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China takes Mbappé's apology 'seriously' after backlash over his ‘Chinese dictator’ comments
China takes Kylian Mbappé's apology seriously following intense backlash over his controversial Mao Zedong comments.
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Global Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Just Apologized to China—for a Mao Zedong Meme
Global soccer star Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid spark a broadcast dispute in China following a Mao Zedong meme controversy.
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Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
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Iranian World Cup soccer fans wave pre-revolutionary flag inside stadium despite FIFA ban
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Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand
Iran rallies twice to force a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a politically charged World Cup opener
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Top Democrats watch Brazil-Morocco match
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s World Cup access sparks political and partisan debates amid high-profile match attendance
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Clint Dempsey rips Jesse Marsch following USMNT national anthem ‘beg’ comments: ‘Stay in your own lane’
Former USMNT star Clint Dempsey clashes with Canada coach Jesse Marsch over anthem remarks, reigniting soccer diplomacy tensions.
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Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
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Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot
A Somali referee barred from the 2026 World Cup is now set to officiate Europe’s biggest club match—sparking a debate over visas, politics, and FIFA’s response.