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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican fan used a chant that appeared to be homophobic during the first half of a World Cup Round of 32 game against Ecuador on Tuesday night.The chant is a one-word slur meaning male prostitute in Spanish, and is usually uttered when an opposing goalkeeper takes a goal kick.The fans did so at the five-minute mark, when Hernán Galíndez took the first goal kick of the game.It was the second time during the tournament that fans used the chant, and the Mexican federation was fined several times by FIFA.The chant originated during a match between…
Algeria and Austria scored in stoppage time during a thrilling six-goal match that meant both teams qualified for the World Cup finals and led to allegations of match-fixing.June 29, 2026 17:31Updated June 29, 2026 17:43Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling six-goal match with both teams advancing.FIFA has no plans to investigate claims that the World Cup match between Austria and Algeria was modified to suit both teams.The rivals have agreed to a mutual draw in their final group match, suggesting both could qualify for the finals. It was a thrilling 3-3 tie between the rivals, with Austria scoring the…
Enzo Maresca appointed as Manchester City’s new manager ahead of Josep Guardiola’s official retirementJune 29, 2026 14:02Updated June 29, 2026 14:28Enzo Maresca appointed as Man City’s new manager (Image: Warren Little/Getty Images)Manchester City have finally announced that Enzo Maresca has been appointed as their new manager, replacing Josep Guardiola. Guardiola oversaw his last game in charge of City last season, losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in the final Premier League game.Guardiola has been City manager for 10 years since taking over in 2016, winning 20 major trophies during his time in Manchester, including this season’s FA Cup and Carabao Cup.Maresca…
Wayne Rooney has vowed to show off Norway’s iconic row if they beat Brazil to reach the quarter-finals, which could set up a match against England. The Manchester United and England legend has promised to execute Viking Law in the River Mersey if he shocks the record holder.The Europeans defeated Ivory Coast in Dallas, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning goal late on. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring to give Stare Solbakken’s side the advantage just before half-time, but United’s Amad leveled the score with a fine individual goal. The match looked like it was going to go into extra…
COVENTRY, England (AP) – Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new contract until 2029 ahead of the club’s return to the league. premier league.The 48-year-old former England midfielder helped the Sky Blues Promoted to the Premier League last season By winning the championship.Coventry announce new contract on tuesday.Manager Lampard said, “I would like to thank everyone at the football club.” “First and foremost, the fans who have supported the team, and myself and the staff who have helped us get this far. The spirit and unity we created last year was great to be a part of, and…
English football legend David Beckham was in the Royal Box on the first day of Wimbledon with his mother Sandra, but the former England captain had a request for a celebrity.June 29, 2026 15:21Updated June 29, 2026 15:21Sir David Beckham at the opening day of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships (Image: 2026 Karwai Tang)Apparently even Sir David Beckham can get a little starstruck from time to time.Because sometimes even British football royalty and the most famous man on the planet can’t resist being a fanboy. And for Bex, who sat in the Royal Box alongside her mother on the first…
Arsenal are reportedly set to step up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain striker Bradley Barcola this week, with the club said to have received positive signals about a potential move. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the Gunners’ main targets in the current transfer window.BBC Sport reports that the club have been keeping an eye on the France international for some time and triggered the rule against him for Tuesday night’s World Cup match between France and Sweden. Barcola was given a starting spot by coach Didier Deschamps, and he repaid the favor by halting his side’s progress with…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Erling Haaland savored the moment as Norway won the finals. world cup For the first time, there was a celebration where he donned a horned helmet on his head, sat on the field again with his teammates and performed Viking Row with fans dressed in red.After the game, Haaland said on the field: “I can’t believe it. This is history.”Haaland’s left-footed tap in the 86th minute proved to be the difference as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on Tuesday, sealing a new World Cup match. Play against 5-time champion Brazil — 28 years since a victory…
Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has completed his move to Manchester City. Manchester City have finally agreed to pay Chelsea £17m to sign the Italian as Josep Guardiola’s successor.June 29, 2026 14:14Updated June 29, 2026 14:53Enzo Maresca completes long-term move to Manchester CitySometimes it’s not what you say that matters, but what or who you refuse to mention.And in a statement about Enzo Maresca replacing Josep Guardiola as Manchester City’s new manager, his former club Chelsea made their feelings clear.Not once in 326 words has the London club mentioned the Italian player’s name. There is no mention of his…
Ronald Koeman has resigned from his job with the Netherlands (Image: Getty)Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman has resigned just hours after his team was eliminated from the World Cup. In the North American tournament, they tied with Japan 2-2 and got off to a slow start, but they bounced back and showed great performance in the final two games of the group stage.They scored eight goals in each of their two games against Sweden and Tunisia, which was enough to advance to the last 32 as group winners. However, due to an unfortunate quirk in the way the group…