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Messi and Salah headline a blockbuster World Cup last-16 clash as Argentina face Egypt. Belgium power past the USA 4-1 to book a quarterfinal spot against Spain, who eliminated Portugal with a late Merino goal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. Mbappe fires back at a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after France's win. At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka stuns top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarterfinals.

Messi and Salah face off in World Cup last-16 showdown

Messi and Salah face off in World Cup last-16 showdownArgentina and Egypt meet in a highly anticipated World Cup last-16 match featuring two of football's biggest icons: Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah. Both players are confirmed starters for the clash, with Messi looking to reclaim the Golden Boot lead. Defending champions Argentina carry co-favourite status but insist they feel no added pressure. The winner advances to the quarterfinals.

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Messi and Salah both start as Argentina face Egypt LIVE! (Sky Sports)
Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons (BBC)
Argentina ‘not feeling pressure’ of being World Cup co-favourites, Messi to startDefending champions face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt on Tuesday for a place in quarter-finals as Messi looks to reclaim lead in Golden Boot race. (SCMP)
Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown (Arab News)

Belgium dominates USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Belgium dominates USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinalsBelgium advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the USA, punishing defensive lapses from the host nation. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to lead the Belgian charge. The win was overshadowed by a pre-match controversy over the lifting of Florian Balogun's suspension. Belgium now face Spain in the next round.

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De Ketelaere double fires Belgium past USA, Spain next in World Cup last 8Hosts knocked out in convincing fashion after build-up dominated by row over lifting of Florian Balogun’s suspension. (SCMP)
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere celebrates after scoring his side’s opener against the USA. Photo: AP (SCMP)
Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses (Arab News)

Spain eliminates Portugal with late goal, ends Ronaldo's World Cup

Spain eliminates Portugal with late goal, ends Ronaldo's World CupSpain scored a dramatic late winner through Mikel Merino to knock Portugal out of the World Cup in the round of 16. The defeat likely ends Cristiano Ronaldo's international career, as the 41-year-old legend exits the tournament without adding to his World Cup tally. Spain advance to face Belgium in the quarterfinals.

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Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career (CNN)
Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career (AP News)
Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup (Arab News)

Mbappe condemns racist attack by Paraguayan senator after France win

Mbappe condemns racist attack by Paraguayan senator after France winKylian Mbappe has publicly condemned racist remarks made against him by a Paraguayan senator following France's World Cup victory. French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the incident. The senator's comments have drawn widespread international backlash, with Mbappe using his platform to call out the abuse and demand accountability.

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Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France’s win (SCMP)
French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator (Arab News)
Kylian Mbappe condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match (Arab News)

Naomi Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

Naomi Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinalsNaomi Osaka produced a stunning performance to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The win marks a major milestone for Osaka, who has often preferred to discuss fashion over tennis but now commands attention with her on-court achievements. She joins Coco Gauff in the last eight at the All England Club.

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Wimbledon Day Nine LIVE! Can Osaka join Gauff in the semi-finals? (Sky Sports)
Naomi Osaka overpowers top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals (CNN)
Osaka wants to talk fashion rather than tennis — now there’s no choice (The Independent)