Reigning European champions Spain have not conceded a single goal at the World Cup. Belgium are coming off an impressive victory in a chaotic clash with the USA. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final between the two sides.
SportsEgypt made "unfounded accusations" against the referees after their 3-2 loss to Argentina. Now FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina is defending the World Cup referees, saying "no one can question their integrity."
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino has been reported to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ethics council for alleged violations of political neutrality rules after his World Cup move involving Folarin Balogun, a human rights group said.
FootballEgypt is criticizing referee François Letexier after the loss to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16 and is demanding that his decision be investigated further.
FootballThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed Russian athletes back to the Olympics. Now the International Football Federation (FIFA) is considering doing the same, according to Sky Sports.
FootballThomas Bodström had hoped to be involved in the case of Folarin Balogun's alleged suspension. But the phone stayed silent. I was available, he says.
FootballUnited States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s alleged suspension affected the team in the round of 16 loss to Belgium at the World Cup.
SportsThe megastars clash in Atlanta. Will Argentina's Lionel Messi or Egypt's Mohamed Salah advance to the quarterfinals? Here's what you need to know ahead of tonight's round of 16.
SportsBelgium are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after beating the home team USA 4-1. The match's big talking point - the reinstated American Folarin Balogun - didn't make a big impression. "Cancel this," the Belgians taunted afterwards.
SportsThe Swedish Football Association (SvFF) is also critical of FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. It is about the integrity of the sport, SvFF chairman Simon Åström tells TT.
FootballNorway is celebrating its biggest-ever World Cup success. But at today's press conference, national team captain Ståle Solbakken spoke out about FIFA's decision to lift the suspension of U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
FootballThe megastars clash in Atlanta. Will Argentina's Lionel Messi or Egypt's Mohamed Salah advance from the round of 16? Here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's round of 16.
SportsUS President Donald Trump reached out to FIFA President Gianni Infantino after US forward Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. "I asked for a review because I didn't think it was a foul," Trump said.
FootballBig controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favourite Spain - in what could be the star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 at the World Cup.
FootballUSA's Folarin Balogun was suspended after a red card in the round of 16. But now FIFA has stepped in and lifted the suspension. The move is welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
FootballBig controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favorite Spain - in what could be the great star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 in the World Cup.
FootballEight players in Tunisia's World Cup squad have tested positive for a banned substance, according to The Times, among others. The team faced Sweden in the World Cup, among others. It is unlikely to be a case of deliberate doping, but rather of meat contamination, says doping expert Åke Andrén Sandberg.
SportsMEPs want FIFA to stop Russia from participating in a new U15 tournament in Azerbaijan in October, warning of a boycott and accusing FIFA of ignoring the war in Ukraine.
FootballFIFA has registered 89,000 hateful posts on social media during the group stage of the World Cup. More than one in ten of the posts had a racist motive, a report shows.
FootballFifty members of the European Parliament want FIFA's ethics committee to investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying he may have broken FIFA's own rules by awarding a peace prize to US President Donald Trump.
FootballMorocco are through to the round of 16 of the World Cup after defeating the Netherlands. It took penalties to separate the teams.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to fly frequently between World Cup matches. The trips so far during the championship are equivalent to the carbon emissions caused by 78 people flying for a year, according to the BBC.
FootballDutchman Danny Makkelie will referee Sweden-France late on Tuesday evening.
SportsDutch legend Rafael van der Vaart spoke condescendingly about Moroccan players of Dutch background. Now he may have to eat his words when the countries meet in the last 16 of the World Cup. World Cup giants such as five-time champion Brazil and Germany, four-time world champion, also play tonight and tomorrow night.
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