‘I felt I let the team down’: Lionel Messi admits penalty miss left him devastated against Egypt | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates (AP Photo) Lionel Messi admitted he felt he had “let the group down” after missing a first-half penalty against Egypt before playing a decisive role in Argentina’s remarkable comeback to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The defending champions looked on the brink of elimination after falling 2-0 behind in…

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Novak Djokovic survives longest Wimbledon quarter-final ever, sets up blockbuster Jannik Sinner showdown | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic once again proved why he remains one of tennis’ greatest competitors, battling past Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon men’s singles quarter-final in history to book a mouth-watering semi-final clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.The seven-time Wimbledon…

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Explained: The VAR decision that left Egypt furious against Argentina | Football News

Egypt’s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates after scoring second goal (AP Photo) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing controversies that left the Egyptian camp fuming after the final whistle. The defending champions trailed…

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‘FIFA doesn’t hide it anymore’: Fans erupt as all-Argentine refereeing team appointed for France vs Morocco quarter-final clash | Football News

FIFA’s decision to appoint a full Argentine officiating team for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco has sparked debate among fans/ Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body selected an entire on-field…

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‘He can still make a comeback’: Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on Sanju Samson snub | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samsaon with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has addressed the growing debate over Sanju Samson‘s absence from the T20I side, insisting the wicketkeeper-batter remains in the team’s plans despite being left out during the ongoing series against England. Samson’s omission has become one of the biggest talking…

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‘They wanted Messi to stay’: Egypt coach Hassan accuses officials of favouring Argentina after ‘undeserved’ World Cup win | Football News

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA and match officials of treating his side “unfairly” after their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched an extraordinary attack on the match officials following his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026…

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Switzerland end 72-year World Cup quarter-final wait with dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia, Argentina next | Football News

Switzerland players salute supporers after winning in a penalty kick shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic…

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Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina’s greatest escape in FIFA World Cup sends them to the quarter-finals | Football News

In a thrilling Round of 16 showdown, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in…

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Switzerland vs Colombia Live Score, 0-0, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Colombia bossing the ball early in Vancouver

The final ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals will be decided in Vancouver as Switzerland take on Colombia in the tournament’s last Round of 16 fixture at BC Place. The winner will move on to face either Argentina or Egypt in the quarter-finals, while the losing side’s unbeaten World Cup campaign will come…

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi scripts history, surpasses Diego Maradona to become all-time assists leader as Argentina edge Egypt in R16 | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (AP Photo) He already had the goals record. He already had the appearances record. On Tuesday night in Atlanta, Lionel Messi took the assists record too.After Argentina’s remarkable comeback win against Egypt…

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