Paraguay govt rebukes lawmaker for racially abusing Mbappe
Paraguay's government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend.
Belgium’s Doku welcomes baby boy after World Cup controversy
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player’s plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy.
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Lionel Messi set the outright all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in the tournament as holders Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to reach the last 32 on Monday.
Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England ‘easiest’ World Cup game
The 73-year-old Portuguese is at his fifth World Cup — and his first with Ghana — having taken charge in April in what is his ninth role as a national team manager.
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Messi becomes leading scorer in World Cup history with 17th goal [Top 5]
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.
Man City close in on £17m deal for Maresca as Guardiola successor
The Italian coach is set to return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.
