Abigail Velez Apologizes After Video of Her Mocking Bosnia Goes Viral

about 2 months ago

Abigail Velez Apologizes After Video of Her Mocking Bosnia Goes Viral

Velez apologized to Bosnia and Herzegovina after her ABC7 segment mocking the USMNT’s Round of 32 opponent went viral. She had said she could not find Bosnia on a map and “didn’t wanna know.” Calling it “insensitive and inappropriate,” Velez said the World Cup should unite communities. USA face Bosnia on Wednesday after Bosnia’s historic knockout qualification.

By Nischay Rathore

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Messi Restores 2-Goal Lead Against Jordan With Record Seventh Straight World Cup Goal

Messi restored Argentina’s two-goal lead over Jordan in the 80th minute with a low free-kick around the outside of a two-layered wall after Jamous fouled him 25 yards out. The strike made it 3-1, his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, and made him the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.

By Nischay Rathore

Iran Knocked Out After Algeria-Austria Draw Kills Lifeline

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Iran Knocked Out After Algeria-Austria Draw Kills Lifeline

Iran’s World Cup hopes ended after Algeria and Austria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Group J. Team Melli had finished Group G third with three points from three draws and needed the Algeria-Austria match to produce any winner to stay alive. Riyad Mahrez scored in stoppage time, but Sasa Kalajdzic replied moments later, sending Iran out of the tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

Argentina Top Group J, Set Cabo Verde Clash After 3-1 Win Against Jordan

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Argentina Top Group J, Set Cabo Verde Clash After 3-1 Win Against Jordan

Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to finish Group J on top, setting up a Round of 32 tie with Cabo Verde. Giovani Lo Celso curled in a 19th-minute free-kick before Lautaro Martinez converted a 31st-minute penalty. Mousa Al-Tamari pulled Jordan within one, but Messi restored control with an 80th-minute free-kick, his sixth goal and seventh straight scoring World Cup game.

By Nischay Rathore

Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

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Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

The World Cup Round of 32 bracket is finalized, giving several heavyweights clear knockout paths. Germany face Paraguay, France meet Sweden, Portugal play Croatia and Spain take on Austria. USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil meet Japan, England play DR Congo and Argentina draw Cape Verde, with all eight ties now locked after the group stage.

By Nischay Rathore

Marc Cucurella’s Family Refuse To Drop Barcelona For Real Madrid

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Marc Cucurella’s Family Refuse To Drop Barcelona For Real Madrid

Cucurella’s Real Madrid move has not fully converted his Barcelona-supporting family. Asked if they had switched allegiance, his uncle replied, “I’m a massive Culé,” before joking that he'd wish Madrid would lose despite backing Marc with Spain. His cousin admitted their hearts are “a little more divided,” but insisted, “Barça is Barça, and I wouldn’t change it,” after the transfer.

By Nischay Rathore

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