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FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.<div class="small-12 column text-center articl

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One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Sport • 11:25 AM

7 min

A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eurone

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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Sport • 9:45 AM

1 min

Kyrgios said he had difficulties coming to terms with being near the end of his career after two years of injuries.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/19/former-wimbledon-finalist-nick-kyrgios

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2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru

Sport • 5:34 AM

4 min

Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular c

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Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as a professional footballer

Sport • 7:20 PM

3 min

The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/16/ronaldo-tells-fashion-magazine-this

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Lima Grand Prix 2026: Breakthrough victories on Day Two

Sport • 5:56 AM

3 min

Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.<div class="small-12

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Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix

Sport • 7:41 AM

4 min

Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underwa

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New Zealand withdraws support for beleaguered FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

Sport • 10:05 AM

5 min

The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eu

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'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father

Sport • 8:38 AM

11 min

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.<div clas

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Golden homecoming for Alexandri sisters to Greece: life after Austria, medals in Paris

Sport • 7:16 AM

14 min

From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.<div class="small-12 column text-ce

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Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

Sport • 1:24 PM

4 min

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/0

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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter

Sport • 12:49 AM

6 min

The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.<div class="small-12 column text-center article_

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Don Nelson, the second-winnigest head coach in NBA history, dies aged 86

Sport • 7:46 PM

5 min

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.<div class="small-12 colu

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FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA

Sport • 8:45 AM

2 min

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was

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Wedding at Funchal cathedral, but not Cristiano and Georgina's, to the disappointment of hundreds

Sport • 5:45 PM

4 min

As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__

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The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?

Sport • 5:57 PM

8 min

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/th

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Deal beyond football: Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy

Sport • 2:06 PM

11 min

With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews

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UEFA may still boycott FIFA events as it says Infantino apology 'changes nothing'

Sport • 4:07 PM

3 min

"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="http

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Infantino vows to carry on as FIFA chief following crisis meeting

Sport • 11:24 PM

5 min

FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euron

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Portugal legend Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign, saying he 'debased' FIFA presidency

Sport • 1:11 PM

4 min

"It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/portugal-legend-luis-figo-call

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Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts

Sport • 7:25 PM

3 min

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”<div class="small-12 column text-center art

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55 hours in the water: Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea from Sweden to home country

Sport • 9:25 AM

7 min

Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eur

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UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'

Sport • 8:32 PM

5 min

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

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FIFA bins controversial private investment plan after backlash

Sport • 6:14 AM

5 min

"The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family," UEFA said in a statement responding to FIFA's announcement.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="http

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Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino appear before European Parliament over FIFA's private investment plan

Sport • 11:36 AM

3 min

As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="

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Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend

Sport • 9:01 AM

6 min

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.<div class="small-12 column text-center

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FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat

Sport • 6:39 AM

8 min

FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/

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FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received - but can they pull it off?

Sport • 1:12 PM

6 min

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href

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FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina for World Cup final scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

Sport • 8:20 AM

5 min

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a

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UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors

Sport • 5:12 AM

10 min

The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.<div clas

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Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss

Sport • 8:38 PM

3 min

After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/roberto-m

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Zinedine Zidane fulfils 'dream' as he takes charge of France

Sport • 1:02 PM

4 min

After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/zinedine-zid

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FIFA boss Infantino tells critics to 'meditate' in bizarre Instagram tirade

Sport • 11:17 AM

9 min

"Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show. It's a great feeling," Infantino wrote.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/gianni-infant

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Tour de France 2026: fifth title for Tadej Pogačar, Van der Poel wins on Champs-Élysées

Sport • 6:40 PM

2 min

Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has joined the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners, while Mathieu van der Poel won Sunday’s final stage through the streets of Paris.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euron

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Paris once again beating heart of Tour de France

Sport • 1:22 PM

2 min

Stage 21 was cut short to free up security forces for fire-hit areas. The peloton leaves the Champs-Elysées, tackles Montmartre three times and finishes on the Parisian avenue.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.e

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Spain sets global audience records after World Cup win

Sport • 2:07 PM

7 min

Millions of fans followed Spain's national team throughout the FIFA World Cup via the media and social networks, pushing its audience to record levels.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/sp

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Jürgen Klopp confirmed as new German national team coach

Sport • 10:40 AM

4 min

Klopp takes over following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann and a dismal 2026 World Cup campaign.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/jurgen-klopp-confirmed-as-new-german-national-team-coa

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Spain coach slams Argentina's World Cup final behaviour as 'unacceptable’

Sport • 6:05 AM

4 min

Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argenti

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More than 80,700 sign petition calling for World Cup final replay

Sport • 1:46 PM

5 min

The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://w

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Ferran Torres sparks controversy with 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade

Sport • 6:49 AM

6 min

The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__but

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Messi's strange pre-final video puzzles World Cup fans

Sport • 2:13 PM

4 min

Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed.<div cl

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FIFA opens investigation into Argentina over post-World Cup final incidents

Sport • 9:29 AM

2 min

Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England.<div class="small-12 c

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What is Spain's World Cup victory actually worth to the national economy?

Sport • 11:57 AM

3 min

Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final brings a record $50 million (€43.7m) cheque from FIFA and, if past champions are any guide, a measurable but fleeting lift for the economy.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__butt

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"A huge joy": Madrid wakes up celebrating Spain’s historic victory

Sport • 5:20 AM

1 min

Madrid is celebrating after Spain won the men’s Football World Cup, with fans taking to the streets and newspapers dedicating their front pages to the historic victory. Supporters describe the triumph as a moment of national pride and a rare celebration b

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Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid

Sport • 10:02 PM

7 min

A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/

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Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight

Sport • 8:31 PM

7 min

The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first

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Rodri reveals the secret behind Spain's run to the World Cup final

Sport • 5:28 PM

2 min

Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.

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New World Cup champions to receive record $51 million prize

Sport • 4:55 PM

2 min

The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.eurone

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Spain and Argentina meet in New York to dance the 2026 World Cup final in Spanish

Sport • 8:04 AM

6 min

"Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas.<div class="small-12 colu

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French media report Zidane will start as France coach on 1 September

Sport • 12:41 AM

1 min

French sports daily L'Équipe reports that 1998 World Cup winner and global football icon Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France coach.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/fr

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Trump queries Tuchel's tactics in England's semifinal heartbreak against Argentina

Sport • 8:28 AM

4 min

"They took their best player, and they put him on defence," Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/trump-queries-tuchels-tactics-in-englands

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'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal

Sport • 6:00 AM

1 min

Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as "crazy" ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised the Spain star as one of the world's best but said Argentina would do everything possible to stop him.<div class="

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Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife

Sport • 9:13 AM

4 min

Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday.<div class="small-12 column te

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Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark

Sport • 7:25 AM

5 min

The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities.<div class="

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When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story behind the World Cup final

Sport • 12:34 AM

8 min

In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<div class="small-12 column text-cen

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Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona during France match

Sport • 9:31 AM

1 min

Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/thieves-try-to-br

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Spain spoil Bastille Day party by beating France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Sport • 9:18 PM

4 min

Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/spai

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Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices

Sport • 11:23 AM

3 min

Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://ww

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€2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in World Cup's priciest semi-final

Sport • 10:50 AM

3 min

Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).<div class="small-12 column t

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Yamal replies to Rajoy's Les Bleus column: 'Football should unite society'

Sport • 9:32 AM

2 min

Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.<div class="small-

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