Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup

Infantino claims critics of World Cup ‘missed it all’ He again defends Balogun affair and treatment of Iran The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament ⁠as a success that celebrated ⁠unity, safety and inclusion. In ​an open letter published on Monday, Infantino said detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions of fans around the world who wit...

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FIFA president's leaked letter to Argentina following World Cup Final brawl comes across as tone deaf

Gianni Infantino's leaked letter praised Argentina's "professionalism" while FIFA simultaneously investigates the post-final brawl involving players.

FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate

FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.

FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics

In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.

Brazil recalls Argentina ambassador after Milei insults Lula at Flavio Bolsonaro campaign launch

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina Sunday after President Javier Milei referred to his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as a "convict" and a "thief" during an event formally nominating right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to run in the presidential election. Argentina's president had flown to Brazil for the event with Bolsonaro, where he made a speech warning against a supposed "Lula risk" from leftist candidates hanging over the country.

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How Women Content Creators Became The Breakout Story Of The 2026 FIFA World Cup

From official FIFA-aligned correspondent programs to independent breakout stars, women content creators didn't just participate in the 2026 World Cup conversation. In several of the tournament's most cited data points, they led it.

By Olivia Shalhoup, Contributor

US faces the challenge of turning soccer into a mass sport following the success of the World Cup

An Ipsos poll reveals that nearly 60% of Americans believe the tournament will increase interest in the sport

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Sorry Gianni, your Trumpian rant does not undo World Cup failure

Fifa president Infantino launched a tirade at anyone who dared to question the success of the recent World Cup, writes Will Castle, but his Trump tribute act doesn’t change the fact that his interventions made the tournament worse

By Will Castle

Gianni Infantino Lashes Out at World Cup Critics

The FIFA president ripped the media in an Instagram post.

Lopes Cabral's curling goal against Argentina voted FIFA World Cup's best goal

Lopes Cabral earned the honour for his curling strike into the top corner against Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Is Gianni Infantino ‘unfit to govern’ Fifa? We break down his Trump-esque rant on the controversies that dogged the World Cup

World football’s chief accuses detractors of ‘spreading hate’ as he dismisses controversies of World Cup in bizarre Instagram message

By Tom Morgan

Paphos EOA defends recruitment procedures

Paphos district government organisation (EOA) insisted on Monday that all recent recruitment procedures were carried out in accordance with existing legislation, following questions over delays in publishing results and the evaluation process used for certain positions. It said that all procedures followed complied with legislation. The EOA said it had faced significant understaffing across several […]

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei speech

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations following "insults" levelled by President Javier Milei against his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter

Sands China looks to bounce back after World Cup-related lull in Macau

Shakira & Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Rules Global Charts, BTS’ ‘Normal’ Blasts Back to Top Five

“Dai Dai” reigns again following the World Cup final halftime show.

By Gary Trust

China supports Brazil in opposing ‘interference’: Xi to Lula

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Monday that he supports the country in “opposing external interference”, Beijing’s state media said, reporting a call between the leaders. The conversation between Xi and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comes less than three months before a tense election in Brazil pitting the incumbent against […]

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Infantino slams World Cup critics

He urged detractors to "take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray"

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'Spreading hate': FIFA's Infantino takes swipe at World Cup critics

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the World Cup as a success, dismissing critics as spreaders of hate and falsehoods while praising the tournament’s unity, safety and inclus...

Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Milei’s claim on Mexico funding ‘anti-Argentina campaign’

The Argentine president accused Brazil, Mexico and US Democrats of taking part in a scheme to defame the country during the World Cup La entrada Claudia Sheinbaum rejects Milei’s claim on Mexico funding ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Martina Jaureguy

FULL LIST: Nigerians among 175 World Cup visitors seeking asylum in Canada

10 Nigerians are among 175 World Cup visitors who sought asylum in Canada after the tournament. Discover the full list of nationalities. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigerians-among-175-world-cup-visitors-seeking-asylum-in-canada/

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Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup 2026 goal of tournament award

Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral has been named the winner of the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his stunning strike against Argentina in the Round of 32 was voted the competition's best goal. The post Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral wins World Cup 2026 goal of tournament award appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Taj apologizes to Iranians for disappointing World Cup campaign

TEHRAN - Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has apologized to the Iranian people following the national team's disappointing World Cup campaign, admitting that Team Melli fell short of expectations after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Cape Verde’s Lopes Cabral’s goal wins Goal of the Tournament at 2026 World Cup

Sidny Lopes Cabral’s stunner for Cabo Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament for the FIFA World Cup 2026. “I hope I get some pictures standing next to Messi,” said Sidny Lopes Cabral before sharing a stage with football’s VIP of VIPs. The photographers pocketed […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

Our Team Falls Short Against Greece in Thrilling Water Polo World Cup Super Final

The Hungarian men’s water polo team won the silver medal at the World Cup Super Final in Sydney, where it suffered a 15-14 defeat to the Greek team in Sunday’s final. The Hungarian team came back from a three-goal deficit in the final quarter to tie the game, but their rivals secured the victory with […] The post Our Team Falls Short Against Greece in Thrilling Water Polo World Cup Super Final appeared first on Hungary Today.

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Mercosur's two largest partners in their worst diplomatic crisis as Brazil recalls its envoy

Brazil on Sunday recalled its ambassador in Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, for consultations and summoned Argentina's ambassador in Brasília, Daniel Raimondi, to provide explanations at the Foreign Ministry, in the sharpest diplomatic response between the two countries in years. The measures, taken by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, follow the speech Argentine President Javier Milei delivered on Saturday in São Paulo at the convention that formalized Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy.