Read 3 minutesUpdated: 10 July 2026 02:40 AM IST Kylian Mbappe He missed the chance to overtake Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot when he missed a penalty against Morocco in the first quarter-final on Thursday. France were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute which Mbappe converted. Morocco goalkeeper Yassin Bouno’s well-timed shot, however, went relatively wide to keep it 0-0. The goalkeeper was kept busy at half-time as he saved a powerful low drive from Mbappé as well as shots from Diot Upmecano and Lucas Digne as the sides went into half-time level at 0-0.

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France vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final Live Updates: Four years after their World Cup semi-final in Qatar 2022, France and Morocco meet again tonight, this time in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Still reeling from that semi-final defeat, Morocco will hope to hold off the all-conquering French side this time around. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe continues his quest for another Golden Boot after being the top scorer at the last World Cup. He is currently on seven goals, one more than Lionel Messi. Story continues below this ad Here is France’s starting XI: Mignon; Kaunde,

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This route may have been sold as Turmeric Latte from the cafe explosion in the USA a decade ago. But the England football team has officially included yellow super-powder aka turmeric in their recovery regimen. The New York Times reports that after the fight against Mexico in Azteca, England is consuming a turmeric concoction to combat muscle soreness. Ginger (adrak) and omega 3 fish oil are also recommended Media reported how the Three Lions are preparing for the transition from bitterly cold Mexico City to Miami, where they will face Erling Haaland and Norway for a place in the World

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Read 4 minutesUpdated: 9 July 2026 09:09 PM IST France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals: A replay of one of the 2022 World Cup semi-finals is set to take place again at Boston Stadium on Thursday night, when two-time champions France take on the ever-sober Morocco. FIFA has confirmed that the game between the two will feature an all-Argentine match official lineup, led by head referee Facundo Tello, who is set to officiate the game. Also read | Here’s how France is reacting to an all-Argentine referee lineup for the World Cup quarter-finals The decision has sparked controversy

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Read 3 minutes9 Jul 2026 08:04 PM IST After being knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which led to the resignation of Roberto Martinez, Portugal is embarking on a new era. According to Portuguese news outlet Record, Jorge Jesus is set to be unveiled as the new head coach on Friday – a move that will please his talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo. Notably, Ronaldo won his first Saudi Pro League title last season – the fourth time – under Jesus’ stewardship. Ronaldo also played a key role in bringing Jesus, who previously won the league with Al-Hilal, to his

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Lamine Yamal and Pau Qubarsi were yet to bowl a single ball. Gavi and Nico Williams recently attended their local academy. Captain Rodrilla was on the verge of being let go after Atletico Madrid’s youth set-up lacked the necessary physicality. When Rudy Garcia lifted the last trophy, the 2010/11 Ligue 1, none of Spain’s 26-man World Cup squad had made a professional appearance and could be forgiven for not knowing. Manager of Belgium. Even the Belgians didn’t know much. They do now. The displeasure over his appointment in January 2025 was not unfounded. He has won only two titles as

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Read 3 minutesUpdated: 7 July 2026 07:18 PM IST Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla of the Liberal Radical Party demanded an apology. Kylian Mbappe The France superstar slammed her for racist comments she made following Paraguay’s World Cup round of 16 loss to Les Bleus, where he called her a “disgusting woman” who was “unfit” to serve in Paraguay’s Congress. Amarilla released an open letter to Mbappe on social media in French and Spanish, in which she said her problem was with the player, not the country of France. She wrote that she regretted treating Mbappé with “the same insults” she

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Read for 2 minutes9 Jul 2026 03:06 PM IST Argentina have played two grueling but thrilling matches against Cape Verde and Egypt, both of which went down to the wire. The game against Cape Verde went into extra time, while Argentina won in normal time against Egypt, but physical exhaustion showed in patches. Switzerland, who defeated Murat Yakin, are confident that their side can defeat Argentina. “According to their last two matches, we can see that they are vulnerable. We are capable of stopping the world champions,” he said. He added, “I think we have earned the respect of our

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Read for 2 minutes9 Jul 2026 01:58 PM IST Candido ‘Coco’ Fernandez, a barber popular with NBA stars in Boston, received a WhatsApp message last month requesting trims and fades for some clients. These are Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. Coco’s team will probably be the only pros facing both teams in the quarters. According to OneFootball, the message from the private number read, “Can you cut KM’s hair tonight at 9.30pm?” It took him a long time to register who KM was and then Fernandes, who owns Mober Cuts in 2016, went to the France team hotel. Dembele and

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Read 4 minutesUpdated: July 9, 2026 08:43 AM IST As the 2026 FIFA World Cup leaps towards the final stage of the knockouts, refereeing decisions have been magnified and scrutiny intensified. They had a fight During the round of 16 match between world champions Argentina and EgyptAppointed by Frenchman Francois Latexier on Tuesday night. Although the neutrality of officials is said to be monitored on a match-to-match basis by the World Football Association, not all such combinations have been welcomed globally, as Argentina’s officials did not appear after the tournament while England progressed to the final. The reverse is equally

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