Ivory Coast Star Arrested Days Before World Cup Amid Match-Fixing Investigation

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Ivory Coast Star Arrested Days Before World Cup Amid Match-Fixing Investigation

Elye Wahi was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into alleged sports corruption and match-fixing offences, according to The Athletic. Authorities are examining whether Wahi deliberately received a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz on May 17. The 23-year-old was later released, but the investigation remains ongoing.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Captains Portugal XI Against DR Congo

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Cristiano Ronaldo Captains Portugal XI Against DR Congo

Costa starts in goal, with Cancelo, Araujo, Veiga and Mendes across the back line. Neves sits deepest, joined by Silva, Fernandes, Vitinha and Neto in midfield, while Ronaldo leads the attack as captain. Portugal’s full XI: Costa; Cancelo, Araújo, Veiga, Mendes; Neves, Silva, Fernandes, Vitinha, Neto; Ronaldo for their Group K opener.

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Victor Mesa Jr. Shares ‘Incredible’ Lionel Messi Jersey Story

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Victor Mesa Jr. Shares ‘Incredible’ Lionel Messi Jersey Story

“That was an incredible story,” Mesa said after gifting his Marlins jersey to Messi in 2021. A crowd blocked their meeting in South Florida, so the minor leaguer handed it to Messi’s nephew. Days later, he got a photo of Messi holding the No. 10 jersey. Mesa, now a Ray, has a Messi tattoo and calls him his idol.

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Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

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Marcelo Criticizes Lionel Messi's Unpunished Red Card-Worthy Tackle Against Algeria

Former Brazilian defender Marcelo criticized Messi's unpunished tackle on Aissa Mandi during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on Monday. Marcelo told SporTV: "This is a red card, but because it's Messi, there's nothing." Nedum Onuoha agreed, calling it a red card and criticizing VAR for not intervening. Messi scored a hat-trick after escaping punishment.

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Portugal and England Take Spotlight in Tonight’s World Cup Action

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Portugal and England Take Spotlight in Tonight’s World Cup Action

Portugal open Group K against DR Congo at 1:00 PM ET before England face Croatia in Group L at 4:00 PM. Ghana meet Panama at 7:00 PM, followed by Uzbekistan vs Colombia at 10:00 PM in Group K. The slate features two Group K fixtures and two Group L games stretching through a loaded World Cup night for fans.

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Ronaldo Nazario Says World Must Accept Lionel Messi as Best Ever

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Ronaldo Nazario Says World Must Accept Lionel Messi as Best Ever

Ronaldo praised Messi after his World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday made him the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. “Records are made to be broken,” he said, adding, “everything else becomes historic and elegant” when Messi plays. Ronaldo urged the world to accept him as “the best player of all time,” despite lingering doubts around him.

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