Roy Keane Slams VAR for “Unfair” Delay That Led to Kylian Mbappe’s Missed Penalty

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Roy Keane Slams VAR for “Unfair” Delay That Led to Kylian Mbappe’s Missed Penalty

Keane blasted the “unfair” delay before Mbappe’s penalty against Morocco, after VAR and spot checks forced a three-minute wait that ended with Yassine Bounou’s save. “Time is the enemy,” Keane said, arguing the pause handed the goalkeeper an edge. Mbappe responded with a stunning long-range opener, his 20th World Cup goal, and assisted Ousmane Dembele as France seized control.

By Nischay Rathore

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Reece James Returns to Training, Could be Available for Norway Quarterfinal

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Reece James Returns to Training, Could be Available for Norway Quarterfinal

James returned to England training on Thursday and could feature in Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway after missing three matches with a hamstring issue. The Chelsea right-back is likely to make the squad if he avoids any reaction in England’s final workout, giving coach Thomas Tuchel a much-needed cover with Jarell Quansah suspended and Tino Livramento unavailable.

By Nischay Rathore

Argentina vs. Switzerland Tickets at Arrowhead Cost Nearly $2,000 Less Than Super Bowl LX

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Argentina vs. Switzerland Tickets at Arrowhead Cost Nearly $2,000 Less Than Super Bowl LX

According to Viagogo, the cheapest tickets for two people to the Argentina vs. Switzerland FIFA World Cup match at Arrowhead Stadium on July 11 cost $1,356, while premium seats reach $8,426. Most tickets are priced between $1,900 and $2,000. By comparison, Super Bowl LX tickets started at $3,361 on game day and climbed as high as $60,000.

By Nidheesh Kumar

Erling Haaland’s 6,000-Calorie Diet That Fuels His 6'5" Frame

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Erling Haaland’s 6,000-Calorie Diet That Fuels His 6'5" Frame

Haaland’s power is reportedly built on a strict 6,000-calorie daily diet, spread across six meals to maintain his 6'5", 200 lbs frame. The Norway striker focuses on steak, chicken, pasta, organ meats and fresh produce while avoiding sugary snacks. Former teammate Josh King once said, “I’ve never seen anyone eat as much as he does. He eats like a bear.”

By Nischay Rathore

Declan Rice Doubtful for Norway Quarterfinal as England Monitor Sickness Bug

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Declan Rice Doubtful for Norway Quarterfinal as England Monitor Sickness Bug

Rice’s availability for England’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway is doubtful after he missed a second straight training day with a sickness bug. The illness has reportedly worsened a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back, forcing England to take precautions to stop the bug spreading before a quarterfinal knockout clash against an increasingly threatening Norway side.

By Nischay Rathore

Belgium’s Zeno Debast Set to Miss Spain Quarterfinal Amid Club-Country Injury Dispute

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Belgium’s Zeno Debast Set to Miss Spain Quarterfinal Amid Club-Country Injury Dispute

Debast appears set to miss Belgium’s World Cup quarterfinal against Spain after a medical disagreement between the national team and Sporting CP. Belgium’s federation said Sporting declared the 22-year-old unfit and told him he was not ready to play in Los Angeles, an assessment the RBFA said “differs from that of our medical staff.”

By Nischay Rathore

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