golf course.
What Nick Faldo Said About Bryson DeChambeau Before The Open
“I’d say it to his face – DeChambeau has zero clue of strategy,” Faldo told the Sky Sports Golf podcast.
“He said last year: ‘I’m going to go out and attack the links’. Well, I’ve never attacked a links. You thread it, don’t you? You feed it down the fairway. You look at humps and bumps. If I send it over and feed it, it nudges back into play. You don’t think: ‘Oh, I’ll just blast it down there. Can’t see where I’m going’. The fairway is 20 yards wide.
“Good luck! Even if you hit it fantastic, and it lands on the corner of a divot, you might still miss the fairway. So you’ve got to think: ‘How do I get it on the short grass?’ It is so important.”
Bryson DeChambeau responds to Nick Faldo
With all eyes on the American, given the fact he has missed three cuts in a row, and Faldo’s questioning of his golfing mindset, DeChambeau went a long way to silencing his critics by shooting a three-under 67 in the opening round, finishing the opening day in tied seventh.
After his round, DeChambeau spoke briefly to one reporter about his round, and he made sure to reference Faldo’s ‘lack of strategy’ comment.
“I think you’ve got to be a lot more strategic out on the golf course. I feel like I did a really good job today of being incredibly strategic and focused super hard on placing it in the right places.
“Besides 18, I placed the ball in some good areas. But I just need to hit more fairways. Other than that, I feel like my strategy was nice today.”
Bryson DeChambeau Slammed For Actions After First Round
Despite talking to one reporter after his opening round, the LIV Golf representative refused to do his traditional media duties, which hasn’t gone down well at all with Wayne Riley, who is working for Sky Sports for the Major.
DeChambeau hasn’t spoken to the media after a Major since The Masters, and despite his impressive opening round, he continued that trend, which Riley has slammed.
“Well look, he goes and plays a tour which not many people watch. That’s honest. The PGA Tour is very, very big. So you can’t come to these Majors in my mind’s eye and sit back and say ‘I’m not gonna talk to you, I’m not gonna talk to you, I’m not gonna talk to you.’
“It’s a duty. He said that he wants to give the fans something to cheer about, but the fans want to see him being interviewed. We love Bryson DeChambeau, the way he plays the game.
“Some dislike him, some like him. But for me, I love to watch him play. And the way he plays, he has the game to take this golf course by the scruff of the neck, bully it, and maybe win. But you’ve got to talk to the media, you just have to do it. Because that’s just what the game is.
“You can’t just walk away and say ‘No, no, I’m not going to talk’. It’s just not in the spirit of the game in my opinion.”
It seems no matter what Bryson DeChambeau does, he’s going to receive opinions from people in the game of golf, but it’s clear he doesn’t help himself with some of his decisions.
The United States was taken over by the FIFA World Cup in the summer of 2026. ‘Soccer’ was abandoned and the football fever across North America has been incredible, with brilliant scenes of fan celebrations across the US, Mexico and Canada.
It has all been leading up to the final on July 19, in what is the biggest single sporting event on the planet. For some reason, that statement seems to irk a small portion of American Football fans who champion the Super Bowl final.
In the spirit of friendly debate, GiveMeSport has decided to break down which event is bigger: the Superbowl final or the World Cup final?
The Fundamental Difference
When you look at the two events, the striking difference in format is very clear. The Super Bowl is a single, 60-minute contest, whilst the World Cup final is the culmination of a month-long tournament.
For the NFL, the Super Bowl is a domestic championship. You are not seen as the world champions because it is the sole American league, contested by American franchises.
In contrast, the name of the biggest global football tournament gives it away: it brings together 48 nations to see who is the best country in the world following a lengthy qualification process.
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It is a simple case of domestic versus international. That distinction is what follows in many of the arguments that US fans have against FIFA’s grand show.
“Look at the Super Bowl, which is fantastic. It has what, 120, 130 million viewers, right? The World Cup has 6 billion viewers [over a month of matches], so a World Cup is 104 Super Bowls in month – which is three Super Bowls a day.” – Gianni Infantino
Viewership
Whilst the Super Bowl has a global appeal, the viewership difference is insurmountable. Over 120–130 million people tune in for the NFL showpiece in what is a wholly domestic audience.
For FIFA, the cumulative global audience sits at around six billion across the month of matches that drags in eyeballs from countless countries around the world.
Looking at actual figures is a clear way to see the differences. For the 2022 final between Argentina and France, FIFA’s official report showed an average live audience of 571 million with around 1.4 billion watching at least a minute.
Whereas the highest-ever Super Bowl figures in the 2025 clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, saw an average viewership of 127 million across Fox, Fox Deportes, Telemundo and Tubi.
Prize Money
For FIFA, the prize money aspect is far different. Whilst it has a premium payout for winning countries — a reported $50 million for the winner — the money goes to the national federations, not directly to players.
Players do receive a 20–30 percent payout depending on their federation’s agreement.
Given that the NFL is a team/franchise-based setup, the bonuses go straight to the players, with the 2026 winners of Super Bowl LX collecting $178,000 on top of their regular salaries.
Even the losing team’s players receive over $100,000. This shows the World Cup offers more total prize money, but the Super Bowl puts a guaranteed cheque directly into players’ hands.
How the finals compare
Both are very different occasions, but one is becoming more like the other — let us explain.
The Super Bowl final is the event. Everything that surrounds the one match is almost as culturally significant as the sporting event taking place.
With the halftime show and some of the most expensive advertising slots on earth, all the noise surrounding it combines with football to create this unique, premium sporting occasion.
On the other hand, the World Cup final is the climax of over a month of intense action, drama and spectacle and 104 matches — all leading to one 90-minute winner-takes-all.
However, FIFA is taking a leaf out of the Super Bowl’s book. The 2026 final will have a halftime show featuring the likes of Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and Madonna. It builds on the FIFA Club World Cup which had its first iteration of the tournament last summer in the US.
Interestingly, the BBC is not planning to broadcast the show, which reflects the general British unease when it comes to the “Americanisation” of football.
Which is bigger?
By reach, scale and international stakes, the World Cup is the clear winner and will always be by nature of its global appeal.
But the Super Bowl holds a unique place in global sporting events due to its cultural significance, the glitz and glamour and halftime show that thrust it into the mainstream.
Manchester United have ‘put the brakes’ on midfield recruitment following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, but know that one transfer target is desperate to make the move to Old Trafford.
It’s been an impressive start to the window for the Red Devils, with around £85million already invested in the centre of the park following the departure of veteran Casemiro.
Carrick now has Santos and Tielemans joining Kobbie Mainoo as he builds a midfield around star man Bruno Fernandes, with Mason Mount also an option, should he remain at Old Trafford. However, Man Utd are expected to add one more player into the mix in order to compete on Premier League and Champions League fronts next season.
Carlos Baleba ‘only wants’ Man Utd
That player could well be Brighton star Carlos Baleba. The 22-year-old signed for the Seagulls from Lille for £23million in 2023 and has gone on to impress over his 92 Premier League appearances to date.
Speaking to the United Stand, GIVEMESPORT senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs has provided the latest on the player. He said: “If they’re prepared to meet the asking price, they could again do it relatively quickly because he is in a scenario like Youri Tielemans, where he said last summer he only wants Manchester United, and the player’s perspective hasn’t changed. So if they come calling, personal terms will not be a problem.
“They could get the player buy-in, which means that they could get that singular negotiation with Brighton instead of a bidding war. But we’re just not at that stage yet because it’s Manchester United that have put the brakes on as they assess who this third midfielder is going to be.”
Brighton want £100m for midfield star
Baleba’s progress hit some turbulence last season as he regularly cut a frustrated figure at the Amex Stadium. The player may not have been helped by a summer of rife transfer speculation 12 months ago, when he had agreed personal terms with Man Utd.
Ultimately, that move did not happen, with no official bid from the club, despite reportedly being willing to pay £75million for the Cameroonian. Brighton could now ask for closer to £100million for a midfielder contracted until 2028, even after falling off the pace last term.
Carrick and chiefs at the Theatre of Dreams will have to weigh up that Seagulls asking price, but are in the privileged place of being afforded time to do so, with Baleba’s heart set on Man Utd.
When Spain take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, one of their biggest taks will be stopping Lionel Messi. He may now be 39 years old, but that still takes some doing.
England found out the hard way that even when his influence can seem limited, Messi can still pop up with telling moments. The Inter Miami star delivered two assists in the space of seven minutes as Lionel Scaloni’s men came from a goal behind to win 2-1 in the semi-final.
Messi has eight goals across the World Cup so far (tied with Kylian Mbappe), while he also has four assists (only bettered by Michael Olise, on five). One former Barcelona teammate, however, has explained how Spain can try to stop the legendary Argentine.
Andres Iniesta Discusses How to Deal With Messi
Andres Iniesta is one of the greatest Spanish players of all time. He scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, while also lifting the Euro 2008 and 2012 trophies. He played his best club football at Barcelona, winning four Champions League titles and La Liga on nine occasions.
Across his career, the iconic midfielder shared the pitch with Messi 488 times – the most of any teammate. With that in mind, Iniesta will have a better idea than most when it comes to stopping the 39-year-old.
Speaking in New York during an interview with El Partidazo de COPE ahead of the World Cup final, the Spaniard spoke about how his nation can win the game. He states that the task of stopping Messi is ‘impossible’, but explained how Spain can still win:
“Shutting him down completely is impossible. It will be more about how much Spain can hurt Argentina with their own game, creating chances, and being clinical when they come along.”
Iniesta then praised his former teammate, adding: “There are no words, or I just don’t know how to describe it. The determination, conviction, and everything he does in every single game is something you just have to take your hat off to.”
Iniesta Reveals ‘No Fear’ Mentality Needed to Win World Cup
Iniesta – who retired from football in 2024, having last played for Spain in 2018 – spoke about the mental part of the game which is required to handle a big occasion such as the World Cup. The 2010 champion urged his countrymen to banish any fear:
“No, no, never fear. You must never play with fear. I think it’s down to the confidence the players give you, and their momentum throughout the World Cup has been on an upward trajectory. They head into the final with all the confidence in the world.
“Everyone knows exactly what they need to do. No matter who plays, everyone knows their role, and they exude supreme confidence. It doesn’t matter who is on the pitch or what position they play, they give you the feeling that everything is under control.”
Despite having played in some of the greatest teams of all time, known for the beautiful way they played football, Iniesta also insisted that it doesn’t matter how Spain win, just so long as they get across the line.
He concluded: “It’s not even a dilemma, because my answer is that I don’t care who scores it. The important thing, just like back then, is that we walk away as champions. Who scores is secondary, as long as it’s the goal that wins it.”
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