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A World Cup television pundit is facing backlash for racist comments after Nathan Ngoy was sent off for Belgium. Former Atletico Madrid forward Rade Bogdanovic was a pundit on RTS – Serbia’s national broadcaster – for their coverage of Belgium’s surprise draw with Iran on Sunday. The flashpoint of the game came when Ngoy was dismissed in … Read more

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick was furious at what he claimed to be double standards for Lionel Messi’s first goal in his side’s 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Messi hit a double in the 2-0 win for the defending champions in Dallas on Monday, taking him beyond Miroslav Klose to position himself as the top goalscorer in World Cup history. But Rangnick was … Read more

Jun 13, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, USA;Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio (7) ready for the corner kick against Qatar during the second half a Group D match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver.  Mandatory Credit: Simon Fearn-Imagn Images The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of emotions … Read more

Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an altercation with an opponent, but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey. The former Newcastle player was dismissed following a VAR review in first-half stoppage time. Almiron had covered his mouth while speaking to Turkey’s Mert Muldur. Any … Read more

Official refereeing complaint submitted The Algerian hierarchy targeted several controversial decisions overseen by Polish match official Szymon Marciniak during the Group J encounter in Kansas City. A report from The Athletic reveals that the formal grievance heavily details a dangerous 30th-minute tackle where the opposing captain caught Aissa Mandi with his studs raised. Furthermore, the federation highlighted a separate … Read more

Canada coach Jesse Marsch said midfielder Ismael Kone was in hospital with a suspected broken leg after the horrific injury that marred the World Cup co-hosts’ 6-0 thrashing of Qatar on Thursday. Kone was carried off on a stretcher after a clumsy challenge by Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo in the 51st minute of the Group … Read more