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Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan to seal their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gabriel Martinelli netting a stoppage-time winner. Japan made the stronger start and stunned the five-time world champions in the 29th minute when Kaishū Sano surged forward from midfield before firing a low shot past Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Despite enjoying the lion's share of possession in the opening half, Brazil struggled to break down Japan's disciplined defence and went into the interval trailing 1-0. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made tactical adjustments after the break, introducing Endrick, whose presence injected fresh energy into Brazil's attack. However, Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki produced a series of impressive saves to prese...

South Korea’s head coach, Hong Myung-bo, has resigned from his position after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach "incapable." The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup departure for the second time. South Korea were expected to get out of a Group A that included the co-hosts Mexico as well as South Africa and Czechia. But they lost 1-0 against South Africa and Mexico, and finished on three points, their only success a 2-1 win against Czechia. “Over the past two years I asked myself the same question whenever I had to make important decisions, select players or prepare for training session and matches: ‘Is this the right choice for Korean football?’” ...

Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has been left devastated after his wife and two young children were confirmed dead following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week. Trejo, who plays for Venezuelan second-division club Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, spent three days desperately searching the ruins of his family's beachfront home in La Guaira in the hope of finding his wife, Yanina, and their children, Aarón and Ainhoa, alive. The 38-year-old was attending a training camp with his club in Caracas when the twin earthquakes occurred. He immediately travelled back to La Guaira, located about 18 miles north of the capital, only to discover that the apartment building where his family lived had collapsed. Speaking to CNN Español, Trejo's brother-in-law, Ricardo Ardiles...

The captain of Cape Verde has been accused of r@pe by a team translator after he allegedly entered her hotel room and choked her, according to reports. Ryan Mendes, 36, who has played in all three of the African island country’s World Cup games so far, was accused of s£xually ass@ulting a Brazilian woman hired to be the team’s translator during a trip to New Zealand to play a game in March, reported Brazil’s Globo news outlet. The unidentified woman said she approached at least three officials from the Cape Verdean soccer authorities, who did not respond, according to Brazilian media. The case is now being investigated by New Zealand police, who collected security camera footage from an Auckland hotel and are awaiting the results of a forensic investigation before they decide whet...

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continued her impressive return to form by winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds. The reigning world record holder produced a dominant display at Stade Charléty, comfortably finishing ahead of American athletes Grace Stark, who posted 12.38 seconds, and Alaysha Johnson, who crossed the line in 12.39 seconds. The victory marked the third occasion Amusan has recorded 12.28 seconds this season, having achieved the same time at the Xiamen and Rabat Diamond League meetings earlier in the year. Despite soaring temperatures in the French capital, the Nigerian delivered a composed and technically sound performance. Organisers had adjusted the competition schedule after an intense heat...

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has declined to confirm whether captain Cristiano Ronaldo will start in his side's Round of 32 clash against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo featured in all three of Portugal's group-stage matches, scoring twice in the team's victory over Uzbekistan. However, the 41-year-old has come under scrutiny, with some critics urging Martinez to leave him out of the starting lineup, arguing that his presence affects the team's overall style of play. Despite the growing debate, Martinez refused to reveal his plans for the knockout fixture, insisting that every selection decision would be guided by performance data and tactical considerations. "Cristiano has always been a player who knows how to be in the right place at the right time," Martine...

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and his partner, Noa van der Bij, are grieving the heartbreaking loss of their unborn son, whom they had named Elijah Raphael Gakpo. The couple shared the tragic news in an emotional Instagram Story, accompanied by a touching black-and-white photograph showing their hands gently resting on their baby, who was wrapped in a blanket and dressed in a knitted cap. In their heartfelt message, they wrote: "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy. "Thank you for your love and support." They also paid tribute to their son by writing: "Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son." Following the announcement, an outpouring of condolences came from fans, teammates, and members of the foo...

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded on Sunday, paving the way for the tournament's first-ever Round of 32. With FIFA expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 participating nations, the 2026 edition introduces an additional knockout phase before the traditional Round of 16. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups secured automatic qualification, while the eight highest-ranked third-placed teams completed the 32-team lineup. One of the standout stories of the group stage was the impressive performance of tournament newcomers Cabo Verde. The African side progressed to the knockout stage without recording a single victory, becoming the first nation since Chile in 1998 to advance after drawing all three of their group matches. Cabo Verde played out stalemates against...

Portuguese footballer, Rúben Neves has revealed that he still sends WhatsApp messages to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, nearly a year after the Liverpool forward died in a tragic car crash. Speaking on SIC’s Alta Definição, the Portugal midfielder said he and Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso, have kept a WhatsApp group that includes Jota’s account, using it to share special moments and preserve his memory. “I still talk to him. Few people know this,” Neves said. “We have a WhatsApp group with Rute and Diogo, and it’s still there. Whenever something special happens, I have the conversations archived on my WhatsApp so I can continue to send him messages.” Jota died on July 3, 2025, aged 28, after the Lamborghini he was travelling in with his brother, André Silva, cras...

Malawi head coach, Lovemore Fazili, has named a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Scorchers will open camp for the competition at the Mpira Village in Blantyre on Sunday. Fazil retained the core of the team that has represented the Scorchers throughout the year.  Malawi will be making their maiden WAFCON appearance in Morocco. The Scorchers have been drawn in Group C with defending champions Nigeria, Zambia and Egypt. Malawi will face the Super Falcons in their opening fixture at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, on Monday,  28 July. For eye witness news report, Contact us SNOW TV NEWS via snowmediatv@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +2348143077239 FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MED...