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target=_blank>World Cup: Bellingham, Hakimi, Rice among 17 players at risk of suspension
Seventeen players will head into this week’s World Cup quarter-finals knowing that another yellow card will rule them out of a potential semi-final. Players who receive a second booking of the tournament during the last-eight fixtures will serve a one-match suspension, putting their participation in the semi-finals at risk if their teams advance. Among those
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target=_blank>10 players who could decide the World Cup quarter-finals
With just eight teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quarter-finals are expected to be decided by moments of individual brilliance.
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target=_blank>Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup,” said a statement from the federation.
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target=_blank>France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way
France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off.
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target=_blank>Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager
“The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new Head Coach of Fulham,” Fulham said in a statement.
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target=_blank>World Cup: 2 countries make quarter final first time in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced another historic milestone, with Norway and Morocco reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt – Messi
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance
It is Donald Trump’s signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his “Y.M.C.A.” moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Full list of top scorers after round of 16
The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken another twist after the completion of the Round of 16, with Lionel Messi moving back to the top of the scoring charts following Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Full list of quarter-final fixtures, date and time
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures are now complete after Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 fixture.
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target=_blank>NNL: Crown FC appoint Akande new technical adviser
Fatai Akande has been appointed the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC, DAILY POST reports. The Oyo State commissioner for sports, Wasilat Adegoke confirmed the new tactician’s appointment on Tuesday. Akande’s appointment is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the team’s structure and performance ahead of the 2026-27 season. He
NNL: Crown FC appoint Akande new technical adviser
target=_blank>Chelsea announces deal for Dante Waite
Chelsea have announced that Academy defender Dante Waite has signed his first professional contract with the club. Waite joined the Blues at the Under-8 level through the club’s development centre. He featured regularly for the Under-18s as a schoolboy during the 2024/25 season and was appointed captain of the Under-18s. Waite played a key role
Chelsea announces deal for Dante Waite
target=_blank>Transfer: Nigerian defender signs for Swiss club, FC Basel
Nigerian defender, Akpe Victory has sealed a move to Swiss club, FC Basel, DAILY POST reports. Victory, who joined FC Basel from Hungarian outfit, Zalaegerszeg, signed a four-year contract. The 19-year-old has been assigned jersey number 55 by his new club. FC Basel beat Rangers, Benfica, and Strasbourg to his signature. Victory only joined Zalaegerszeg
Transfer: Nigerian defender signs for Swiss club, FC Basel
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi needs help – Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends message to Argentina players
Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has told Argentina players that their captain, Lionel Messi, needs help on the pitch. Ibrahimovic was speaking on Fox Sports after Argentina’s 3-2 win against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico gave the North Africans the lead, before goals from Messi,
World Cup 2026: Messi needs help – Zlatan Ibrahimovic sends message to Argentina players
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Argentina players give coach Lionel Scaloni nickname
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that his players gave him the nickname called ‘cry baby’ because he is too emotional. Scaloni stated this to reporters after Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter played on Tuesday. “I always get emotional. Sometimes the tears come
World Cup 2026: Argentina players give coach Lionel Scaloni nickname
target=_blank>Transfer: Meslier becomes Arteta’s second signing of this summer
Arsenal have completed a deal to sign former Leeds goalkeeper, Illan Meslier, as a free agent. Meslier has now undergone his medicals and put pen to paper on a contract with the Premier League winners. The Frenchman will now provide competition for David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga in Mikel Arteta’s squad. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio
Transfer: Meslier becomes Arteta’s second signing of this summer
target=_blank>World Cup: Brazil legend, Rivaldo rates Messi, Argentina’s win over Egypt
Brazil legend, Rivaldo, has hailed Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates following their victory over Egypt in the Round of Sixteen of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He expressed admiration for the 39-year-old player, who both scored and provided an assist in a thrilling comeback, speaking highly of his performance. In a post on Instagram,
World Cup: Brazil legend, Rivaldo rates Messi, Argentina’s win over Egypt
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: What Romero’s goal against Egypt did to Argentina players – Messi
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has revealed that Cristian Romero’s goal against Egypt ignited hope in each of Argentina’s players during both sides’ World Cup Round of 16 clash on Tuesday. Argentina were trailing 2-0 against Egypt until Messi provided an assist, which Romero converted via a header in the 79th minute of the encounter. A few
World Cup 2026: What Romero’s goal against Egypt did to Argentina players – Messi
target=_blank>World Cup: ‘FIFA has rigged it for you’ – Egypt’s Ziko congratulates Argentina for winning trophy already
Egypt forward, Mostafa Ziko, has slammed the referee following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He further suggested that the competition has been rigged to favour La Albiceleste. Speaking to reporters after Argentina’s comeback from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2, Ziko asserted that the
World Cup: ‘FIFA has rigged it for you’ – Egypt’s Ziko congratulates Argentina for winning trophy already
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘I’m afraid of them’ – Ian Wright names country to win trophy
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has named Argentina as the country to win the World Cup this year. Wright spoke on ITV Sport after Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 16 encounter on Tuesday. When asked by Manchester United legend Gary Neville if he thinks Argentina can win the World Cup, Wright simply
World Cup 2026: ‘I’m afraid of them’ – Ian Wright names country to win trophy
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