Good morning, football fans! Welcome to the Dongqiudi Morning News for July 21st. Let's see what happened on the first day after the World Cup ended.

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England legend Kevin Keegan dies of cancer at age 75

Former England player and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. Keegan's family announced in January that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The legendary striker won the Ballon d'Or twice, in 1978 and 1979.

[Official: Bayern Munich extends Laimer's contract until 2029; reportedly, his pre-tax annual salary exceeds €10 million]

[TA: FIFA will investigate post-match clash between Spanish and Argentine players]

According to The Athletic, FIFA will investigate the clash between Spanish and Argentine players after the World Cup final.

What's going on here? Cristiano Ronaldo liked a video from Spanish media claiming that "FIFA wants to give the World Cup to Messi."

Argentina lost to Spain and failed to defend their title. Four days ago, a host on the Spanish media outlet Espejo Publico pointed out on a program that "Argentina should have been eliminated long ago; FIFA wants to give the World Cup to Messi." A clip of this video was then liked by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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[Fans send a funny banner to the Spanish team: The seventh boxing night, Gavi vs Paredes]

[A Chinese Argentine fan in Shanghai was taken away by police for racist remarks against a Spanish fan.]

After the World Cup final, a Spanish fan was celebrating his victory in the street when a Chinese man wearing an Argentina jersey repeatedly provoked him, threw water at him, and even committed racist acts. The man was eventually taken away by the police.

[Olisser refuses to give money to his illegitimate daughter; ex-girlfriend accuses him: How can he be so indifferent to his child?]

According to Bild, Bayern Munich star Olissie is being sued by his ex-girlfriend for refusing to pay child support for their illegitimate daughter. Olissie earns approximately €14 million annually at Bayern. His ex-girlfriend, Fatima, said, "I really can't accept how someone can be so indifferent to their own child."

Messi: It will take a long time to heal this wound; congratulations to Spain on winning the championship.

Enzo: Some things are more important than winning or losing; playing for Argentina is my greatest honor.

[Romano: Rodri does dream of joining Real Madrid, but Florentino Pérez has not yet decided whether to proceed]

[Yamall: Messi is the greatest of all time, I have always admired him; he encouraged me to follow my own path]

[Spain and Argentina to meet again? Argentine media: European and American Cups may restart in November]

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[Details of Paredes' assault: He punched and kicked Garcia, knocking him down twice]

[Post-match riots in Argentina: Armored vehicles lead the way, followed by armed military and police with continuous gunfire]

Henry: Spain left Messi isolated; Rodri may win another Ballon d'Or.

[This time he hit the target; Paredes talks about his powerful shot on the Dutch bench two years ago: It's a pity I missed]

[Archivo VAR: Cucurelli only slightly covered his mouth; Messi's complaint was rejected by the referee]

[Sky Italia Exclusive: Italy tries to invite Guardiola to coach the national team; Maldini met with him this weekend]

[Official Ballon d'Or statement: To win the Ballon d'Or, you must be the best player of the season, not just the best player in the World Cup]

Match Preview

July 21st today

16:00 FA Cup Round of 16: Dalian Kewei vs. Beijing Guoan

19:00 FA Cup Round of 16: Shanghai Harbour vs. Shenzhen Xinpeng City

19:35 FA Cup Round of 16: Shanghai Shenhua vs. Qingdao Hainiu

19:35 FA Cup Round of 16: Chongqing Tonglianglong vs Qingdao West Coast

19:35 FA Cup Round of 16: Wuhan Three Towns vs Shandong Taishan

20:00 FA Cup Round of 16: Henan vs. Dalian Yingbo

20:00 FA Cup Round of 16: Yunnan Yukun vs Chengdu Rongcheng

July 22

23:00 Friendly Match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Milton Keynes Dons