FIFA destroying football industry – La Liga chief
The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, in an interview with an Italian sports daily published Tuesday.
Nigeria fails to emulate Italy, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, South Korea, Scotland, others
In other climes, the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation would have become history. They would have either resigned or kicked out through legally approved means. For failing to qualify his country for the ongoing World Cup, the head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina resigned. The Italy men’s team failed to qualify for a third World Cup consecutively.
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
“We knew it would be very hot. I think tomorrow it will be a little cooler than today, and I hope there are no storms this time,” Deschamps told reporters at Lincoln Financial Field, where Saturday’s game will take place.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following extra time on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16.
Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday.
