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‘You had one job’: Bizarre referee mistake leaves France vs Spain semi-final in awkward pause
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France featured an unexpected early refereeing moment when Iván Barton briefly stopped play after forgetting his vanishing spray. The bizarre incident went viral on social media, but it was later overshadowed by controversial decisions, including a penalty and an overturned free-kick. Barton’s officiating became a major talking point…
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England recall Brydon Carse for final two ODIs against India after defeat at Edgbaston
Brydon Carse has rejoined England’s ODI squad after recovering from his injuries. India ended England’s long winning streak at Edgbaston with a six-wicket victory. Joe Root scored seventy-six runs, and Liam Dawson added sixty-eight for England. Shubman Gill made eighty runs, retiring hurt, while Axar Patel took four wickets. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar secured…
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Messi’s ‘lucky referee’? FIFA appointment for England vs Argentina sparks fresh debate
Moroccan-American referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. Elfath has previously overseen several significant matches involving Lionel Messi. Online speculation has arisen due to these past coincidences and Messi’s success in those games. FIFA has defended its referees against claims of favoritism towards Argentina. Elfath’s disciplinary record suggests a…
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Shubman Gill’s 80, Axar-Washington stand give India 1-0 lead over England
Chasing 259, India lost Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (5) early, slipping to 48/2. Gill then rebuilt the innings with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, adding 101 runs for the third wicket.
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FIFA World Cup: Folarin Balogun breaks silence: ‘I knew the ban overturn would cause a lot of controversy’
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has admitted that Donald Trump’s intervention to overturn his World Cup red card suspension “caused a lot of controversy” and created visible nerves among his teammates. While insisting the original red card was wrong, Balogun acknowledged the outside noise was difficult to avoid. FIFA has still offered no explanation for suspending…
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‘World Cup’s most controversial VAR call’: Croatia says FIFA still won’t answer audio request
Croatia says FIFA has not responded to its formal request for the VAR audio behind Joško Gvardiol’s disallowed extra-time goal against Portugal at the 2026 World Cup. While FIFA defended the offside decision using Connected Ball Technology, Croatian officials argue greater transparency is needed. Technical director Stipe Pletikosa also criticised FIFA’s broader tournament management and…
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One win from football immortality: Spain match Europe’s ‘untouchable’ record after France triumph
Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France extended their unbeaten run to 37 matches, equalling Italy’s European record and surpassing Argentina’s modern streak. Luis de la Fuente’s side also became the first European nation to win eight consecutive knockout matches across the World Cup and Euros. Victory in the final would secure another World…
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Lamine Yamal scripts European football history after France win with record no one has ever matched
Lamine Yamal extended his perfect record at major international tournaments as Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France made it 12 wins from 12 starts across the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. No European player has ever maintained a flawless record over as many starts, highlighting the teenager’s remarkable impact as Spain…
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FIFA president Infantino faces IOC complaint over political neutrality breaches in Trump support
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Watch: Rohit’s ‘nataraja shot’ leaves DK in awe during 1st ODI vs England
In a thrilling start to the ODI series, India outperformed England to clinch a remarkable win. The visitors showcased their batting prowess by chasing down the target with plenty of balls to spare. Rohit Sharma’s stunning pull shot became a highlight of the match, drawing admiration and reminding fans of his signature play. This victory…
