United Adaikes

Historic Signing: @United Adaikes & @Arifiyyah Forge New Football Partnership The grand halls of the Thraproy Grand Convention Center buzzed with anticipation as journalists from across United Adaikes and a visiting press corps from Arifiyyah gathered to witness the signing of a groundbreaking sports agreement between the two football-crazed nations. Flanked by the flags of both countries, the high-profile delegations took their seats at the center stage, ready to formalize a partnership years in the making. Under the glow of camera flashes, President Luke Salazar and Arifiyyah’s Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah exchanged firm handshakes before putting pen to paper, officially ratifying the United Adaikes-Arifiyyah Bilateral Sports Cooperation Agreement. The document, bound in sleek leather, symbolized not just a commitment to football but a bridge between Polaris and Aura. Foreign Affairs Secretary Anne Duncan addressed the room first, emphasizing the diplomatic significance: "Today is more than just about sports—it’s about unity. Through this agreement, we celebrate shared passion, respect, and the spirit of competition that will bring our peoples closer." United Adaikes Sports Commission Ezra Moors stepped up to the podium, unveiling the key points of the agreement to the press: Annual Senior National Team Friendly: A marquee match between the Adaikesian stars and Arifiyyah’s national squad, alternating host nations each year. Champions’ Showcase: The domestic league winners of both nations (Adaikes Premier Football League champions vs. Arifiyyah Premier League champions) will clash in a preseason exhibition. Youth & Coaching Exchanges: Joint training camps and development programs for rising talents. Infrastructure Collaboration: Shared expertise in stadium modernization and sports science. "This isn’t just a schedule—it’s a legacy," Moors declared. "We’re building a rivalry that will inspire generations." President Salazar grinned as he took questions, his voice brimming with pride: "Football is the heartbeat of United Adaikes. And now, we share that heartbeat with Arifiyyah. Let the best team win—but let the friendship last forever." Across the table, Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah echoed the sentiment, adding a playful jab: "Football is also the heartbeat of unity in Arifiyyah. When I mentioned this partnership to my brother, Muhammad Nazhim, our national team captain, he was thrilled about the collaboration and friendship we’re fostering. Winning or losing comes second—what matters most is the sportsmanship and camaraderie between players. But this year, I might owe someone a box of Arifiyyah’s finest pizza if we don’t win—hahaha!" Laughter rippled through the room before United Adaikes Football Association Head Myron Lillakis and Arifiyyah’s National Football League President Aiman Afifi Bakeyuddin shook hands over the new trophies unveiled for the annual friendly series, its polished surfaces awaiting the first engraving. The trophy on the left will be given to the winner of the international senior team friendly, while the trophy on the right will be given to the winner of the domestic league champions friendly. With formalities wrapped up, journalists scrambled for additional soundbites as the delegations mingled. The Adaikesian press speculated on potential venues, while Arifiyyah’s media debated squad selections. One thing was certain: a new chapter in Esferos football had begun.

1423 AVL Invitational Group Stage Match Day 2 (Highlighted teams in yellow are UAAUA member schools) Group A (Realtors stay perfect, Chargers and Hawks stumble) San Lucas Realtors 22 25 25 17 16 Faraday Rough Striders 25 20 21 25 14 Realtors stun the Rough Striders! After winning their opener, San Lucas struggled with a gritty 22-25, 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 16-14 victory. Faraday’s usually solid defense cracked under pressure—Realtors take 2 match points. Panorama Chargers 21 15 26 25 9 Bank Adaikes Smashers 25 25 24 22 15 HUGE UPSET! The Smashers shocked the Chargers (25-21, 25-15, 24-26, 22-25, 15-9). Panorama collapsed after tying 2-2—Bank Adaikes steals 2 match points. Air Adaikes Hawks 21 24 25 25 11 Air Force Eagles 25 26 9 13 15 The Hawks remain winless, Eagles survive in a five-set thriller (25-21, 26-24, 9-25, 13-25, 15-11). Air Force fought hard but faltered late—Eagles take 2 match points. The Realtors lead a chaotic Group A, while Panorama’s loss opens the door for underdogs. Group B (Griffins bounce back, Infernos fall, Ravens roar) UA Airlines Falcons 18 22 25 18 Golden Sierra Griffins 25 25 14 25 Griffins rebound! The UAAUA champs dominated the Falcons (25-18, 25-22, 14-25, 25-18) after their shock loss in the first matchday. UA Airlines’ inconsistency starts—Griffins take 3 match points. Navy Sea Lions 25 17 25 25 Eastview Infernos 20 25 12 16 Sea Lions sink the Infernos! Navy avenged their opening loss with a 25-20, 17-25, 25-12, 25-16 rout. Eastview’s Cinderella start fades—Navy takes 3 match points. Adaikes Coffee Ravens 24 25 25 25 AMeSCo Medics 26 16 19 16 Ravens finally win! After a tough opener, they crushed the Medics (24-26, 25-16, 25-19, 25-16). AMeSCo’s defense collapsed—Ravens take 3 match points. A six-way logjam! Every team is 1-1, making Group B the most unpredictable. Group C (Power and Drillers survive, Movers stumble) West Bridge Reds 25 16 18 23 Red Horse Power 19 25 25 25 Red Horse stays strong! The Power overcame the Reds (19-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-23) after dropping the first set. West Bridge’s inconsistency costs them—Red Horse takes 3 match points. United Adaikes Oil Drillers 16 25 25 20 15 Pinewood Bullets 25 19 23 25 10 Bullets push Oil Drillers to the brink! A nail-biter (16-25, 25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 15-10) saw the Drillers escape. Pinewood’s effort goes unrewarded—Oil Drillers take 2 match points. A1 Cargo Movers 19 21 18 Coast Guard Sharks 25 25 25 Sharks bite back! After losing their opener, Coast Guard swept the Movers (25-19, 25-21, 25-18). A1’s early promise fades—Sharks take 3 match points. Red Horse is the class of Group C, while the Oil Drillers keep finding ways to win. Group D (Spikers stay perfect, Pirates and Troopers lose) UAMA Generals 20 17 8 La Mujer Spikers 25 25 25 Spikers dominate again! La Mujer crushed the Generals (25-20, 25-17, 25-8) in a statement win. UAMA’s struggles start—Spikers take 3 match points. Oakwood Pirates 20 29 21 Greater Heights Hitters 25 31 25 Hitters finally win! After the loss in the first matchday, they outlasted the Pirates (25-20, 31-29, 25-21). Oakwood’s inconsistency hurts them—Hitters take 3 match points. Army Troopers 26 22 23 Elk Valley Grizzlies 28 25 25 Grizzlies maul the Troopers! Elk Valley rolled (28-26, 25-22, 25-23) in a tight battle. Army’s five-set magic in the first matchday ran out—Grizzlies take 3 match points. La Mujer Spikers are the team to beat, while the Grizzlies solidify their contender status.

United Adaikes is signing up!

(logo for WCF IV will be inserted once it becomes available) Signups & OOC Thread Welcome to the World Cup of Football IV for the TWP RP world of Esferos and its nations, as we bring the most popular sport in the world right here in our forums! For those who have been participants in previous sports roleplay (the Rugby World Cups, the Summer Esferiads, among others), then you know there will be something like this. For those that have not, don't worry! To enter the World Cup of Football IV, just add a reply to this topic by saying, "I want to sign up for the World Cup of Football IV," or anything along the lines there. However, with the same rules in the RMB, we won't allow double posting (except for me to post my intentions in signing up ). You can always edit your reply at any given time, how many times you want. Also, this thread is for signups and OOC (out-of-character) posts, like questions about the tournament. If you don't like asking questions here, you can ask them in #wcf4 and/or #sports in our RP Discord server or message me there directly. The IC (in-character) thread where we will be posting our nations' team information (players, kits, logo, anything related to such), roleplay (preparations, match day events), and results will be separate. The link shall be announced in Discord or viewed here in our forums soon. Also, I will be scorinating this tournament or the OOC host. As to the IC host of the tournament, Veteran Storytellers will be bidding, which the Lorekeepers and Loremasters will be selecting from the received bids. Veteran Storytellers can include in their sign-up post, or separately post, their host bid. That's all for now. Confused about how we will be doing this? New with scorinating? Taking a page from Reçu's book, read below. Signed-up nations (18/__):

Results of the Medal Matches of Rugby World Cup V Bronze Medal Match Ryxtylopia 10–10 Teralyon (1–4 pen.) Gold Medal Match Overthinkers 19–20 Zoran Bracketing of the Knockouts Round of Rugby World Cup V

IT'S THE FINAL

Results of the Semi-Finals of RWC 5 Overthinkers 27–9 Ryxtylopia Teralyon 6–27 Zoran Bracketing of the Knockouts Stage of RWC 5

Results of the Quarterfinals of Rugby World Cup V Overthinkers 10–10 (13-10 AET) United Adaikes Ryxtylopia 33–10 Giovanniland Teralyon 17–7 Cambria Dalimbar 12–29 Zoran Bracketing of the Knockouts Round of RWC V

Results of the Round of 16 of RWC 5 Overthinkers 19–18 Mygrdiyah United Adaikes 14–7 Nouveauterra Ryxtylopia 18–14 Sekiya Giovanniland 6–0 Larxia Teralyon 25–20 Saint Mark Cambria 20–6 Ostronia Dalimbar 7–6 Hertfordshire and Jammbo Zoran 8–6 Fujai Bracketing of the Knockouts Stage of RWC 5

July 5, 1424 2:16 PM Polaris Eastern Time (IAT-2) At the entrance of the Millenium Hall Red Palace, Adaikes Central, Adaikes Luke Salazar just finished accepting the credentials of the honorable ambassadors from Greiya, Candelu, and Nalibia in the Reception Hall of the Red Palace. When one of the agents of the Presidential Security Service opened the door for the Millenium Hall, he was not surprised by the presence of Foreign Affairs Secretary Anne Duncan, who reached for his hand upon entering and shaking her hand, and the Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretaries for Aura, Andolia, Doll Guldur and Nur. While Salazar was less surprised by the presence of Justice Secretary Jeffrey Searle, the President needed clarification as to why Education Secretary Zeeshan Cannon was present at the event. "Why are you here?" Salazar pointed to Cannon before taking his hand and shaking it, smiling. "We have a meeting with Anne and Jeffrey after this, Mr. President. They just invited me to join them here," Cannon scratched his head. "Is it about that International Education Summit you proposed?" Salazar asked. Cannon nodded. Salazar tapped Cannon's arm and replied, "Hey, no problem, glad you could join us." Duncan then ushered the President and the Secretaries to their seats, shaking hands with everyone they passed in the Hall. The Secretaries found their way to their seats, still standing, but when the President saw the ambassadors he just received a while ago on the opposite side of the room, Salazar went to them and shook their hands. It was only when Salazar returned to where the Secretaries were and sat down in his assigned seat that everyone in the room followed to take their seats. An officer of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) went to Duncan and asked if the Foreign Affairs Secretary could introduce the guest of honor and speaker of the event. Duncan nodded and stood up, with the PMS officer ushering her to the unmarked podium on the right side of the rostrum in front of them. Duncan briefly read the clean paper on the podium. "Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to introduce you to the President of the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes, President Luke Wilfrid Salazar." Everyone stood up and clapped. Salazar rolled his eyes at the Secretaries in jest before standing up and proceeding to the left side of the rostrum where his Podium was, the podium with the Seal of the Office of the President. "You may sit down," Salazar asked the guests of the event, "well, not really 'may', but I implore you to see reason to sit down, when I see everyone standing up and I look at my right, we have Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Auran Affairs Ariel Gladwin still standing." Everyone chuckled. "He's already a dual citizen, at that," Salazar continued, shaking his head while smiling. Everyone knew the President would like to start talking casually at events. "He's an Adaikesian citizen, and he just became a senior citizen last week, reached the age of 60, so he's a dual citizen now!" Everyone chortled again. "But on a serious note, I'd like to thank everyone for your presence this afternoon. A while ago, I just received the credentials of Ambassador Mitake Ryoma of Greiya, Ambassador Lucchetto Parin of Candelu, and Lord Dimnah Nkechi of the Chinelo Family from Nalibia. While we wait for their own embassies to be put up, they will be holding office at our International Assembly Office we have always provided to all our ambassadors in the absence of their embassies in the country and world leaders when they are in our country for official matters. I may have to invite everyone here again next week, after I received confirmation from [House] Speaker [Kramnit-Ram] Patneg this morning that our ambassadors to be assigned to Larxia and Min-Su have been confirmed by the Commission of Appointments. "But for now, may I ask Ambassador Socorro Rowland, to be assigned in Greiya, Ambassador Thomas Sutton, to be assigned in Candelu, and Ambassador Rosalie Beck, to be assigned in Nalibia, to join me here so that I can administer your oath of office," asked Salazar, as he asked the ambassadors to stand rank in file while facing the crowd. Secretary Duncan also stood up and took the microphone another PMS officer gave her. She stood next to the President, holding the microphone near Salazar's mouth, with Salazar holding a copy of the Oath of Office. "Please repeat after me," Salazar started. "I, state your name," the President waited until the ambassadors finished speaking. "Of the Department of Foreign Affairs," "Having been appointed to the position of Ambassador of, state the country where you will be stationed," "Hereby solemnly swear," "That I will faithfully discharge to the best of my ability," "The duties of my present position and of all others," "That I may hereafter hold under the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes," "That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same," "That I will obey the laws, legal orders, and degrees promulgated," "By the duly constituted authorities of the Federal Republic of the United Adaikes," "And that I impose this obligation upon myself voluntarily," "Without mental reservation or purpose of evasion," "So help me God," Salazar ended, congratulating the ambassadors. Everyone is then asked to proceed to the adjoining Banquet Hall for refreshments.

Results of Match Day 7 of the Group Stage of RWC 5 Group A Varanius 12–14 Hertfordshire and Jammbo Larxia 6–13 Cambria Avadonialis 15–39 Overthinkers Group A Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Pts 1 Overthinkers 6 5 0 1 134 67 +67 4 24 2 Cambria 6 5 0 1 104 42 +62 2 22 3 Larxia 6 3 0 3 61 64 −3 1 13^ 4 Hertfordshire and Jammbo 6 3 0 3 56 70 −14 1 13^ 5 Avadonialis 6 2 0 4 81 89 −8 4 12 6 Rivalfiume 6 2 0 4 43 74 −31 2 10 7 Varanius 6 1 0 5 37 110 −73 2 6 ^tie broken by virtue of (a) Head-to-head record: Larxia 1-0 Hertfordshire and Jammbo Group B Sekiya 17–6 Nieubasria New Velka (NPC) 0–7 Teralyon Zhiznovsk 7–22 United Adaikes Group B Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Pts 1 Teralyon 6 6 0 0 89 34 +55 2 26 2 United Adaikes 6 5 0 1 98 34 +64 4 24 3 Fujai 6 4 0 2 81 41 +40 4 20 4 Sekiya 6 3 0 3 97 112 −15 2 14 5 Zhiznovsk 6 2 0 4 82 110 −28 1 9 6 Nieubasria 6 1 0 5 52 99 −47 2 6 7 New Velka (NPC) 6 0 0 6 34 103 −69 1 1 Group C Arifiyyah 19–10 Saint Mark Einherfell (NPC) 7–31 Zoran Nouveauterra 10–7 Ryxtylopia Group C Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Pts 1 Ryxtylopia 6 5 0 1 87 65 +22 2 22 2 Zoran 6 4 0 2 105 65 +40 3 19 3 Nouveauterra 6 3 1 2 53 42 +11 2 16 4 Saint Mark 6 3 0 3 67 63 +4 2 14^ 5 Peourouin 6 3 0 3 90 81 +9 2 14^ 6 Arifiyyah 6 2 1 3 69 66 +3 2 12 7 Einherfell (NPC) 6 0 0 6 32 121 −89 1 1 ^tie broken by virtue of (a) Head-to-head record: Saint Mark 1-0 Peourouin Group D Denieria (NPC) 0–15 Min-Su Mygrdiyah 13–25 Giovanniland Nalibia 0–0 Dalimbar Group D Pld W D L PF PA PD BP Pts 1 Dalimbar 6 4 1 1 109 76 +33 3 21 2 Giovanniland 6 4 0 2 78 70 +8 3 19 3 Ostronia 6 4 0 2 106 55 +51 2 18 4 Mygrdiyah 6 4 0 2 98 56 +42 1 17 5 Nalibia 6 3 1 2 44 71 −27 0 14 6 Min-Su 6 1 0 5 38 77 −39 3 7 7 Denieria (NPC) 6 0 0 6 39 107 −68 2 2 Bracketing for the Knockouts Round of RWC 5 Round of 16 Overthinkers v Myrgdiyah Grand Merchen Stadium, Cangham United Adaikes v Nouveauterra Valley Dome Arena, Cargan Ryxtylopia v Sekiya Glace Field, Occida Giovanniland v Larxia Welker Stadium, Anders Teralyon v Saint Mark Roller Field, Hestmere Cambria v Ostronia Len Condor Stadium, Cangham Dalimbar v Hertfordshire and Jammbo Liegen Star Stadium, Anders Zoran v Fujai Garner Swoop Stadium, Aurum