Celeste Amarilla Faces Paraguay Rebuke After Kylian Mbappe Racism Row

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Celeste Amarilla Faces Paraguay Rebuke After Kylian Mbappe Racism Row

Paraguay’s government said Amarilla’s comments did not represent the country after she called Mbappe a “colonised Cameroonian” following France’s 1-0 Round of 16 win. Mbappe called the remarks “despicable” and “racist,” while the FFF reported them for possible legal action. Amarilla doubled down on Monday, demanded an apology and threatened proceedings if he didn't retract.

By Tanish Chachra

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Argentina vs Egypt Headlines World Cup Round of 16 Doubleheader

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Argentina vs Egypt Headlines World Cup Round of 16 Doubleheader

Argentina face Egypt at 12 p.m. ET in the World Cup Round of 16, opening a two-game knockout slate with a quarter-final place at stake. Switzerland will then meet Colombia at 4 p.m. ET, with both winners moving into the same side of the bracket as the last-16 schedule continues through another decisive knockout window tonight.

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Wayne Rooney Criticizes Bruno Fernandes for Underserving Cristiano Ronaldo Against Spain

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Wayne Rooney Criticizes Bruno Fernandes for Underserving Cristiano Ronaldo Against Spain

Rooney called Fernandes out for a lack of service to Ronaldo in the final third against Spain. "The ball could have been put in the box from Bruno, but they refuse to do it." Rooney said that the Portugal midfield should have used Ronaldo's prowess in the box. "Get to him into the penalty area where he is still effective."

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ex-Teammate Tears Into Roberto Martinez After World Cup Exit

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ex-Teammate Tears Into Roberto Martinez After World Cup Exit

Portugal's unimpressive World Cup campaign came to an end after the Round of 16 defeat to Spain. "Since Martínez arrived, I haven't seen the national team play a great game. He tried 50 tactics, none of them worked," said Quaresma, who has 80 caps for Portugal from 2003 to 2018. Quaresma criticized the lack of attacking intent throughout the tournament.



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Mauricio Pochettino Undecided on Continuing As USMNT Head Coach After World Cup Exit

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Mauricio Pochettino Undecided on Continuing As USMNT Head Coach After World Cup Exit

"We have a good relationship, but now is not the time to talk about that," Pochettino said after the USA got outplayed in the 4-1 defeat to Belgium. The Argentine took charge of the USMNT in September 2024. "It's now about resting a little, thinking, then having some conversations, and then we'll see what the decision is from the Federation."

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Belgian Football Association Trolls Team USA and FIFA After Round of 16 Thrashing

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Belgian Football Association Trolls Team USA and FIFA After Round of 16 Thrashing

Belgium outplayed the USA, thrashing them 4-1 in the Round of 16 match in Seattle. "It”s called s̶o̶c̶c̶e̶r̶ FOOTBALL. 😎," the Royal Belgian FA posted on X. The official account also took a dig at FIFA for overturning Folarin Balogun's ban after his red card in the previous round, with a post saying, "Overturn this". Belgium plays Spain next.

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