Cape Verde's Captain Ryan Mendes Accused of Assaulting Team Interpreter in New Zealand

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Cape Verde's Captain Ryan Mendes Accused of Assaulting Team Interpreter in New Zealand

GE reported Mendes is under investigation in New Zealand after a Brazilian interpreter accused him of assault and rape during Cape Verde’s March FIFA Series trip. The complaint alleges he entered her hotel room after she left a team gathering, while police and medical records include bruising photos. She said federation officials offered no support.

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Giuliani said the U.S. could consider bidding for the 2038 World Cup as FIFA weighs expanding the tournament to 64 teams, possibly from 2030. "I think the United States can handle it," he said, while stressing officials want to "get through this World Cup" before making a formal pitch for 2038 or another future edition after hosting duties.

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Group L starts at 5 p.m. ET with Croatia vs Ghana and Panama vs England. Group K follows at 7:30 p.m. ET as Colombia meet Portugal and DR Congo face Uzbekistan. Group J closes at 10 p.m. ET with Algeria vs Austria and Jordan vs Argentina, giving England, Portugal and Argentina headline slots across six World Cup fixtures tonight.

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Manchester United Refuse to Give Up on Mateus Fernandes

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Manchester United Refuse to Give Up on Mateus Fernandes

"ManUtd are determined to sign Mateus Fernandes and are not giving up despite strong competition from Tottenham etc," Florian Plettenberg reported. United have made the 21-year-old a priority target after his three goals and four assists in 36 Premier League games last season at West Ham. Reportedly, personal terms are not an issue. Negotiations are ongoing.

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Mehdi Taremi Accuses FIFA After Iran’s World Cup Elimination

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Mehdi Taremi Accuses FIFA After Iran’s World Cup Elimination

Taremi unloaded after Iran’s match against Egypt, calling their World Cup “disastrous” and saying players could not compete under the current conditions. He said FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited their locker room after New Zealand and promised solutions, but “FIFA did nothing.” The captain claimed Iran had to fight “absolutely everything."

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Manchester United Await Manuel Ugarte Update After World Cup Injury

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Manchester United Await Manuel Ugarte Update After World Cup Injury

United are waiting on the extent of Ugarte's injury after he was stretchered off in Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain. The midfielder twisted awkwardly on a tackle and was distraught. Simon Stone reports the club will await an update from the Uruguay medical team. Ugarte made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season with no goals.

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