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Portugal vs Spain live: Merino scores in injury time to send La Roja to quarter-finals

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time as Spain edged Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday, extending La Roja's run without conceding a goal and putting an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. Follow our liveblog for minu

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Trump confirms call at centre of red card controversy 'with massive political consequences

President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun but said he did not request it be overturned. Belgium, who the US will be playing in the quarterfinal, have called the deci

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World Cup 2026: Ronaldo out of his last World Cup as Spain beat Portugal

Mikel Merino broke the deadlock in injury time as Spain continue their perfect run with a 1-0 win. Portugal's exit means Cristiano Ronaldo played his final game at the World Cup, as he confirmed he's retiring from international football. Spain will face Belgium next after Rudi Ga

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World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal in Ronaldo swan song match

Spain have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Portugal (1-0). Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final World Cup match.

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George Lucas likens AI sceptics to luddites clinging to horses and carts

The Star Wars director has called AI technology ‘the future’ of film-making and advised ‘there’s nothing you can do about it’Star Wars director George Lucas has added his voice to the growing chorus of film-makers receptive to the rising use of AI tools in moviemaking.Speaking in

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'It seems like the politics are starting to drown out some of the excellent football'

Paris' public prosecutor said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into a Paraguayan lawmaker's comments about France football captain Kylian Mbappe. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Alexander Cooley is Claire Tow Professor of Political Science, Barnard College.

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World Cup 2026: FIFA's Balohun decision will "send shockwaves through footbal"

🏆⚽"This is going to send shockwaves through football." Sport journalist Andreas Evagora assesses #FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin #Balogun's red card suspension after Trump's request for review. More on #F24Spotlight

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Meet Shirley, 'Les Bleus' 96-year-old World Cup house mate and number one fan

When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and was even gifted a French football jersey by the tea

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Spain faces deadly wildfires, at least 12 killed, 19 missing in Andalusia

At least 12 people have died in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with many victims killed while trying to flee the flames by car or on foot in southern Almeria. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, where authorities say the fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the

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World Cup 2026: How Haaland’s Norway reached football heights

Playing at their first World Cup since 1998, Norway have stormed into the last eight and will face England on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. Led by "The Cyborg" Erling Haaland, powered by a golden generation and backed by years of structural reform, the Vikings' spectac

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Norway-England live: Schjelderup stuns Three Lions with early breakthrough

Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football's traditional powers. Fo

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South Africa 2026 World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, according to the country's sports ministry on Saturday. Officials have not disclosed a cause of death for the football player who represented his country in the ongoing World Cup. Police opened an investigation after

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