UEFA furious over FIFA's $20B World Cup plan; Argentina accuses US Democrats

A FIFA panel has acknowledged that Swiss forward Breel Embolo was wrongly sent off during the recent World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), soccer's law-making body, clarified on Monday that the VAR protocol for "mistaken identity" should not have been applied in Embolo's case, which led to his second yellow card and ejection from the game. The controversial decision, which occurred when the score was tied 1-1, significantly altered the game's momentum, with Argentina ultimately winning 3-1 in extra time.

Meanwhile, Argentine President Javier Milei has sparked controversy by accusing the U.S. Democratic Party, along with the governments of Brazil and Mexico, of financing a "coordinated anti-Argentina campaign." Milei asserted that this alleged campaign was behind criticisms of Argentina's national team, accusations of racism among its supporters, and theories suggesting preferential treatment for Lionel Messi's squad during the World Cup. The president made these claims without providing evidence, in remarks broadcast on a local radio station and during an event in Brazil.