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FIFA referee chief defends Egypt vs Argentina decisions

FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly hit back at allegations of bias following Egypt’s dramatic round of 16 exit against Argentina. The legendary former official insisted that the integrity of the tournament remains intact despite a formal complaint and heavy criticism from the Egyptian camp.

Switzerland stars fired up for Lionel Messi and Argentina clash

Switzerland's stars are fully motivated ahead of their monumental World Cup quarter-final showdown against reigning champions Argentina in Kansas City. Skipper Granit Xhaka has declared that his team is eager to cause a significant upset in the tournament, while several players relish the dream privilege of facing Lionel Messi for the first time.

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Argentine FA under FBI investigation

The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president Claudio Tapia over potential financial irregularities. Authorities are examining whether hundreds of millions of dollars channelled through American banks constitute money laundering or wire fraud during the ongoing World Cup.

Hayes meets Messi and Salah at World Cup

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was left starstruck at the World Cup after sharing the pitch with two of the greatest players of all time. The Olympic gold-winning manager was invited to perform the ceremonial coin flip before Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 clash against Egypt, bringing her face-to-face with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah - an unforgettable moment that even had Arsenal legend Ian Wright labelling the USWNT boss "the queen GOAT."

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