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FIFA is putting blades of grass up for sale.
Football
Jake Santa Maria

FIFA selling blades of grass in latest cash grab

FIFA is leaving no stone, or piece of turf, unturned in the quest for profit, with the pitch set to be used for the World Cup final put up for sale.

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Death threats have been made to Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz after his country’s World Cup exit.
Football
Digital Staff, AP

Shattered World Cup star makes desperate plea after death threats

The shocking situation has evoked a dark chapter in the country’s history where a player was murdered after an own-goal.

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan gets a yellow card from the ref during the heated clash with Argentina. 
Football
Maura Carey, Cameron Noakes

World Cup in chaos as nation demands official investigation

A stinging statement has been issued and serious accusations have been made.

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Egypt star Mostafa Zico has accused FIFA of rigging the World Cup.
Football
Cameron Noakes

FIFA accused of ‘fixing’ World Cup as Messi conspiracy explodes

The governing body’s latest move has sparked another storm and fans claim they are ‘not even hiding it anymore’.

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The dejected Socceroos on Saturday.
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Sport
Dane Eldridge

The blueprint for avoiding more World Cup heartbreak

Simply making the biggest tournament on earth is not enough anymore, the Socceroos’ success needs to last longer and here is how they do that.

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Matt Freese gave Belgium an ‘absolute gift’ to cough up a crucial World Cup goal.
Football
Harrison Reid

USA eliminated after ‘absolutely awful’ World Cup brain fade

‘He comes out and just makes an absolute mess of it, and then he’s in no man’s land.’

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Matt Freese reacts after helping Belgium score.
Football
Staff Writers

Horror World Cup exit for USA after mind blowing blunder

WATCH THE VIDEO: It was the moment that summed up the USA’s fortunes in their round of 16 loss to Belgium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after the game.
Football
Digital Staff

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career over after late Spain winner

The 41-year-old legend was in tears after the final whistle as Portugal were knocked out of the tournament.

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US President Donald Trump has thanked FIFA after a suspension was lifted for a star US soccer player.
Sport
CNBC

Trump defends Balogun FIFA review call: ‘It wasn’t a foul’

President Donald Trump defended making a phone call to FIFA’s president, which led to the soccer association overturning a one-game World Cup suspension of US Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun.

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Harry Kane helped steer England into the quarter finals.
Football
Chris Robinson

Why England captain’s post-match interview is going viral

WATCH: Harry Kane gave an interview that needs to be heard to be believed, while an England teammate injured himself amid wild scenes of celebration following their epic World Cup win over Mexico.

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Jude Bellingham (10) and Harry Kane (9) have helped England beat Mexico in a chaotic World Cup clash (AP PHOTO)
Football
Staff Writers

England survive WILD night to advance to quarter finals

England have overcome a red card to beat Mexico in a World Cup classic and progress to the quarter-finals.

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A dejected Mat Ryan after Australia’s disastrous penalty shootout in the World Cup.
Football
Harrison Reid

Socceroos captain pours heart out in public apology

‘Hurting is an understatement, but I’ll live with it.’

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Neymar has retired from international football.
Football
Harrison Reid

Sad final image as Neymar announces immediate retirement

The Brazil legend was in tears after his international career came full circle with his last touch.

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Cristiano Ronaldo at his press conference ahead of Portugal’s clash with Spain.
Football
Chris Robinson

Ronaldo’s parting shot ahead of potential World Cup finale

As he confirmed this World Cup will be his last, Cristiano Ronaldo took aim at pundits who have been ‘trying to kill me’ with criticism across his international career.

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Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring against Brazil.
Football
Glenn Valencich

Superstar comes alive as Brazil stunned by unlikely heroes

The Vikings’ leading man woke up and suddenly the five-time champions crashed to their worst result since 1990.

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France superstar Kylian Mbappe (r) reacts after scoring from the penalty spot against Paraguay. (AP PHOTO)
Football
Dan Gelston

Mbappe on target again as Les Blues advance

Kylian Mbappe matched Lionel Messi with his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup as France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals.

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RELIEF: Lionel Messi's Argentina needed extra time to fend off tiny Cape Verde to advance. (EPA PHOTO)
Football
Staff Writers

Messi's Argentina survive almighty Cape Verde scare

Lionel Messi and Argentina have narrowly avoided the 'Miracle of Miami' by beating tiny Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to advance to the World Cup last 16.

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 Jordy Bos was in tears and on crutches after Australia’s shattering World Cup loss to Egypt.
Football
Cameron Noakes

Socceroos filthy as ‘absolutely heartbreaking’ sight cuts fans deep

The incident has been called ‘reckless’ and ‘nasty’, and now Australia is praying for good news.

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