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Bari: Aurelio and Luigi De Laurentiis under investigation for false accounting and fraudulent bankruptcy
Aurelio and Luigi De Laurentiis are at the centre of an investigation by the Bari Prosecutor’s Office into alleged false accounting and fraudulent bankruptcy offences related to their management of ...
Napoli must trim squad before signings, says president De Laurentiis
Napoli are aiming to challenge for the Scudetto in 2026-27, though president Aurelio De Laurentiis said new signings were not close. The post Napoli must trim squad before signings, says president De Laurentiis appeared first on SoccerNews.
How far have Paraguay advanced in the World Cup? All-time historical records and best finishes
While there aren't many great runs in World Cup history, Paraguay have their share of dramatic moments to be proud of. The current World Cup marks Paraguay‘s return to the tournament after a 16-year absence and their 9th appearance overall, adding another chapter to a rich history that includes several memorable campaigns decided by the finest of margins. Their best-ever performance came in 2010, when they reached the quarterfinals after winning their group. They opened with a 1-1 draw against Italy before defeating Slovakia 2-0 and securing first place with a 0-0 draw against New Zealand. That finish allowed them to face Japan instead of one of the group winners. It was not easy, as Paraguay needed a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw to advance. Their tournament ended with a 1-0 defeat to eventual champions Spain, a match remembered for Óscar Cardozo’s missed penalty during regulation. Other World Cup performances While they have not matched their quarterfinal run since, Paraguay reached the Round of 16 three times before the current tournament. They did so for the first time in 1986, when they were eliminated by England in a 3-0 defeat. Paraguay was forcing the penalties against France until Blanc scored (Ben Radford /Allsport) Their next appearance in the knockout stage came in 1998, when they came within six minutes of forcing a penalty shootout against France before Laurent Blanc scored the golden goal in the 114th minute of extra time. In 2002, Paraguay again reached the Round of 16 but suffered another heartbreaking elimination against Germany, who scored the only goal of the match through Oliver Neuville in the 88th minute. Their 2026 campaign Paraguay finished third in Group D after losing 4-1 to the USMNT, defeating Turkey 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with Australia. In the Round of 32, they produced the biggest surprise of the tournament by eliminating Germany in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Paraguay vs France: Date, kickoff time and venue for 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash
There are confirmed date, kickoff time and venue for the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match between Paraguay and France. There have already been several surprises at the 2026 World Cup, but none was more unexpected than Paraguay‘s penalty shootout victory over Germany in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16. Their next opponent is France. The match between Paraguay and France is scheduled for July 4, just one day after the Round of 32 concludes. While France may enter as the favorite, Germany’s elimination showed that no team can afford to underestimate its opponent. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET at Philadelphia Stadium, one of the tournament’s largest venues with a capacity of 67,593. The stadium should see another packed crowd as Paraguay attempt to continue their remarkable run against a great team. Their previous match The two teams reached this stage in very different ways. While the tournament has already produced several surprises, including Cape Verde’s draw against Spain, Paraguay and France booked their places in the Round of 16 with contrasting performances. Orlando Gill was Paraguay’s hero against Germany (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) Paraguay’s victory was filled with tension. Germany came from behind to level the match at 1-1, had a goal disallowed in extra time, and Paraguay missed two penalties that could have sealed the shootout before finally advancing. France, meanwhile, had a much more comfortable path. They showcased their attacking quality throughout the match against Sweden, securing a 3-0 victory to book their place in the Round of 16 with an impressive all-around performance. A famous antecedent These teams have produced two memorable meetings. The first came at the 1958 World Cup, when Paraguay led 3-2 before France mounted a comeback to win 7-3. They met again in the Round of 16 in 1998, where eventual champions France needed a 114th-minute golden goal from Laurent Blanc to eliminate Paraguay.
Napoli seeking consistency with Allegri, claims club president
Napoli finished second in Serie A despite a disappointing European campaign, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants to see a change. The post Napoli seeking consistency with Allegri, claims club president appeared first on SoccerNews.