Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt…
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium (left) and US President Donald Trump The United States’ FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday (local…
Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. (AP Photo) After days of intense debate, political intervention and unprecedented controversy over his red-card suspension being overturned, Folarin Balogun’s return to the United States lineup ended with little to show as Belgium stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory in…
United States’ Folarin Balogun warms up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium.(AP Photo) Star forward Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s high-voltage World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, taking the pitch just hours after FIFA rejected an…
France’s Kylian Mbappe watches Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill has explained the dramatic post-match incident involving Kylian Mbappe after France’s heated 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, admitting he “lost my temper” after the French captain ignored his attempt to shake hands.The tense…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France head coach Didier Deschamps has defended captain Kylian Mbappe following criticism of his leadership style, insisting the public perception of the star forward does not reflect who he really is within the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel (AP Photo) England manager Thomas Tuchel believes destiny could finally swing in his side’s favour when they return to the iconic Azteca Stadium, insisting “it’s karma” as the Three Lions prepare to face co-hosts Mexico in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.Forty years after Diego Maradona‘s infamous…