Folarin Balogun named in starting XI for U.S. vs. Belgium - ESPN
Mauricio Pochettino handed Folarin Balogun a spot in the starting lineup for the United States in its round-of-16 match with Belgium in the FIFA World Cup on Monday in Seattle.
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Cristiano Ronaldo exits final World Cup with 'clear conscience' - ESPN
An emotional Cristiano Ronaldo said he had a «clear conscience» as he exited his final World Cup as Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
World Cup live updates: United States takes on Belgium in last 16 - ESPN
The United States is back in the FIFA World Cup round of 16, where it faces a familiar foe in Belgium — the same team that knocked it out in 2014 — in Seattle.
Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory
MIAMI, July 6 : France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's elimination from the World Cup.
Balogun starts for US after red card suspended
July 6 : U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will start Monday's World Cup last-16 clash against Belgium after FIFA suspended the red-card sanction he received in the team's previous match, with a FIFA appeals committee rejecting Belgium's challenge to the decision.
River Plate agree deal to sign Argentine Almada from Atletico Madrid
BUENOS AIRES, July 6 : Argentina forward Thiago Almada will leave Atletico Madrid to join River Plate, a source at the Argentine club told Reuters on Monday.
Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
Spain captain Rodri praised the "maturity" of his side.
Portugal coach Martinez to leave after World Cup exit to Spain
ARLINGTON, Texas: Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his role after Spain beat his side 1-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Monday (Jul 6), calling the defeat the end of a cycle for the team.