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Who Is Celeste Amarilla? Paraguayan Senator Behind Kylian Mbappe's 'Ugly' and 'Arrogant' Controversy

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faces backlash for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappe, prompting condemnation from Paraguay's government and a strong response from the French footballer.

International Business Times UK

IShowSpeed Erupts in Anger over Cristiano Ronaldo Prank While Emotional After Portugal's Loss to Spain

IShowSpeed's emotional reaction to a fan's prank involving Cristiano Ronaldo went viral after Portugal's defeat to Spain, sparking debate over fan behaviour and internet fame.

International Business Times UK

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

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AFL clubs to don black armbands in honour of Melbourne teacher who died after head clash during football game

A minute’s silence will also be held before Richmond Tigers and Melbourne Demons match to mourn 27-year-old Nathan Fitzgerald

The Guardian - AU

Cristiano Ronaldo plays down career World Cup failure: ‘Euros just as significant’

Ronaldo has played his final minutes at a World Cup following Portugal’s exit, meaning he will retire having never won football’s biggest prize

The Independent UK

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turn

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies operate independently and autonomously from external influences. President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card ban. European football body UEFA expressed disbelief and called the decision unprecedented…

The Economic Times

Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts

The pain. The penalties. The hairsplitting VAR decisions and astounding off-field politics. From ageing titans to miraculous goals, the FIFA World Cup brims with drama and athleticism.

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‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal’s 1-0 defeat by Spain was his last World Cup game, but that even at 41 he had not yet made a decision about his future

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s meddling is damaging football but England have made us believe again

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The national game has an unmatched ability to change the mood of millions, which is why we must condemn the outrageous World Cup meddling of the US president and his lackeys at Fifa

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Portugal crash out of World Cup to Spain’s stoppage-time winner

The Portugal captain, at 41, has played his last World Cup match as Portugal exited the competition on Monday

The Independent UK

Will USA’s Folarin Balogun play on Monday against Belgium after red card appeal controversy?

Folarin Balogun was sent off following a VAR review in USA’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, meaning he was set to serve a one-match ban at the World Cup. However, following an intervention by US president Donald Trump , Fifa announced on Sunday that…

The Independent UK

Portugal vs Spain Match Could Expose Whether Ronaldo Still Fits Portugal's 2026 World Cup Team's Best XI

Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal's World Cup squad is questioned as they face Spain. At 41, his experience is weighed against the younger generation's dynamism in a crucial knockout match.

International Business Times UK

FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue.

Bangkok Post

French Football Star Mbappé Slams Paraguayan Senator's Racist Coconut Slur: 'You Are Despicable Woman And Unworthy Of Your Office'

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan lawmaker Céleste Amarilla's racist remarks following France's World Cup victory, prompting global outrage and legal action from French authorities.

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The Independent UK

How ‘accidental American’ Folarin Balogun landed at crossroads of football and US politics

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International Business Times UK

FIFA Opened The Door For Trump And Balogun, Now France And Britain Are Walking Through

FIFA's decision to suspend a ban for US striker Folarin Balogun has causedglobal outrage, prompting appeals from France and Britain for equal treatment in disciplinary actions.

Sports Illustrated

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We're here to help you select the fantasy football team name that fits you.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Neymar's farewell to Ronaldo's final WC, football witnesses end of an era

Neymar has retired from international football after Brazil's World Cup defeat to Norway. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final tournament. He expressed a desire to enjoy every moment of the upcoming competition. Portugal faces Spain in a significant Round of 16 match.…

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The Times of India

Life lesson from proverb of the day: "One does not change a winning team" -- French wisdom teaches us why change is not always the answer

“One does not change a winning team” (French: On ne change pas une équipe qui gagne) is one of the most widely used modern French proverbs. Unlike many ancient folk sayings, it emerged from the world of sports —especially football (soccer)— and later entered everyday language. The proverb expresses a…

AAP

Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy

A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club.

The Guardian - UK

‘I got three hours’ sleep’: fans on watching England beat Mexico at the World Cup

Football fans around the globe watched the match – with some of them missing out on a night’s sleep to tune in

Sports Illustrated

How the Pac-12 Went From Near Extinction to a New Beginning

What looked like the end of one of college sports’ most storied conferences has become one of its most remarkable comeback stories.

Radio France Internationale

European football chiefs hit out at Fifa move to lift ban on US star Balgoun

European football's governing body Uefa on Monday lashed out at the decision of World Cup organisers Fifa to suspend the immediate one-match ban of the United States striker Folarin Balogun following the intervention of US President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK

Uefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision

European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sport

The Guardian - UK

Waking up to the good news of England’s win was strange and unfathomable. Let’s embrace it while we can

Years of unremitting disasters have convinced me not to go to sleep with hope in your heart. But that footballing victory took me back to more innocent times, writes Zoe Williams

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