Spanish PM Sanchez condemns predecessor's racist remarks on French football team

Sanchez blasts ‘xenophobic’ comments by ex-PM about French team

MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez denounced Sunday what he called xenophobic statements by his conservative predecessor Mariano Rajoy, who had written in an opinion piece that France's national football team had no French players.There are those who still measure belonging by surname, place of birth, or skin colour. Others measure it by our roots in a country and our will to contribute to it, Sanchez wrote on X.

Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez

El periodista Roberto Gómez acusa al Barcelona de chantaje al Atlético y advierte que el club rojiblanco ignorará a Laporta en el caso Julián Álvarez. The post Gómez: Laporta actuó con ‘chantaje’ y el Atlético le cierra la puerta en el caso Álvarez appeared first on Football España.

Sepanyol tutup mulut pengkritik

ATLANTA: Pengendali Sepanyol, Luis de la Fuente menyelar pihak yang meragui kemampuan pasukannya selepas juara Eropah itu bangkit membelasah Arab Saudi 4-0 pada aksi kedua Kumpulan H Piala Dunia 2026, semalam. Menurutnya, kritikan yang diterima selepas keputusan seri tanpa jaringan menentang Cape Verde sebelum ini dianggap keterlaluan memandangkan skuad muda Sepanyol sedang menikmati tempoh konsisten ... Read more The post Sepanyol tutup mulut pengkritik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

French football chief condemns Chilavert’s remarks that Les Bleus are ‘a squad from Africa’

The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, has condemned José Luis Chilavert after the former Paraguay goalkeeper said Les Bleus are “a squad from Africa”. “I condemn in the strongest possible terms the racist remarks made by José Luis Chilavert against the French national team, which undermine the values of respect, fraternity, and diversity in our football,” Diallo wrote in a social media post on Saturday. Chilavert, one of Paraguay’s most famous footballers, made the remarks in the run-up to his country’s last-16 clash with France on Saturday.

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England boss Thomas Tuchel focused on calm at eye of the World Cup storm

The England manager downplayed talk of hostility and the potential of Mexican fans making for a sleepless night at their hotel.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spian coach Luis de la Fuente "proud" as La Roja beat Uruguay 1-0 in Group H clash

Zapopan [Mexico], June 27 (ANI): Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed pride in his squad after their 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash, praising the team's unity, discipline, and ability to handle high-pressure moments.This is Spain's first victory against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. The prior two games ended in a draw. La Roja's Alex Baena was named Player of the Match

2026 World Cup: ‘I won’t apologize’ – Paraguay coach, Alfaro on insults on France’s Deschamps

Paraguay head coach, Gustavo Alfaro, has stated that he will not extend an apology to his French counterpart, Didier Deschamps, regarding the insults directed at the Frenchman from the Paraguay bench during their Round of Sixteen match on Saturday. The coach maintained that he did not hear any derogatory remarks from his bench towards Deschamps [] 2026 World Cup: ‘I won’t apologize’ – Paraguay coach, Alfaro on insults on France’s Deschamps

Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé

Paraguay, France condemn racist remarks against soccer player Mbappé

🚨 FFF takes Mbappé racism case to court

The French Football Federation described Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla’s racist comments against Kylian Mbappé as “aberrant and unacceptable.” In a statement, the FFF announced that it wi...

Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team

Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’The former Spanish conservative prime minister Mariano Rajoy is facing growing accusations of racism after writing in a World Cup newspaper column that the French national team “does not have any French players”.Rajoy, who was in office from 2011 to 2018, pondered Spain’s looming semi-final showdown with France in an article for the online newspaper El Debate on Friday. Continue reading...

Paraguayan commentator who said FIFA killed football expelled from World Cup

Paraguayan commentator who said FIFA killed football expelled from World Cup

French Embassy in Argentina slams Mendoza official's ‘racist’ remarks

Hebe Casado, Mendoza's right-wing deputy governor, defends herself after being barred from bilateral meetings with the French Embassy; Official called France's football team ill-mannered African team following World Cup win over Paraguay, comments French Ambassador Romain Nadal says were unambiguously racist. Leer más

Jarell Quansah banned for TWO games: FIFA refuse to show mercy to England star after Mexico red card - despite bending to Donald Trump's World Cup intervention

Jarell Quansah banned for TWO games: FIFA refuse to show mercy to England star after Mexico red card - despite bending to Donald Trump's World Cup intervention

'A despicable woman unworthy of her office': Kylian Mbappé responds to racist remarks from Paraguayan senator

The captain of the French national football team responded on Monday to a racist message posted by Celeste Amarilla. The Paraguayan politician's comments came in the wake of the Albirroja's defeat by Les Bleus in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Mexico Become Second Host Nation to Leave World Cup 2026

Mexico Become Second Host Nation to Leave World Cup 2026

Ash Sarkar: USA Can 'F*ck Off From Football'

"We don't want you. We don't need you." On Sunday, Fifa suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban so he could play in the knockout loss to Belgium. The next day, Donald Trump admitted he had called Fifa president Gianni Infantino to ask for that review to happen. On Novara Live, Ash Sarkar argues that the US culture of “sports entertainment” is more concerned with delivering spectacle than the tradition of international competition.

Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World Cup

In 1990, Mexico's national team was banned from competing in the World Cup in Italy because of a scandal that still reverberates in the country's sporting memory: Los Cachirules. The post Los Cachirules: The ‘own goal’ scandal that kept Mexico out of the 1990 World Cup appeared first on Mexico News Daily

FIFA receives Mexico complaint before England World Cup match

FIFA receives Mexico complaint before England World Cup match

FIFA and UEFA Stance on Russian Football Return as IOC Lift Suspension

FIFA and UEFA have differing opinions on possibly lifting the ban on Russian football teams.

Jarell Quansah banned for two World Cup matches by Fifa after red card against Mexico

Fifa have banned Quansah for two games due to serious foul play against Mexico

Jiménez: “Sabemos que va a ser un partido difícil pero estamos confiados” | Pasión Mundial

El segundo máximo goleador de la selección mexicana contempla un partido difícil ante Inglaterra: sabe que es un equipo físico y gran calidad. México tendrá que atacar pero no descuidar la defensiva.

Mexico appoints Marquez after W. Cup exit

MEXICO CITY — Former Mexico and Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was named the country’s new head coach after Javier Aguirre stepped down following the co-host’s elimination from the World Cup. Mexico was beaten 3-2 by England in the last 16 in an epic game at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday. Marquez, who made 147 appearances [] The post Mexico appoints Marquez after W. Cup exit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Report: FIFA rescinds U.S. striker Flo Balogun's one-game suspension

Balogun will be available for Monday night vs. Belgium

Trump Undermines 2026 World Cup’s Integrity

European football associations condemn FIFA decision to lift U.S. forward Balogun suspension. On Monday, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) released a statement sharply criticizing the decision by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to suspend the sanction imposed on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. RELATED: European Commission Questions FIFA Over the Suspension of []

Why Mexican-Americans prefer to support Mexico | DW News

Mexican-American football fans in the USA often split allegiances between their two cultures. For many in Los Angeles, the Mexico national team trumps the nation they call home. #Mexico #USA #WorldCup #dwsports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

FIFA abandon plans to postpone England vs Mexico

FIFA has decided not to postpone the England-Mexico 2026 World Cup last-16 showdown despite claims to the contrary.According to the BBC, there were concerns about severe weather in Mexico City, but th...

Ecuador Midfielder Keeps Faith First After World Cup Exit

On Tuesday, Mexico knocked Ecuador out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but that didn't stop the team's midfielder Moisés Caicedo from...

The story of Argentina's love-hate relationship with Lionel Messi

The Rosario native has not always been adored in his own country.

Iran leaves World Cup with warm send-off from Mexican fans

Mexican fans gathered in Tijuana to bid farewell to Iran's national football team before the squad departed

UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun decision

European soccer body UEFA has lashed out at FIFA’s decision to suspend U.S. striker, Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban in the World Cup, after U.S. President Donald Trump called ‌FIFA to ask it to review the case, saying world soccer’s governing body had “crossed a red line” and undermined the integrity of the game. “We express The post UEFA slams FIFA over Balogun decision appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Belgium HC Rudi Garcia reacts to FIFA rescinding Folarin Balogun's suspension ahead of World Cup tilt

FIFA revoked THE United States Men's National Team forward Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension on Sunday. Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia slammed that decision.