Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan
epa13076289 Erling Haaland of Norway smiles after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Ivory Coast against Norway, in Dallas, USA, 30 June 2026. Norway won 2-1. EPA/ALBERT PENA

Ancelotti: There’s No Such Thing As An Anti-Haaland Plan

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes there is no such thing as an "anti-Haaland plan" ahead of their clash against Norway in their World Cup Last 16 encounter.

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Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory
Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates scoring a try with teammates during 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, on 04 July 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ellis Park “flashbacks” inspire Springboks to victory

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said that the memories of a former defeat at Ellis Park helped power his side to a seven-try to three, 45-21 victory over England in an inaugural Nations Championship match at the same venue on Saturday.

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Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory
epa13087632 Juan Jose Caceres of Paraguay (L) in action against Kylian Mbappe of France (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Mbappé Hails France’s Grit After Hard-Fought Victory

France captain Kylian Mbappe says they showed they are equally capable of winning the tough, gritty contests as they are of producing moments of attacking brilliance.

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Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener
Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Captains Run at Ellis Park the 03 July 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Boks expect to face charged-up England in Nations Champs opener

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said they are expecting to face a charged-up England outfit when the sides meet in their opening Nations Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday, and suggested it would be a proper grind of a game.

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Doué:  I’ll Be Ready And I’ll Deliver
epa13076597 Desire Doue of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match France against Sweden, in New Jersey, USA, 30 June 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Doué: I’ll Be Ready And I’ll Deliver

France forward Désiré Doué has described representing his country at the World Cup as a dream come true, admitting he is relishing every moment of his debut tournament.

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Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit
Tashreeq Morris of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Asekho Tiwani of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 1 March 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Chiefs Confirm Tashreeq Morris Exit

Kaizer Chiefs have officially parted ways with striker Tashreeq Morris.

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Salah: This Is One of the Greatest Days of My Career
epa13084451 Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Australia against Egypt, in Dallas, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Salah: This Is One of the Greatest Days of My Career

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah described his side's historic achievement as one of the proudest moments of his career after they secured a place in the next round of the World Cup.

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Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde
epa13084917 Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Argentina against Cape Verde, in Miami, Florida, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Lionel Messi Pinpoints Argentina’s Struggles Against Cape Verde

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has opened up on his side's struggles against an unpredictable Cape Verde side in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter.

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