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UN condemns racist attacks on Kylian Mbappé, demands accountability from Paraguayan Senator
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

The United Nations Human Rights Office has strongly condemned racist remarks targeted at French football captain Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan politician, urging global sporting bodies and governments to enforce stricter accountability. The United Nations Human Rights Office has vehemently condemned derogatory racial remarks directed at French forward Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla….

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FBI probes Argentine FA over $300 million contracts amid World Cup
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

United States federal authorities and the FBI are investigating the Argentine Football Association over potentially irregular international financial transactions and commercial contracts valued at over $300 million. The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have advanced a preliminary financial investigation targeting the Argentine Football Association (AFA) during the World Cup. Federal prosecutors recently…

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Euro Lawmakers demand FIFA investigation of Infantino amid backroom talks
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Members of the European Parliament are organizing an initiative urging EU football associations to demand a formal FIFA investigation into whether political pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump influenced the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s match suspension. The European Parliament has intervened in the growing controversy surrounding FIFA’s unprecedented decision to rescind United States striker Folarin…

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Oliver Kahn mocks FIFA’s Balogun saga with sarcastic 2002 Michael Ballack comparison
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn mocked FIFA’s decision to rescind United States striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, sarcastically suggesting the governing body should also overturn Michael Ballack’s infamous 2002 semi-final caution. German football icon Oliver Kahn heavily criticized FIFA’s highly controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s automatic suspension at the 2026 World Cup. The…

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“The Tournament is Rigged”: Mostafa Ziko blasts referee for clear bias after World Cup exit
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Following Egypt’s heartbreaking 3-2 World Cup knockout defeat to Argentina, forward Mostafa Ziko claimed the tournament is rigged and accused referee François Letexier of deliberate bias against the Pharaohs. Egyptian forward Mostafa Ziko launched an explosive critique against match officials following his team’s dramatic 3-2 elimination by Argentina. Ziko, who scored during the highly charged…

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Switzerland edges Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-final since 1954
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Vancouver. Switzerland secured a historic World Cup quarter-final berth by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a grueling 0-0 draw at Vancouver’s BC Place. Despite losing tournament…

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“They Wanted Messi to Stay”: Furious Hossam Hassan slams FIFA bias after World Cup exit
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Following Egypt’s controversial 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina, an infuriated manager Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of systemic bias aimed at keeping Lionel Messi in the tournament. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched a scathing post-match tirade against FIFA and match officials following his team’s heartbreaking 3-2 World Cup elimination by Argentina….

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Egypt files formal FIFA protest over controversial officiating in 3-2 knockout loss to Argentina
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Following their controversial Round of 16 elimination from the World Cup, the Egyptian Football Association has filed a formal FIFA complaint seeking the immediate suspension of French referee François Letexier. The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA following their dramatic 3-2 World Cup elimination by Argentina. Egyptian officials heavily disputed several…

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Referee François Letexier shuts down IG handle following Argentina-Egypt drama
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Following intense online criticism over controversial VAR decisions during Argentina’s 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt, match referee François Letexier has disabled comments on his official Instagram account. French referee François Letexier locked his Instagram comments section just hours after officiating Argentina’s chaotic 3-2 victory against Egypt. The high-profile Round of 16 clash at the…

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Carragher attacks World Cup refereeing after Egypt denied crucial two-goal cushion
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Pundit Jamie Carragher publicly condemned World Cup officiating inconsistencies after a highly controversial VAR review canceled out Egypt’s second goal during their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina. Sky Sports football analyst Jamie Carragher has heavily criticized the refereeing standards at the 2026 World Cup after Egypt suffered a controversial VAR setback against Argentina. The prominent…

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