Ruairidh Barlow
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Is Spain's underwhelming attack part of preparations for France? (opens the original)
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With Mikel Merino’s 91st minute winner, Spain snuck through the revolving Round of 16 door just before they were escorted into extra time by Portugal. Gliding through the middle of the pitch at just the right time to make manager Luis de la Fuente look like a genius for putting not only the Basque midfielder on, but also his provider Ferran Torres. Not since 1950 have either Portugal or Spain beaten the other by more than a single goal in a competitive game, and whether de la Fuente’s side were
Belgium inform USMNT they will seek appeal if Balogun plays (opens the original)
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It looks as if Folarin Balogun will be cleared to play for the USMNT against Belgium in their Round of 16 World Cup tie, following the rejection of the Belgian appeal. Balogun’s eligibility is one of the biggest stories at the World Cup, and on Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed he had intervened in the matter. Balogun was due to be banned for the clash in Seattle after being sent off during their win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the prior round, serving the obligatory one-game ban. H
Donald Trump confirms he intervened in Balogun suspension call (opens the original)
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President of the United States Donald Trump has confirmed that he contacted FIFA over the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun for one game following his red card. FIFA announced, to widespread surrpise, that Balogun’s one-game ban had been converted into a suspended sentence, going against protocol. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) had announced that it would appeal the decision to suspend Balogun’s ban, which FIFA are yet to explain. The decision was welcomed by USMNT manager Mauri
"I'm an admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo" - Spain's Luis de la Fuente (opens the original)
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Spain and Portugal face off in an Iberian derby for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday night, a game which could well be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last in international football should La Roja win. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has admitted that he is a fan of the former Real Madrid player before they face him. Although he declared absolute faith in Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte to win the battle with Ronaldo in their clash, de la Fuente was full of praise for the 41-year-old forwar
Manager dedicates World Cup Round of 32 victory to Palestine (opens the original)
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Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has dedicated his side’s first ever knockout victory at the World Cup to the people of Palestine, after they sealed passage to the Round of 16. Hassan also brought out a Palestinian flag after the game. Despite Egypt taking a first-half lead, Australia grappled their way back into the game, finding an equaliser. Neither team could create much in the way of opportunities before penalties. The Pharaohs ended up coming out on top 4-2 on penalties. Following the victory,
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