French FA chief condemns ‘disgraceful’ ex-Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert for racist remarkParaguay legend Jose Luis Chilavert has been labelled a “disgrace” by French Football Association (FFF) chief Philippe Diallo for “racist” comments made towards France before their World Cup 2026 last 16 clash.The former Paraguayan goalkeeper said that his national team would face a “squad from Africa” in the World Cup tie in Philadelphia.The 60-year-old has shared a screenshot on social media of comments he attributed to former French forward Christophe Dugarry, which stated that Paraguay would get hammered by Les Bleus.”Christophe, you’re right. In 1998 we faced the French and now PY will face a squad from Africa,” Chilavert said.Luke Baker5 July 2026 01:01France prove they can win ugly in bad-tempered clash – and World Cup history is repeating itselfAfter the ‘Star Spangled Banner’, the star-studded France team. The World Cup bade farewell to Philadelphia amid celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this city.For Les Bleus, the declarations of brilliance had come earlier. This, though, was an illustration they can win ugly, and that their brightest star keeps on shining.America’s birthday had the feel of just another day for Kylian Mbappe, whose World Cup goals are so frequent, but France’s potential semi-final falls on Bastille Day. Do not bet against Mbappe scoring then, either. Now only Morocco stand in their way of another trip to the last four after Paraguay’s resistance was eventually ended.Read Richard Jolly’s full report from Philadelphia:Richard Jolly at Philadelphia Stadium5 July 2026 00:50Paraguay 0-1 FranceCelebrations from France and well-earned ones(Reuters)(Reuters)(Reuters)Luke Baker5 July 2026 00:24Latest Golden Boot standingsKylian Mbappe’s penalty today put him back level with Lionel Messi atop the Golden Boot standings on seven goals.And the Frenchman actually holds the tiebreaker currently with two assists to Messi’s none.Both men are still in the tournament though and likely to add to their tallies.1. Kylian Mbappe (France), 7 goals, (2 assists)2. Lionel Messi (Argentina), 7 goals3. Erling Haaland (Norway), 5 goals= 3. Harry Kane (England), 5 goals5. Ousmane Dembele (France), 4 goals (2 assists)= 6. Vinicius Jr (Brazil), 4 goals (1 assist)= 6. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain), 4 goals (1 assist)= 6. Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), 4 goals (1…
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