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Trump Warns a USA Loss to Belgium Without Balogun Would Have Been "Rigged"

"If Belgium beat us, they can be really proud. The other way, if they beat us, I say it was rigged, just like the election was rigged in 2020," Trump said while addressing FIFA's decision to rescind Balogun's suspension. He also called the referee who issued the red card "a little bit suspect if you check his past."

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French Federation Files Legal Complaint Against Racist Senator Who Targeted Mbappe

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French Federation Files Legal Complaint Against Racist Senator Who Targeted Mbappe

The FFF filed a report with the French prosecutor's office for judicial action after senator Celeste Amarilla made racist remarks targeting Mbappe. "These remarks are criminal and reprehensible. They must be prosecuted here as elsewhere. The players of the France National Team represent France; it is our country that is being insulted," the FFF said.

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Kylian Mbappe Fires Back at Racist Paraguayan Senator

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Kylian Mbappe Fires Back at Racist Paraguayan Senator

Mbappe responded after Celeste Amarilla made racist remarks about him following France's 1-0 win. "You are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position... Through your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the historic effort your players accomplished. I will never allow people like her the freedom to spread their hatred and racism across the world," Mbappe said.

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Chelsea Confident of Signing Pep Chavarria

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Chelsea Confident of Signing Pep Chavarria

Chelsea are in positive and ongoing talks with Rayo Vallecano for left-back Chavarria, with the player having already agreed personal terms, per Jacobs. Chelsea are trying to find a solution below Rayo's $57.2 million release clause after having an opening offer rejected. Chavarria, 28, made 33 La Liga appearances last season and is Chelsea's primary target to replace Marc Cucurella.

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Spain and Portugal Name Starting XIs for World Cup 2026 Round of 16

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Spain and Portugal Name Starting XIs for World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Spain enter unbeaten and unscored on in five matches as reigning European champions, while Portugal scraped past Croatia 2-1 with a 94th-minute Ramos header. Spain name Simon, Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Baena, Olmo, Yamal and Oyarzabal. Portugal name Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Neto, Fernandes, Joao Felix and Ronaldo. Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET on Fox.

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FIFA Rejects Belgium's Appeal, Clears Folarin Balogun for Round of 16 Clash

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FIFA Rejects Belgium's Appeal, Clears Folarin Balogun for Round of 16 Clash

FIFA rejected Belgium’s appeal and confirmed Folarin Balogun is eligible to play, ruling the RBFA’s case “inadmissible.” However, the RBFA said it “contests the eligibility of the player” if Balogun appears on the referee’s team sheet and warned, “This leaves all further actions open,” signaling it could challenge the decision after the match. Despite the ruling, Belgium plans further action.

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