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Egypt Claim Historic World Cup Victory Over Australia in Penalty Shootout
Egypt has achieved a landmark moment in World Cup history by defeating Australia on penalties to advance to the knockout stage’s final 16. This victory marks the first time the African nation has won a World Cup knockout
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Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires
Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball to his right. Harry Souttar and the 18-year-old Lucas Herrington had already missed for Australia and Egypt, having scored all of their penalties, were through. Abdelmaguid ran off to…
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Concerns raised about Jonathan Morgan prior to Maddy Cusack’s death, inquest told
Former Sheffield United player Nina Wilson ‘tried to escalate concerns’Morgan to give evidence to inquest on MondayThe former Sheffield United goalkeeper Nina Wilson has told an inquest that she had “tried to escalate concerns” about the manager Jonathan Morgan prior to her teammate Maddy Cusack’s death in 2023, but she did not feel she was…
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FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card suspension
Folarin Balogun says his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was unintentional as FIFA confirms a one-match suspension ahead of the Belgium clash.
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‘It’s been surreal’: USMNT’s Folarin Balogun moves on from controversial red card
Striker’s one-match ban will not be increasedBalogun says yellow card would have been fairPepi and Wright among options against BelgiumFolarin Balogun fielded questions on the morning of his 25th birthday, though the cards being discussed weren’t filled with kind notes and two-dollar bills.Per Fifa rules, the striker was unable to speak to the media following…
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England’s game against Mexico could be moved to noon local time, 7pm UK time Sunday
Game originally set to kick off at 6pm local timeCould be rescheduled due to risk of thunderstormsFifa is in discussions over moving the kick-off time of Mexico v England to earlier in the day on Sunday due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, a source has confirmed to the Guardian.England’s World Cup game…
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Trump floats inviting Obama, Biden, Bush to the White House to watch football
President Donald Trump suggested it would be fun to invite former presidents like Barack Obama and George W. Bush to watch a football game with him at the White House.
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My Mexico 1986 memories of Maradona, the Azteca and a commentary faux pas | David Pleat
Working at the 1986 World Cup match was unforgettable thanks to the most controversial goal in history and then the best I have seen liveWhen I took my first television work with ITV at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, I never imagined I would attend a game that would be an iconic “I was…
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Prince William Talks Soccer, American Football and Travis Kelce’s Performance as a “Backup Dancer” to Taylor Swift on ‘New Heights’ Podcast
Kelce made a surprise appearance onstage at Swift’s Wembley Stadium stop two year ago; the prince was featured as a guest on Friday’s episode of the Kelce brothers’ podcast.
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Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job
Former Tottenham manager signs two-year contractAl-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last seasonAnge Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League champions, Al-Nassr, on a two-year deal as the Australian attempts to revive his career after two bruising stints in the Premier League.“A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed…