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'I may pursue legal action for gender based violence': Paraguay Senator wants Mbappe to apologise for 'despicable' remark

IANS | July 7, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has issued a fiery open letter to Kylian Mbappe, demanding a public apology and threatening legal action over alleged "gender-based violence" after French football called the Paraguayan senator "despicable" and "unworthy of a position" for her "abhorrent and odious" racist remarks.

'Overturn this': Belgium mocks Balogun drama with savage social media post after ousting USA

IANS | July 7, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) After eliminating co-host USA from the FIFA World Cup, the victorious Belgian team clapped back at the Folarin Balogun red-card drama with a savage two-word social media post.

Portugal PM Luis Montenegro backs team after FIFA WC exit

IANS | July 7, 2026 10:00 AM

Lisbon, July 7 (IANS) Following Portugal's narrow exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a last-16 defeat against Spain, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has rallied behind the national team, expressing pride in their campaign and rallying support for the future.

Mbappe blasts Paraguayan lawmaker for racist abuse; Paraguay Govt rejects senator's 'abhorrent’ remark

IANS | July 7, 2026 9:13 AM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Kylian Mbappe and the French Football Association have called Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla "despicable" and "unworthy of a position" for the "abhorrent and odious" racist remarks she made mocking the French forward's origin following the World Cup last-16 clash between the countries.

FIFA WC: Belgium shatter co-hosts USA's dream in the last 16

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:23 AM

Seattle, July 7 (IANS) Charles De Ketelaere's first-half brace, Hans Vanaken's first World Cup goal and a late strike from substitute Romelu Lukaku send Belgium through to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory over co-hosts USA at Seattle Stadium.

Wimbledon: Fery stuns Dimitrov to make maiden Grand Slam QF

IANS | July 7, 2026 7:53 AM

London, July 7 (IANS) Home favourite Arthur Fery staged a dramatic comeback to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals after he rallied past former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-7).

Infantino defends FIFA judicial independence, admits Trump called over Balogun case

IANS | July 7, 2026 7:10 AM

Seattle, July 7 (IANS) FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump had called him regarding the disciplinary case involving the U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, but stressed that the decision to suspend the enforcement of the player's one-match ban was made independently by FIFA's judicial bodies.

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'I may pursue legal action for gender based violence': Paraguay Senator wants Mbappe to apologise for 'despicable' remark

'Overturn this': Belgium mocks Balogun drama with savage social media post after ousting USA

Portugal PM Luis Montenegro backs team after FIFA WC exit

Mbappe blasts Paraguayan lawmaker for racist abuse; Paraguay Govt rejects senator's 'abhorrent’ remark

FIFA WC: Belgium shatter co-hosts USA's dream in the last 16

Wimbledon: Fery stuns Dimitrov to make maiden Grand Slam QF

Infantino defends FIFA judicial independence, admits Trump called over Balogun case

I leave with a clear conscience: Ronaldo bid goodbye to FIFA WC

Portugal boss Martinez steps down after FIFA WC exit

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bengaluru Blasters end league campaign with 11-run win over Gulbarga Mystics

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