Edouard Mendy Returns to Senegal Squad After Flying to Jeddah for Knee Assessment

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Edouard Mendy Returns to Senegal Squad After Flying to Jeddah for Knee Assessment

Mendy landed awkwardly in the 63rd minute against Norway, sustaining acute joint trauma to his left knee. He flew to Jeddah on a 30-hour round trip for Al-Ahli to assess the injury, per Ben Jacobs. The 34-year-old returns tomorrow ahead of Senegal's Round of 32 tie against Belgium, with the federation set to assess his fitness upon his return.

By Adit Pujari

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World Cup Round of 32 Kicks Off Today With Brazil vs Japan

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World Cup Round of 32 Kicks Off Today With Brazil vs Japan

Monday's World Cup slate kicks off the Round of 32 with three matches: Brazil face Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, Germany take on Paraguay at Gillette Stadium in Boston at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, and Netherlands face Morocco at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.

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2030 World Cup, NFL Media Rights Could Spark Major Bidding War

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2030 World Cup, NFL Media Rights Could Spark Major Bidding War

The next U.S. broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup could hit the market around the same time as the NFL's next media rights negotiations, creating fierce competition among broadcasters and streaming platforms. With the 2026 World Cup expected to deliver massive ratings, industry observers believe FIFA could command more than $1 billion for its next U.S. television deal.

By Sauvik Banerjee

Ronaldo Calls Kylian Mbappe “One of the Greatest Players” of the Modern Era

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Ronaldo Calls Kylian Mbappe “One of the Greatest Players” of the Modern Era

Mbappe scored two goals in the opener against Senegal and added two more against Iraq. Ronaldo, Brazil's all-time leading scorer in World Cups, said the Frenchman "reminds me of myself at my peak". "He is a natural heir to the legends of the game." France faces Sweden in the Round of 32 on June 30.

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Moisés Caicedo to Captain Ecuador for Remaining World Cup Games

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Moisés Caicedo to Captain Ecuador for Remaining World Cup Games

Caicedo will captain his side against Mexico in the Round of 32 clash on June 30, taking over from Enner Valencia. Ecuador began the tournament terribly, losing the first game to the Ivory Coast and drawing the second against Curaçao. They shocked Germany 2-1 in their final group game to finish third on four points and qualify for the knockouts.

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Thomas Tuchel Wants England’s Wide Players to Step Up Going Forward

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Thomas Tuchel Wants England’s Wide Players to Step Up Going Forward

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been the standouts for England, with both scoring in the two wins in the group stage. Tuchel, though, wants the others to step up. “We want these guys in a key moment to show up. I am sure Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, Noni, and Bukayo will do it when the time is there.”


By Ankit Sharma

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