Carlo Ancelotti Defends Vinicius Jr. After Brazil Penalty Backlash

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Carlo Ancelotti Defends Vinicius Jr. After Brazil Penalty Backlash

Ancelotti defended Vini after Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup loss to Norway, saying team data had Bruno Guimaraes as the best available penalty taker on the pitch. Guimaraes’ 11th-minute spot kick was saved, fueling criticism of Vini for not stepping up. “The best was Raphinha,” Ancelotti said, listing Neymar, Igor Thiago, Bruno and Martinelli ahead of Vini on data.

By Nischay Rathore

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Donald Trump Role Emerges in Folarin Balogun Ban Reversal

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A US official said Trump and Gianni Infantino spoke after Balogun’s red card, with the president seeking an explanation for why the dismissal brought a suspension. The appeal was handled by an independent board, but the official said the US government provided additional evidence used in the process. Balogun’s availability now becomes a major subplot before Monday’s USA-Belgium knockout match.

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Mexico vs England Kickoff Officially Delayed Due to Lightning Scare

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Mexico vs England Kickoff Officially Delayed Due to Lightning Scare

Mexico vs England’s Round of 16 kickoff at Estadio Azteca has been delayed because of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with lightning reported over the stadium. Officials issued a shelter-in-place order before the last-16 tie. The match is now expected to start at 7 p.m. Mexico City time (9 p.m. ET), adding more weather drama to the knockout clash.

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Mexico Trust In-Form Trio as England Load Attack for Round of 16

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Mexico Trust In-Form Trio as England Load Attack for Round of 16

Mexico name a 4-3-3 with Julian Quiñones and Raul Jimenez leading the form line, while 17-year-old Gilberto Mora keeps his place after a standout tournament. England counter in a 4-2-3-1: Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson sit behind Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and captain Harry Kane, giving Thomas Tuchel a bold knockout front six.

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"My Life Is to Score": Erling Haaland Drops Cold Response After Knocking Out Brazil

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"My Life Is to Score": Erling Haaland Drops Cold Response After Knocking Out Brazil

Haaland said “My life is to score” after his brace drove Norway past Brazil 2-1, knocking the Seleção out of the World Cup. He added, “When the chance comes, I know exactly what to do.” Haaland had four shots, three on target, won 4-of-4 aerial duels and now has 27 goals in his last 14 competitive Norway games.

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Robert Griffin III Hypes Erling Haaland, Hints at Neymar's World Cup Retirement

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Robert Griffin III Hypes Erling Haaland, Hints at Neymar's World Cup Retirement


“Brazil has made the last 8 World Cup Quarterfinals until they ran into The Viking King Erling Haaland and Norway,” RGIII tweeted. In a separate tweet, he added, “Neymar crying after Brazil was knocked out of the World Cup in what is likely his last World Cup match is HEARTBREAKING.” Brazil got knocked out from the World Cup after Haaland’s brace helped Norway register a 2-1 win.


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