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Egypt Exit World Cup in Thriller But Ignite National Pride

Egypt’s historic first appearance in the World Cup knockout stage ended in a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina, yet the Pharaohs’ inspiring run provided a rare moment of unity for a nation facing severe economic hardship.

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UEFA set to block Russia return as FIFA reviews ban

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

UEFA is prepared to prevent Russian teams from returning to international football despite the IOC lifting the country’s suspension, setting up a clash with FIFA which is reviewing its ban.

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Starmer Plans Bank Holiday If England Win World Cup

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce a bank holiday if England lift the trophy on 19 July. The Three Lions face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

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Deschamps hails Olise as ‘one of the best players in the world’

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Michael Olise’s transformation from a struggling debutant to a world-class talent after the winger recorded five assists in five World Cup appearances.

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Manzambi ruled out of Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi will miss Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after failing to recover from a knee injury.

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Saibari ruled out as Morocco face France in World Cup quarter-final

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Ismael Saibari will miss Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final against France due to a hamstring injury sustained against Canada, coach Mohamed Ouahbi has confirmed.

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World Cup 2026: 19 Players One Booking From Semi-Final Ban

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Nineteen players risk missing a potential World Cup semi-final if cautioned in the quarter-finals, while England’s Jarell Quansah is already suspended for his side’s clash with Norway.

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Amorim targets ‘second star’ as Milan enter new era

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

New Milan coach Ruben Amorim has immediately set his sights on winning the club’s 20th Scudetto as Italian football marks 20 years since its World Cup triumph in Berlin.

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Collina defends 2026 World Cup referees and explains Egypt VAR decision

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup officiating standards and explained the VAR decision to rule out Egypt’s goal against Argentina, insisting officials remain independent from external influence.

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Manchester United begin pre-season with reduced squad amid World Cup disruption

發佈留言 / NEWS / Davies Chloe

Eleven first-team players have returned to training as Manchester United launch their pre-season programme, though the ongoing World Cup means several squad members remain on international duty.