Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges over World Cup final fiasco; FIFA charges Argentina over ‘Las Malvinas’ banner | Football News

FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final,…

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‘It was like losing the woman of your life’: Roberto Mancini apologises after dramatic Italy return | Football News

Italy’s new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was “completely my fault” and promising to restore the Azzurri…

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Neymar confirms Brazil retirement: ‘My time with the national team is over’ | Football News

Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…

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WATCH: Terrifying first-round knockout at CWG 2026 leaves boxer hanging through ropes | Commonwealth Games News

Medical staff rushed into the ring within seconds to attend to the injured boxer Refiloe Thai. (Video grab) A terrifying knockout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games left spectators stunned after Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi blasted Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai through the ropes during their men’s 70kg boxing quarterfinal, prompting an immediate medical response inside the ring.The frightening…

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‘I Was Surprised’: Messi’s rare English words to Cape Verde defender before Argentina clash revealed | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s knockout match against Cape Verde, despite…

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