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target=_blank>‘Everyone’ expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach
Coach Rudi Garcia said “everyone” expects his Belgium team to be eliminated by Spain in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final, but backed his side to pull off a famous victory.
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target=_blank>Morocco coach Ouahbi vows team will come back stronger after World Cup exit
“We know we can compete, and what we want to do is work even harder to try to do even better next time.”
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target=_blank>Mbappe on target as France beat Morocco, head to World Cup semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring on the hour mark before Ousmane Dembele notched the second six minutes later to send the French into a semi-final against either Spain or Belgium.
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target=_blank>Portuguese referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Switzerland clash
FIFA has confirmed the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.
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target=_blank>FIFA hands England’s Quansah two-game ban after red card
Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico in the last 16, but only after a VAR review.
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target=_blank>Why Erling Haaland is asking everyone to google his name
Anyone searching for Erling Haaland on Google is now greeted with a special surprise as the search engine celebrates the Norway striker’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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target=_blank>Eriksen not considering retirement despite second collapse
Wolfsburg have confirmed that Christian Eriksen will continue his rehabilitation in Denmark following his collapse during an international friendly last month.
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target=_blank>‘Foul is foul’: FIFA reacts to allegations after Argentina-Egypt clash
“If a foul is identified in the build-up and is deemed to have had an impact on the goal, the VAR will recommend an on-field review”
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target=_blank>Arsenal sign former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer
Premier League champions Arsenal have signed former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, the club confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.
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target=_blank>Manchester United confirm location of new 100,000-seater stadium near Old Trafford
Manchester United said the proposed location would allow the club to preserve the traditions and matchday atmosphere associated with Old Trafford while providing the space and infrastructure needed for a world-class stadium.
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target=_blank>Transfer: KRC Genk hand Akpan new four-year contract
Nigerian defender Christian Akpan has signed a new four-year contract with Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk, DAILY POST reports. The versatile defender will now remain at the Cegeka Arena until 2030. The 21-year-old linked up with Genk in 2023, and progressed through the club’s youth system before graduating to the main team. Akpan made
Transfer: KRC Genk hand Akpan new four-year contract
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Thierry Henry predicts France’s semi-final game
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has predicted that France’s semi-final game will be difficult. Henry spoke on Fox Sports on Thursday after France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-final to qualify for the last-4. France will face the winner between Belgium and Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium. Belgium will clash with Spain in the
World Cup 2026: Thierry Henry predicts France’s semi-final game
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘Tom Brady of France’ – Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Olise
Fox Sports pundits Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have hailed France winger as the ‘Tom Brady of France’. DAILY POST reports that Brady is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League, NFL, for 23 seasons. Henry and Ibrahimovic were speaking after France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup
World Cup 2026: ‘Tom Brady of France’ – Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Olise
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Troost-Ekong predicts England vs Norway quarter-final clash
Former captain of the Super Eagles, William Troos-Ekong, has tipped England to see off Norway in their quarter-final clash at the 2026 World Cup. The two European teams play each other at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday evening in Miami. England secured their place with a narrow 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in the
2026 World Cup: Troost-Ekong predicts England vs Norway quarter-final clash
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: England suffer big injury blow ahead of Norway quarter-final
England are likely to be without Marc Guehi when they play Norway in the quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday. Guehi has emerged a serious doubt for the game having picked up a hamstring strain in the win over Mexico. The Manchester City defender didn’t take part in the Three Lions’ final training session
2026 World Cup: England suffer big injury blow ahead of Norway quarter-final
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Klopp reveals how Mbappe snubbed Liverpool move
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has recounted how he failed to sign Kylian Mbappe while he was still at the Premier League. Mbappe, who was the brightest young footballer in the summer of 2017, was chased by many top European clubs. But the Frenchman eventually opted to leave Monaco for Paris Saint-Germain at the time.
2026 World Cup: Klopp reveals how Mbappe snubbed Liverpool move
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ: CAF appoints Ugandan referee for Benin vs Flamingos
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Ugandan official, Shamirah Nabadda as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture between Benin Republic and Nigeria. Malian Fanta Idrissa Kone will be the assistant referee one , while Fides Bangurambona from Burundi will serve as assistant referee two. Nabadda’s compatriot, Josephine
U-17 WWCQ: CAF appoints Ugandan referee for Benin vs Flamingos
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Top four contenders listed after France beat Morocco 2-0
France international, Kylian Mbappe is now leading the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. According to Polymarket as shared by football transfer expert, Fabricio Romano, the Frenchman is now leading England international, Harry Kane by 3%. This is following the Real Madrid attacker’s contribution to France victory over Morocco in the quarter final of
Ballon d’Or 2026: Top four contenders listed after France beat Morocco 2-0
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: IShowSpeed names two countries to play final
American YouTuber and global livestream sensation, Darren Jason Watkins, popularly known as IShowSpeed, has named two countries to play in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. IShowSpeed spoke on his stream during France’s quarter-final encounter with Morocco on Thursday night. He named France and England to play the World Cup final, snubbing the likes of
World Cup 2026: IShowSpeed names two countries to play final
target=_blank>Transfer: Super Eagles winger signs new contract with Bulgarian club, Botev Plodiv
Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has signed a new contract with Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv until 2029. Kalu was previously linked with a move away from the Yellow and Blacks, with another Bulgarian side, Levski Sofia, and a host of Swiss clubs said to be interested in his services. Botev Plovdiv have however moved to tie
Transfer: Super Eagles winger signs new contract with Bulgarian club, Botev Plodiv
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