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France head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday. Rivalry between the two nations has been fierce since Argentina beat France in the 2022 final, and a repeat remains a possibility this time around. But Deschamps said he had no issue with Facundo Tello being awarded the game, along with two Argentinian assistants, reserve assistant and fourth…

KANSAS CITY — Morgan Rogers has said Erling Haaland might be “unstoppable” but believes cutting the Norway striker’s supply line is the key to England keeping their World Cup dream alive. Manchester City forward Haaland has scored seven goals in Norway’s run to the quarterfinals, where they will face the Three Lions in Miami on Saturday. It continued the 25-year-old’s prolific season at club level, where he won the Premier…

Martin Ødegaard has said that “underdogs” Norway are ready for their “big test” against England in Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal. All eyes will be on the Hard Rock Stadium as the Scandinavian side look to repeat their stunning 2-1 victory against Brazil when they take on Thomas Tuchel’s men in Miami. Manchester City star Erling Haaland‘s brace saw off the Selecao on Sunday to set up an enthralling clash against…

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary school students based in Staten Island, New York — will also perform, the last joined by Coldplay. – Madonna, Shakira, BTS headline World Cup final halftime show The…

Ipswich have announced the signing of Brazilian striker Emersonn from Toulouse. The 21-year-old joins the promoted Suffolk club for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £26.5 million ($35.5m), and has signed a five-year contract at Portman Road. New Town boss Gary O’Neil, who took over after Kieran McKenna stepped down last month, has said the Brazil youth international can go on to make his mark in the English top…

Reece James, Marc Guéhi and Declan Rice missed England team training on Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal with Norway. James, Rice and Guehi all went through individual training programmes on Wednesday, while the other 22 players trained as a group. Jordan Henderson missed out as he recovers from surgery on his arm. The news of James’ continued absence will come as a huge worry…

Ruben Amorim has admitted to making mistakes during his time as Manchester United boss but said he learned a lot during his time at Old Trafford. Speaking at his first news conference since taking over as AC Milan’s head coach, Amorim admitted there were things he got wrong during his ill-fated 14-month spell in the Premier League, which ended when he was sacked by United in January. “It’s hard to…

BOSTON, Mass — FIFA have dismissed an appeal made by the French Football Federation [FFF] to rescind Michael Olise‘s yellow card against Paraguay, head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Wednesday. Olise was booked during the round of 16 tie following an altercation with Matías Galarza. The Paraguay midfielder fell to the floor holding his face, although replays appeared to show Olise only holding his shirt. The FFF believed they had…

Jordan Henderson has undergone surgery on his arm in Kansas after breaking it in the celebrations following England‘s 3-2 win over Mexico on Sunday. Henderson, 36, tripped over an advertising hoarding as he climbed back onto the pitch after celebrating with the England fans. He landed awkwardly on his arm and was stretchered off the pitch with oxygen. Henderson stayed in Mexico on the night of the game, and has…

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalić has stepped down following the nation’s World Cup exit, the Croatian Football Federation has announced. The 59-year-old, who was appointed head coach in October 2017, has ended his near nine-year reign in the wake of his side’s round-of-32 defeat by Portugal. “Following nearly nine years, head coach Zlatko Dalić has decided to close his incredibly successful chapter with Croatia,” the federation said on X. “Head coach,…