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Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for World Cup glory came to a painful end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to eliminate the five-time champions.
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“Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line,” read UEFA’s strongly worded statement.
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Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.
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Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico that will go down as one of the Three Lions’ best ever World Cup triumphs.
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Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he will retire from international football on his own terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain.
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Belgium’s football association said Sunday it was “astonished” at FIFA’s decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun’s red card, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last-16 game.
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One of football’s most intense individual rivalries is set to take center stage on the global stage as Norway take on Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with Erling Haaland and Gabriel expected to resume their long-running battle.
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Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult.
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