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target=_blank>World Cup: ‘They have no reason to hate us’ — Argentina star hits back at critics
“They say we’re arrogant, but that says more about them than about us. We have always been very respectful towards every opponent we have faced.”
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target=_blank>Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate.
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target=_blank>Infantino slams World Cup critics for ‘spreading hate’
“Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” Infantino wrote in a post shared on his Instagram account and FIFA’s official channels.
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target=_blank>Alonso says ‘great signing’ Rogers can rejuvenate Chelsea
“It’s a great signing. I think that in that position, we needed an important player, and I’m sure that there were not many more better options than Morgan,” the Spaniard told reporters.
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target=_blank>Female referee suffers concussion after trying to stop player brawl
A female assistant referee suffered a concussion after she was knocked to the ground while attempting to separate players during a pre-season friendly between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard.
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target=_blank>Hearn says Fury-Joshua must take place in UK under current deal
Eddie Hearn says the long-awaited showdown between British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must take place in the UK under the terms of the fight deal signed three months ago.
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target=_blank>Vinicius Jr reaches transfer decision amid move to Arsenal
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is reportedly ready to turn down interest from Arsenal as he looks to extend his stay at the Spanish giants despite uncertainty over his contract.
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target=_blank>FIFA names three tournaments to decide regions’s 2030 World Cup qualifiers
FIFA has identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals.
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target=_blank>Neymar scores twice, mocks critics on Santos return
Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
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target=_blank>‘It was for Latz, Sina’ – Joshua dedicates comeback victory to late friends
“It was more than punch power. That was Spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina and their families. It still hurts to talk about it. It’s been tough.”
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target=_blank>EPL: Xabi Alonso reveals plan for Rogers, Cole Palmer in Chelsea team
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has revealed he is planning to play new signing Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer together in his starting line-up Rogers joined childhood friend Palmer at Stamford Bridge in a £117 million move from Aston Villa last week. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Sydney Super Cup pre-season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers, Alonso
EPL: Xabi Alonso reveals plan for Rogers, Cole Palmer in Chelsea team
target=_blank>Glasgow 2026: Umoafia smashes Games record to win weightlifting gold
Team Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia has won a gold medal in the men’s 71kg weightlifting event at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games, DAILY POST reports. It was Team Nigeria’s fourth gold and second medal in the weightlifting event. DAILY POST recalls Ruth Asuquo Nyong claimed silver medal in the women’s 48kg on Sunday. Umoafia produced a
Glasgow 2026: Umoafia smashes Games record to win weightlifting gold
target=_blank>World Cup: FIFA president Infantino reacts to criticisms, controversies from tournament
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has addressed critics regarding conspiracy theories during the just concluded 2026 World Cup held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The quadrennial tournament ended last week with Spain defeating 10-man defending champions, Argentina, 1-0 in extra time during the final in New Jersey. This 23rd edition of the competition featured 48
World Cup: FIFA president Infantino reacts to criticisms, controversies from tournament
target=_blank>Transfer: Mourinho takes decision on Vinicius’ future as Real Madrid sign Diomande
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to keep Vinicius Junior despite the LaLiga club reaching an agreement to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. Los Blancos are set to complete a deal for Diomande, who can play from the right or left of attack this week. This has led to fresh doubts over Vinicius’
Transfer: Mourinho takes decision on Vinicius’ future as Real Madrid sign Diomande
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Morocco coach, Vilda talks up ‘big win’ over Kenya
Morocco head coach, Jorge Vilda can’t hide his excitement after his team make a winning start at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The hosts thrashed Kenya’s Harambee Starlets 4-0 in the opening fixture of the tournament at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat on Sunday night. Ibtissam Jraidi scored twice,
WAFCON 2026: Morocco coach, Vilda talks up ‘big win’ over Kenya
target=_blank>World Cup final referee, Vincic ends career after controversial Spain vs Argentina clash
The referee who took charge of the 2026 World Cup final, Slavko Vincic, has announced his retirement. This comes only a week after the tournament ended in North America. The Slovenian official has been widely criticized for his handling of Argentina’s physical approach as they lost 1-0 to Spain. Vincic sent off Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez
World Cup final referee, Vincic ends career after controversial Spain vs Argentina clash
target=_blank>South Africa: Nwabali wins pre-season tournament with Chippa United
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali makes a perfect return to Chippa United, helping the club win the Eastern Cape pre-season tournament. Chippa United recorded a 1-0 victory over Ravens FC in the semi-final. The Chilli Boys then defeated Highbury FC 4-2 on penalities in the final after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time. Nwabali
South Africa: Nwabali wins pre-season tournament with Chippa United
target=_blank>Transfer: Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha almost triples his salary at new club
Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha, will almost triple his salary after joining Chilean club, Colo Colo after the 2026 World Cup was concluded earlier this month. According to Polymarket Sports,Vozinha was earning $9,000 per month at Chaves, but Colo Colo will now pay him $25, 000 per month. The 40-year-old signed a contract with Colo Colo
Transfer: Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha almost triples his salary at new club
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea told to let Enzo Fernandez go
Former Chelsea star, Jody Morris, has urged the Blues to let Enzo Fernandez go if the midfielder continues to seek a move this summer transfer window. Morris wants the Premier League west London club to cash in on the Argentina international sooner rather than later. Fernandez has repeatedly expressed doubts about his future at Stamford
Transfer: Chelsea told to let Enzo Fernandez go
target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Players to finish in Top 3 during award
The organizers of the Ballon d’Or awards, France Football, will officially release the 30-player nominee list and voting deadline to its global panel of journalists in August 2026. However, fans and pundits already know some of the prominent names that will make the cut. The evaluation period for the 2026 award is from August 1,
2026 Ballon d’Or: Players to finish in Top 3 during award
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