Spain’s Mikel Merino scores the opening goal as Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) tries to stop him during the World Cup round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain. (AP Photo) A moment of sheer tactical brillance in the dying moments of the match saw Spain break Portuguese hearts and book their place in the…
Belgium have threatened action after FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to face USA despite his red card suspension/ Image: X The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a formal challenge to FIFA’s controversial decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, arguing that the…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 victory for France against Paraguay, ensuring their spot in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city toasted the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervour, it was French talisman Kylian Mbappe who stole the limelight at the Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid superstar…