Didier Deschamps Questions FIFA's Referee Choice After France's Semifinal Exit

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Didier Deschamps Questions FIFA's Referee Choice After France's Semifinal Exit

Deschamps questioned FIFA’s choice of Ivan Barton after France’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, asking whether he was “good enough” for that stage. He admitted France were “a step below technically,” but cited unfavorable calls, including Spain’s penalty. Luis de la Fuente called it an “excuse,” while Rodri also wanted more protection for Lamine Yamal.

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Fabian Ruiz Extends Unbeaten Spain Record To 49 Games

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Fabian Ruiz Extends Unbeaten Spain Record To 49 Games

Ruiz started Spain’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal win over France before making way for Pedri in the 77th minute, extending his extraordinary unbeaten international run. Across 49 Spain appearances, the midfielder has never tasted defeat, with 34 wins and 15 draws. As La Roja march into the final, Ruiz’s record remains another remarkable good-luck marker for them.

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Robert Lewandowski Ready For Chicago Fire Debut

Lewandowski said he is ready for his Chicago Fire debut after being impressed by the club, city and its Polish community. The striker said Chicago’s Poland connection matters to him and his family, praising a “warm welcome” from people on the street. He called the MLS move “the next step” and “next experience” in his career.

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UK Seizes 58,000 Fake World Cup Shirts In Record Crackdown

A multi-agency crackdown has seized 58,000 counterfeit World Cup football shirts, weighing nine tonnes, after an intelligence-led raid in Edinburgh. Police, Trading Standards and the Intellectual Property Office recovered fake England, Scotland, Spain, Portugal and France kits, including Mbappe and Ronaldo shirts for children and adults. Officials described it as the largest seizure of its kind.

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Will Find A Way To Stop Messi

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Will Find A Way To Stop Messi

Tuchel said England will “find a way to stop [Lionel] Messi” in their World Cup semifinal, but admitted there is no “perfect solution.” He said Messi “finds spaces,” “takes his chances” and has a team that “embraces that idea.” England must be “brave,” “stop the support around him” and track his movements “when he has the ball.”

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Peru Names Hundreds Of Babies After Erling Haaland

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Peru Names Hundreds Of Babies After Erling Haaland

Haaland’s World Cup impact has reportedly reached Peru’s birth registry. More than 500 newborns have been named in honor of the Norway striker, according to AFP-cited figures: 468 received Haaland as a first name, while 91 were registered as Erling Haaland. Peru now leads the world in babies officially named after him after his World Cup heroics.

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