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France coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed suggestions that Kylian Mbappé is selfish, describing his captain as an exemplary leader whose commitment to the team extends far beyond goals after Les Bleus reached the World Cup semi-finals.

France boss hits back at criticism of Mbappé’s character

Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defense of Kylian Mbappé’s character, rejecting suggestions that the France captain is driven by individual ambition...

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi refused to blame injuries for his side's World Cup exit to France, insisting the Atlas Lions already possess the talent, structure and ambition to one day become FIFA World Cup champions.

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Ouahbi: Morocco came to win the World Cup, not just make up the numbers

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has insisted his country’s World Cup journey is driven by the ambition to become champions rather than...

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé's first-half penalty against Morocco caused frustration, agreeing with Erling Haaland's criticism despite Les Bleus' 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory.

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Deschamps agrees with Haaland over lengthy VAR delay before Mbappe penalty miss

France coach Didier Deschamps admitted the lengthy delay before Kylian Mbappé’s first half penalty against Morocco created frustration for his captain, openly...

France coach Didier Deschamps says the secret behind Les Bleus' march into a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final lies not in individual brilliance but in a squad united by sacrifice, togetherness and collective responsibility.

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‘The collective comes first’: Deschamps reveals France’s World Cup formula

France may boast one of the most feared attacking units in world football, but Didier Deschamps insists their march into a third...

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has rejected claims of bias towards Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, insisting match officials operate independently while explaining the controversial VAR decisions that sparked Egypt's outrage.

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FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina mounts strong defence of World Cup officials amid Argentina controversy

After days of mounting criticism over several contentious refereeing decisions involving Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s highest refereeing authority...

From Neymar and Manuel Neuer to Sadio Mane and Nicolas Otamendi, here are 12 football stars who announced their international retirement after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Messi, Argentina and the bias FIFA debate: What does the evidence really say?

The deeper Argentina advance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the louder one question continues to echo around the tournament. Are the...

The Senegalese Football Federation is reportedly considering disciplinary action against Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye after he announced he would boycott the national team until the current coaching staff is replaced.

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Senegal FA considers disciplinary action against Pape Gueye after international strike threat

The Senegalese Football Federation (SFS) is reportedly considering disciplinary action against midfielder Pape Gueye after he publicly declared he would refuse future...

The FBI and US federal prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association over allegations of money laundering and fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars processed through the United States.

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FBI launches probe into Argentina over alleged money laundering during World Cup

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under preliminary investigation by United States federal prosecutors and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says the Pharaohs won the respect of the football world despite their dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to Argentina, praising his locally based squad for standing toe-to-toe with the reigning champions.

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Egypt earned the world’s respect despite Argentina heartbreak, says Hossam Hassan

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan believes his side left the FIFA World Cup 2026 with something more valuable than qualification after insisting...

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has renewed his criticism of Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming "football won" and alleging La Roja overcame questionable officiating to lift the trophy.

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Post-Match: Hossam Hassan accuses Argentina of influencing referee before dramatic comeback

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched a scathing attack on the officiating following his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina, insisting the...

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France boss hits back at criticism of Mbappé’s character

Ouahbi: Morocco came to win the World Cup, not just make up the numbers

Deschamps agrees with Haaland over lengthy VAR delay before Mbappe penalty miss

‘The collective comes first’: Deschamps reveals France’s World Cup formula

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina mounts strong defence of World Cup officials amid Argentina controversy

Messi, Argentina and the bias FIFA debate: What does the evidence really say?

Senegal FA considers disciplinary action against Pape Gueye after international strike threat

FBI launches probe into Argentina over alleged money laundering during World Cup

Egypt earned the world’s respect despite Argentina heartbreak, says Hossam Hassan

Post-Match: Hossam Hassan accuses Argentina of influencing referee before dramatic comeback

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