Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe and warned she could pursue legal action after the footballer called her “a despicable woman” in response to racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s FIFA World Cup exit. In a lengthy statement, Amarilla said she had deleted her offensive post after […]
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame the controversy over Folarin Balogun’s availability for his side’s 4-1 World Cup defeat to Belgium on Monday, despite admitting he was “disappointed” and “frustrated” by the backlash. The build-up to the match in Seattle was overshadowed by FIFA’s decision to clear Balogun to play despite the striker […]
Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals […]
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a scathing attack on FIFA after the sport’s global governing body decided to suspend the automatic one-match ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun had received a straight red card during the USA‘s round of 32 clash against Bosnia […]
Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the play, US President Donald Trump. (AP) European football’s governing body UEFA on Monday criticised FIFA for allowing United States forward Folarin Balogun to play in Tuesday’s (IST) FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in […]
Brazil midfielder Casemiro struggled to contain his emotions after Selecao’s FIFA World Cup campaign came to a painful end on Sunday, breaking down during a post-match interview following the team’s 2-1 defeat to Norway national football team in the Round of 16. The veteran midfielder was visibly emotional while speaking to CazeTV after the final […]
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (R). (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of its Round […]
Jude Bellingham once again proved why he one of the most sought-after footballers in the world currently after the England international scored twice within a span of 99 seconds to send the Three Lions through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Mexico on Monday. Playing at an altitude of […]
Brazil vs Norway, FIFA WC 2026 Live Updates: Brazil and Norway meet in a high-stakes Round of 16 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil have shown attacking intent and resilience, topping their group and advancing past Japan 2-1 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s late winner. […]
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah has made it clear which football icon he would choose to share a final World Cup “last dance” with, naming Lionel Messi ahead of […]
