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FIFA Investigates Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Amid World Cup

FIFA is investigating Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes for an alleged rape in New Zealand during the World Cup, overshadowing the team's historic performance. This comes as the tournament progresses into the knockout stages, with African teams aiming for further success.

28 Jun, 14:40 — 29 Jun, 05:01
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BBCHigh1d ago

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss

South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

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FTVery High1d ago

How Vinícius Júnior became central to Brazil’s World Cup dream

Real Madrid winger holds key to Brazil’s hopes of winning first world title since 2002

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Cape Verde’s World Cup team captain accused of raping Brazilian translator during overseas trip

FIFA confirmed it has been in contact with New Zealand law enforcement, but said it could not comment further on the allegations

By Graig Graziosi

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Everything You Need to Know for Germany vs. Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup

Germany, Paraguay square off with a Round of 16 berth on the line The knockout stage leaves no room for second chances. Germany opens its bid for a fifth FIFA World Cup title Monday afternoon when it faces Paraguay in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium. The winner advances to the Round of 16.…

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indian-expressMostly Factual2d ago

A world away from Cape Verde, the party is endless in this Boston suburb

By Sandip G

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irish-independent1d ago

Why wrapping Pico Lopes in the Ireland flag was not the right way to mark Cape Verde’s World Cup heroics

Can you imagine the reaction had Ray Houghton draped himself in a Scottish Saltire following his winning goal against Italy at Giants Stadium?

By Tony Considine

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japan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

South Korean president blasts coach and soccer leaders after early World Cup exit

Social media posts showing shops with signs banning the South Korea coach ⁠from the premises have gone viral in the country.

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Daily NationMostly Factual1d ago

Fifa World Cup: Africa looks to make more history in knockout stage

Of the 10 African teams at the tournament, only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup

Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga will miss their key World Cup clash against Uzbekistan on Saturday because he was not granted a ​United States visa.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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actualite-cdMixed1d ago

The World Cup Broadcast Controversy - Tempo.co English

The World Cup Broadcast Controversy  Tempo.co English

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First report: indian-express · 28 Jun, 14:40Full coverage: 16 · 14hWindow: 14h
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indian-express28 Jun, 14:40First to report

A world away from Cape Verde, the party is endless in this Boston suburb

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la-repubblica28 Jun, 17:48

Ryan Mendes, il capitano di Capo Verde, accusato di stupro in Nuova Zelanda

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The Independent28 Jun, 20:16

Cape Verde’s World Cup team captain accused of raping Brazilian translator during overseas trip

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abidjan-net29 Jun, 01:27

Lionel Messi Extends Lead as Top Scorer in 2026 World Cup - Tempo.co English

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channel-news-asia29 Jun, 02:49

Australia's young gun Herrington hopes for Salah test at World Cup

Daily Nation29 Jun, 03:00

Fifa World Cup: Africa looks to make more history in knockout stage

tunisia-live29 Jun, 03:14

Japan Challenges Brazil in World Cup Knockout Round - 조선일보

actualite-cd29 Jun, 03:23

The World Cup Broadcast Controversy - Tempo.co English

BBC29 Jun, 03:34

South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss

japan-times29 Jun, 03:49

South Korean president blasts coach and soccer leaders after early World Cup exit

die-presse29 Jun, 03:56

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FT29 Jun, 04:00

How Vinícius Júnior became central to Brazil’s World Cup dream

berlingske29 Jun, 04:16

BBC: Infantinos VM-flyrejser svarer til 78 personers årlige udledning

irish-independent29 Jun, 04:30

Why wrapping Pico Lopes in the Ireland flag was not the right way to mark Cape Verde’s World Cup heroics

myjoyonline29 Jun, 04:32

DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup

Yahoo29 Jun, 05:01Latest update

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