Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele Match Ronaldo and Rivaldo's 2002 World Cup Feat

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Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele Match Ronaldo and Rivaldo's 2002 World Cup Feat

Mbappe and Dembele both scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals, extending a rare attacking milestone. France became the first team since Brazil in 2002 to have two players score at least five goals in one tournament. Mbappe has eight, matching Ronaldo’s 2002 mark, while Dembele has five, like Rivaldo.

By Nischay Rathore

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Pierluigi Collina Rejects Claims of Messi-Bias Against FIFA Referees

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Pierluigi Collina Rejects Claims of Messi-Bias Against FIFA Referees

Chief Refereeing Officer Collina has pushed back against claims that FIFA referees are biased toward Lionel Messi’s Argentina, insisting officials are not influenced by outside narratives. The response came after Egypt coach Hossam Hassan criticized Francois Letexier following Argentina’s round-of-16 win, saying his team was “treated unfairly” and “suffered injustice.” Collina strongly rejected any favoritism toward Argentina or any side.

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How the World Cup Fuels FIFA’s $13B Money Machine

FIFA usually loses money in three years of a four-year cycle, then earns it back during a men’s World Cup year. For 2023-26, revenue is budgeted at $13 billion, with $9 billion expected in 2026 alone. FIFA plans to spend almost all of it, but past cycles still left huge surpluses and growing reserves.

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U.S. World Cup Viewership Hits Historic Highs

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U.S. World Cup Viewership Hits Historic Highs

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