Who Tops Zlatan Ibrahimović's 'King Of The Jungle' Ahead Of World Cup Semifinals?
Typically, one cannot be sure what or who they will encounter in the jungle. But this summer, one can expect to find Zlatan Ibrahimović on the prowl.
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English referee will miss out on massive World Cup final bonus due to controversial ban
Former US men's team defender Jonathan Bornstein discusses FIFA's controversial decision to reverse Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play in the critical World Cup Round of 16 match. Bornstein explains why the call was "proper," contrasting it with the Norway coach's criticism. The USA is set to face top-ranked Belgium.
Spain advances to second-ever World Cup Final after dominating France in semifinal match
Hosts discuss the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup semifinal clash between France and Spain, set to take place today in Dallas. Sports and entertainment reporter Mike Gunzelman analyzes the intense matchup, noting Spain's strong defense against Kylian Mbappé. He also reflects on the tournament's massive success and growing soccer fandom in the US.
Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France
ARLINGTON, Texas: Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday. A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal on a close offside call that came soon after Porro’s give-and-go with Dani Olmo in the 58th minute had put Spain up 2-0. But it was Yamal’s smart play against a veteran defender that put Spain in the lead. Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
2010 World Cup champions Spain to play in Sunday final against Argentina or England
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
Barcola and Tchouameni start for France, Spain unchanged for World Cup semi-final
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 14 : France recalled Bradley Barcola to their attack and Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield for their World Cup semi-final against Spain on Tuesday as Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged side.
Messi in a happy place as Argentina ready to take on England
ATLANTA, July 14 : Lionel Messi is contentedly enjoying his sixth World Cup, and his teammates are revelling in their captain's delight, Argentina's Rodrigo de Paul said on Tuesday as the holders prepared for Wednesday's semi-final clash against England.
Spain apologises for ex-PM's column questioning 'Frenchness' of France team
MADRID/PARIS July 14 : Spain has apologised for a column penned by conservative former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy contending that France's men's soccer team lacked French players, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday.