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.

By Adit Pujari

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Wayne Rooney Praises Thomas Tuchel’s Bold England Substitutions

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Wayne Rooney Praises Thomas Tuchel’s Bold England Substitutions

Rooney praised Tuchel’s second-half changes after England beat Croatia, saying, “The best managers are gamblers.” He said seeing Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Morgan Rogers come on showed Tuchel was “being positive,” adding Djed Spence’s later introduction made it “brilliant” because all four substitutes helped create England’s fourth goal in a 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia.

By Nischay Rathore

England Fans Forced to Remove Flags During Croatia Match

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England Fans Forced to Remove Flags During Croatia Match

England supporters were told St George’s flags could only hang behind goals during Croatia match in Dallas, with displays elsewhere banned if they blocked LED hoardings. FIFA and stadium officials cited “safety and security,” saying screens show evacuation instructions. Fans were furious, with Paul Gregory, a 63-year-old fan, calling the rule “a major kick in the teeth” to England’s tradition.

By Nischay Rathore

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Thierry Henry Slams Cristiano Ronaldo for Blocking Bruno Fernandes Chance

Henry criticized Ronaldo’s movement after a Portugal attack ended with him entering Fernandes’ lane and missing the target. “The team needs to score, not you need to score,” Henry said, arguing Ronaldo should have dragged the defender into the six-yard box. That run, he explained, would have left Fernandes with a tap-in instead of a blocked passing lane.

By Nischay Rathore

Australian Fans Nearly Drink Vancouver Bar Dry

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Australian Fans Nearly Drink Vancouver Bar Dry

Australian fans swarmed Vancouver’s Dublin Calling around their World Cup match against Turkey, forcing a DJ to collect 20 emergency kegs. Manager Tyler Broers said, “That was the first time I’ve ever felt like I was actually going to run out of booze.” Granville Street bars saw business jump 20-40%, with Canada-Qatar expected to bring another surge.

By Nischay Rathore

Boston Worker Praises Scotland Fans After World Cup Party Cleanup

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Boston Worker Praises Scotland Fans After World Cup Party Cleanup

After Scotland fans packed Boston for their World Cup trip, a city worker praised the crowd’s cleanup despite hard partying. “They deep man,” he said, joking, “They could drink too.” Cleaning afterward, he added, “it ain’t that bad.” He said supporters carried themselves with “class” and “dignity,” and he was happy they came because “they like our city.”

By Nischay Rathore

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