‘You despise me because I am a woman’: Paraguay senator fires back at Kylian Mbappé after racism row | Football News

Kylian Mbappé and Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla (Agency Image) Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappé and warned she could pursue legal action after the footballer branded her a “despicable woman” over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s FIFA World Cup exit.The dispute began after Amarilla posted offensive…

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Watch: Malik Tillman scripts rare World Cup history, becomes first USA player in 60 years with free-kick feat | Football News

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal against Belgium. (AP Photo) Malik Tillman produced a moment of history with another superb direct free-kick at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but it proved to be little consolation as the United States crashed out of the tournament following a comprehensive 4-1 defeat…

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‘Abuse of technology’: Croatia files official FIFA complaint after controversial World Cup exit to Portugal | Football News

Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol (4) scores a goal against Portugal goalkeeper Diego Costa (1) that was later taken back due to an offside call (AP Photo) Croatia have formally written to FIFA following their dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 elimination against Portugal, accusing football’s governing body of allowing technology to overstep its role in…

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Lamine Yamal consoles tearful Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s World Cup heartbreak – Watch | Football News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal, right, hugs Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo) Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal shared a touching moment with Cristiano Ronaldo after bringing an end to one of football’s greatest World Cup careers on Monday. Moments after Spain sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16, the 18-year-old was…

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‘Euro is just as significant to me as a World Cup’: Cristiano Ronaldo sparks debate after Portugal exit | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Cristiano Ronaldo has said Portugal’s historic UEFA Euro 2016 triumph holds the same emotional value to him as winning the FIFA World Cup, despite the World Cup being widely regarded as football’s ultimate prize. The Portugal captain made the remarks after his country’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Portugal World Cup dream ends – Watch | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional end on Monday as Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on the legendary forward’s sixth and final appearance at football’s biggest tournament. The 41-year-old left the pitch visibly emotional after…

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Despite outrage, Balogun starts for USA vs Belgium in FIFA World Cup last-16 clash after Trump’s intervention | Football News

United States’ Folarin Balogun warms up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium.(AP Photo) Star forward Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s high-voltage World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, taking the pitch just hours after FIFA rejected an…

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USA vs Belgium Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Balogun returns as hosts chase first quarter-final since 2002

The United States and Belgium meet at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) in one of the marquee ties of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with a quarter-final meeting against Spain awaiting the winner. While the matchup already carried significant sporting importance, the buildup has been dominated by one of the tournament’s biggest controversies…

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‘Spineless’: Zlatan Ibrahimović slammed after backing FIFA’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision | Football News

Zlatan Ibrahimović faced criticism after supporting FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium despite his red card suspension Zlatan Ibrahimović has come under fire after publicly supporting FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the one-match ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to face Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round…

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