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[ad_1] France have had their appeal over the result of their World Cup game against Tunisia rejected by FIFA. The appeal was made after their final group game against Tunisia, which the North African side won 1-0 thanks to a Wahbi Khazri goal. It was a game that ended in controversy, though, with substitute Antoine Griezmann believing he had scored an equaliser in the 99th minute. A long delay followed, and the referee allowed Tunisia to kick off again, only for VAR to intervene and disallow the goal for offside. That incensed the French and they lodged an appeal, claiming a breach in VAR protocolRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil boss Tite has thrown Neymar straight back into the starting lineup for their World Cup last 16 tie with South Korea. The PSG star has missed the Selecao’s last two games after picking up an ankle injury in their 2-0 win against Serbia in the opening round of group stage matches. There had been reports that Neymar could be ruled out until the latter stages of the tournament and may not even be able to make a return at all, but he will start against South Korea on Monday evening. There is also a return for Danilo, who comes in at left-back followingRead More →

[ad_1] England midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that ‘faultless’ performances in the World Cup so far have helped silence their critics, but that they still deserve more credit. Gareth Southgate’s side were comfortable 3-0 winners against Senegal on Sunday, setting up a mouth-watering quarter-final against reigning champions France. England also had the best record during the group stage as they were one of only three teams to earn seven points along with the Netherlands and Morocco but did so with a superior goal difference, scoring nine and conceding just two goals. But Rice thinks that the Three Lions’ improvements and formidable displays aren’t being praisedRead More →

[ad_1] Former United States Men’s National Team head coach Bruce Arena believes the US must find a way to play matches against ‘better teams’ if they’re to improve during the 2026 World Cup cycle. The USMNT crashed out of the 2022 World Cup with a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands on Saturday in their first knockout match at the tournament since 2014. The loss comes after a Group B campaign that saw them take five points and go unbeaten against Wales, England, and Iran, although they only scored two goals during those three matches. Already, attention is turning to the next World Cup, which theRead More →

[ad_1] West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Sao Paulo’s highly-rated centre-back Luizao, 90min understands. The 20-year-old has been monitored by a number of European clubs after breaking into Sao Paulo’s side and is out of contract at the Brazilian giants at the end of January. Sao Paulo boss Rogerio Ceni recently admitted Luizao was “very likely to leave” and that his imminent departure would be a “painful process” for the club, and sources have confirmed to 90min that he has turned down two new contract offers. Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Fulham, Wolves, Juventus and the Red Bull group all put offers forward toRead More →

[ad_1] Round of 16 victories at the 2022 World Cup for holders France and England over Poland and Senegal respectively has set up a tantalising quarter-final matchup between the two major European nations. It was the fixture English supporters had their eyes on in the build-up to the tournament as they were mapping out the Three Lions’ path to World Cup glory. While Les Bleus certainly aren’t as imperious as they were four years ago, they’ve dazzled in Qatar at times thanks to the magic of Kylian Mbappe. The Parisian superstar is leading the Golden Boot race with five goals in four games and headsRead More →

[ad_1] Surrey Police have released a statement regarding the armed burglary at Raheem Sterling’s house over the weekend. Sterling was forced to fly home from the World Cup in Qatar after his home in Oxshot, Leatherhead, was broken into by armed intruders, missing Sunday’s last-16 victory over Senegal as a result. Following the news, Surrey Police have confirmed they are currently investigating the report in a statement. “We are currently investigating a report of a burglary at an address in Oxshot, Leatherhead. Police were contacted just before 9pm on Saturday 3rd December after the occupants of the property came home and discovered a number ofRead More →

[ad_1] Jordan Henderson has hailed Jude Bellingham as a ‘one-off’ following his brilliant performance in England’s 3-0 win over Senegal. The 19-year-old put in a stunning showing for the Three Lions in the round of 16 game, bagging an assist for Henderson’s opener. Speaking after the game to BBC, Henderson was full of praise of the young England star. “[He’s] incredible,” Henderson said. “I can’t keep saying nice things about him because we’re talking about, for me, one=–offs. But he’s only young, he’s only 19 and we need him to just play football but incredible, incredible.” When asked about what he sees from the currentRead More →

[ad_1] France starlet Kylian Mbappe has revealed he was willing to pay a fine given to the French Football Federation that would’ve come as a result of him refusing to do media duties at the World Cup. Mbappe set the world alight once again as France beat Poland 3-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-final with a scintillating brace that saw him draw level with Lionel Messi for goals scored at the tournament (9). The 23-year-old continues to break new ground and is inspiring Les Bleus as they charge through the World Cup in hope of becoming the first nation ever to retain the trophy,Read More →

[ad_1] Raheem Sterling is to fly home from the World Cup in Qatar after burglars broke into his family home on Saturday night. The 27-year-old missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16, which booked a quarter-final date with France on Saturday. Sterling had been expected to return to England’s starting lineup after dropping to the bench against Wales – manager Gareth Southgate had always picked him from the start in knockout stage games – but it emerged ahead of kick-off that he had been left out of the squad to immediately attend to a ‘personal matter’. It’s now been confirmed byRead More →