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World Cup kicks off with empty seat for French journalist detained in Algeria
FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has confirmed, praising a “strong show of support” from world football’s governing body ahead of the World Cup which kicks off on Thursday.
The freelance reporter was handed a seven-year prison sentence in Algeria last year over an interview with a football official accused of ties to a banned separatist movement.
The FIFA accreditation authorises Gleizes to cover the entire World Cup, held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, for the French magazine So Foot.
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The move “is a reminder that the rightful place of this sports journalist and football specialist is not in prison, but in the stadiums and behind the scenes of this major global competition”, RSF head Thibaut Bruttin said in a statement.
Based in Paris, RSF is a prominent media freedom advocacy group and coordinates a support committee for Gleizes.
Gleize’s parents, Sylvie and Francis Godard, expressed their “gratitude” to FIFA in a statement. They also reiterated their appeal for “clemency” from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, adding: “This never-ending situation has left us devastated”.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino kept an empty seat for the jailed reporter during his pre-tournament press conference on Wednesday, in a further gesture of support.
Infantino said he hoped that Gleizes, “the only sports journalist currently imprisoned in the world”, would be pardoned by the Algerian president and “even be able to join us during the World Cup”.
Hopes for Independence Day pardon
The 37-year-old reporter was arrested in May 2024 while travelling to northeastern Algeria’s Kabylie region to write about the country’s most decorated football club, JSK.
He was sentenced in June last year to seven years in jail for “glorifying terrorism” after he was earlier convicted of having contact with members of the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylie (MAK), a foreign-based group that Algiers has designated a terrorist organisation.
The Godards visited Gleizes in detention last week, telling AFP he was “being treated well but feels increasingly isolated from the outside world”.
His prison sentence, handed down at the height of a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, was upheld on appeal in December.
In March, Gleizes withdrew an appeal to the Supreme Court, in the hope of paving the way for a presidential pardon.
The path was further cleared on June 3 when the journalist’s lawyers announced that Algeria’s highest court of appeal had rejected an appeal from prosecutors for a tougher sentence, removing the last obstacle to a possible pardon.
Algeria traditionally issues pardons during major religious and national holidays, including on July 5, the day marking the independence of the North African country from French colonial rule in 1962.
(FRANCE 24 with AP and AFP)
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Guardians all-star third baseman José Ramírez was placed on the injured list on Sunday for only the second time in his major-league career because of a broken bone in his left hand.
Ramírez fractured the left hamate bone during the fifth inning of Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers, when he fouled out on a pop up to Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler.
“I felt something out of the normal after I finished the swing. I heard something pop and obviously my hands start hurting, so I knew something was off there,” Ramírez said through interpreter Agustin Rivero before Sunday’s game.
Ramírez said the team’s medical staff is still determining the timeline for surgery and recovery.
The seven-time all-star also broke the hamate bone in his right hand in 2019 and missed only a month. The normal recovery time post-surgery is five to seven weeks.
“That’s part of life. Those are things that are going to happen, so I’m not upset. It’s just part of the game and just got to keep going,” he said.
The 33-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has played in a franchise-record 1,681 games. He is also the only player in Cleveland’s 125-year history to have at least 300 stolen bases and 250 home runs.
The injury comes at the worst possible time for both Ramírez and Cleveland. Ramírez’s .239 batting average is his third lowest through the team’s first 72 games since he became an every day player in 2015, but he was off to a good start in June. Ramírez was batting .295 with two home runs and four RBIs this month.
The two-time defending AL Central champions are also involved in a tight division race. The Guardians (39-33) began Sunday one-half game in front of the surprising Chicago White Sox
“This group is so resilient. We know the hit of not having (Jose) for the next little bit, but it’s other guys opportunities to step up,” manager Stephen Vogt said.
Gabriel Arias was activated off the 60-day injured list to take Ramírez’s spot after being sidelined the past two months because of a strained left hamstring. Arias was on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus.
Arias will get the majority of the playing time at third base while Ramírez is sidelined. Daniel Schneemann and David Fry can also play third.
Ramírez isn’t the only injury the Guardians’ training staff is evaluating. Outfielder Chase DeLauter had an MRI Saturday night after he suffered a bruised right rib cage colliding with the outfield wall during the first inning of Saturday’s game.
Angel Martinez had a bruised foot after fouling off a pitch. The outfielder wasn’t in the lineup and is day to day.
Cleveland has a day off Monday before starting a three-game series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
This evening, the UFC will host an unprecedented event at the White House, putting on a series of fights to celebrate 250 years of the United States.
The UFC’s cage has been constructed on the South Lawn, where seven fights will take place – on the 80th birthday of US president Donald Trump, coincidentally.
Trump is a close friend of UFC president and CEO Dana White, who promised the greatest card in MMA history. And although fans have expressed disappointment in the actual quality of the bout list, it is still a strong collection of contests.
Here’s all you need to know:
When is the UFC White House event?
The event, named ‘UFC Freedom 250’, will take place on Sunday 14 June. The fights will begin at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET (1am BST on Monday).
How can I watch it?
The event will stream live on Paramount+ in the US and UK. TNT Sports and HBO Max also allow access to the fights in the UK. It was thought that CBS could show some of the action in the US, but Dana White said at the final pre-fight press conference: “It’s very simple, it’s on Paramount+. The whole show is on Paramount+.”
Who is fighting?
Subject to change; ‘C’ denotes champion:
Ilia Topuria (C) vs Justin Gaethje (lightweight title) – related: Topuria teases Trump in Oval Office meeting
Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane (interim heavyweight title)
Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi (bantamweight)
Derrick Lewis vs Josh Hokit (heavyweight) – related: Hokit throws up at weigh-in; ‘So what? I was drinking’
Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler (lightweight)
Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus (middleweight) – related: Daukaus claims he doesn’t deserve to fight at White House
Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia (featherweight)
Who can attend? Can I get a ticket?
There will be no general admission for the White House fights, which are expected to be invite-only. However, fans were able to apply for free tickets to watch the fights from the Ellipse park, next to the White House.
White, 56, said in May: “[Trump] wants this to be mostly for the military, so there’s gonna be 4,300 people there. I just literally went over it right now; 4,300 people, and most of them will be military. 100 per cent [it’s a ‘thank you’ to the military].
“We’re gonna give away about 85,000 tickets [to the Ellipse]. There’s a process, you have to register for tickets, and they’re free […] For those who don’t know, the Ellipse is a massive park. Literally, you’ll be able to see the fight[s] from the Ellipse, but we have screens, we’ve got stages, we’ve got music.”
What other events will take place this week?
A press conference took place at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday 12 June. On Saturday 13 June, a fan festival will play out at the Ellipse, a large park located next to the White House. That will begin at 12.30pm PT / 2.30pm CT / 3.30pm ET (8.30pm BST). Thereafter, the ceremonial weigh-in for the fight card will get started at 5.30pm PT / 7.30pm CT / 8.30pm ET (1.30am BST on Sunday), followed by a concert from the Zac Brown Band at 6.30pm PT / 8.30pm CT / 9.30pm ET (2.30am BST on Sunday).
Finally, the fight card itself will take place on Sunday 14 June, beginning at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET (1am BST on Monday).
What will security be like?
Speaking last September, White said: “The last time I was at the White House, I went up on the roof of the White House, and they’ve got snipers with .50 cals all over the roof of the White House. It’s pretty crazy. But yes, I mean, the security is gonna be a massive issue, because at the end of the day, secret service’s job is to protect the president.”
In late April, Mr Trump was seemingly targeted by a shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and alleged suspect Cole Allen was later charged with attempted assassination.
In fact, White was present and said afterwards: “It started to get noisy. Tables started getting flipped over, guys running with guns and they were screaming ‘get down!’ I didn’t get down. It was f***ing awesome, and I literally took every minute of it in. It was a pretty crazy, unique experience. We were sitting right in front of the table, right in front of where the president was. Nobody got tackled but guys came in looking for shooters, I thought the shooter was over by us or something.”
Australia made a dream start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver, Canada.
Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secured all three points for the Socceroos, who joined the United States at the top of Group D after the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1.
Although Turkey enjoyed large spells of possession and created several chances, Australia showed discipline, organisation and clinical finishing to claim a famous victory.
Taking Chances Matters
One of the biggest lessons from the match was the importance of taking chances when they come.
Turkey spent much of the game attacking and finished with more shots, but they struggled to convert their opportunities. Australia, on the other hand, were ruthless in front of goal.
Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute after a quick counter-attack, finishing calmly to put his side ahead. Metcalfe then sealed the victory in the 75th minute with a powerful low strike from outside the penalty area.
The difference between the two teams was simple – Australia made their chances count.
Australia’s Defence Was Outstanding
Another major lesson was the strength of Australia’s defence.
Turkey constantly pushed forward and delivered crosses into the box, but the Australian back line stood firm throughout the contest.
Defender Harry Souttar was a giant presence at the heart of the defence, winning aerial battles and blocking dangerous efforts. Whenever Turkey looked like finding a way back into the game, Australia had an answer.
Their defensive discipline frustrated Turkey and played a huge role in securing a valuable clean sheet.
Patrick Beach Seized His Opportunity
Goalkeeper Patrick Beach was one of the surprise selections before the match, but he justified the decision with an excellent performance.
The young goalkeeper remained calm under pressure and produced several important saves, including a smart stop from a Hakan Calhanoglu free-kick late in the game.
Beach showed confidence beyond his years and proved he can be trusted on the biggest stage.
The Counter-Attack Can Be a Powerful Weapon
Australia demonstrated how effective a counter-attacking approach can be against possession-based teams.
While Turkey controlled much of the ball, Australia stayed compact and waited for opportunities to break forward quickly.
The opening goal came from exactly that approach, with Irankunda using his pace and composure to punish Turkey on the break.
It was a game plan that coach Tony Popovic’s side executed perfectly.
Group D Is Wide Open
The victory has placed Australia in a strong position after the opening round of matches.
With three points already secured, the Socceroos have taken a major step towards reaching the knockout stage. However, they cannot afford to relax.
Future opponents will study this performance and look for ways to break down Australia’s defensive structure. The challenge for the Socceroos now is to maintain the same level of concentration and efficiency in their remaining group matches.
For now, Australia can celebrate a memorable victory. They may not have dominated possession, but they showed organisation, resilience and clinical finishing – qualities that could make them one of the surprise packages of the tournament.
All eyes were on Mexico and the Estadio Azteca as the 2026 World Cup kicked off Thursday. El Tri dominated South Africa in the Group A opener with two goals but it was two red cards for Bafana Bafana that sealed the hosts’ victory. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
Official lineups for Mexico – South Africa
Mexique : Rangel – Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Gallardo – Lira – Gutierrez, Alvarado, Fidalgo, Quinones – Jimenez
Afrique du Sud : Williams – Sibisi, Okon, Mbokazi – Mudau, Mokoena, Sithole, Adams, Modiba – Rayners, Foster
For the third time in its history, Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium will host the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday at 3pm ET as Mexico take on South Africa in the first of the tournament’s 104 matches.
Bafana Bafana and El Tri faced each other in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, drawing 1-1 in Johannesburg. South Africa’s most recent major tournament ended in January when they were knocked out by Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16.
Mexico are unbeaten in their last eight matches, equalling their longest undefeated run heading into a World Cup and giving Javier Aguirre’s side a timely boost in confidence ahead of the tournament. More than 80,000 fans are expected to pack the renovated Azteca Stadium for the opening match in what promises to be a festive atmosphere.
The match will be preceded by a 15-minute opening ceremony featuring, among others, Colombian superstar Shakira, who will perform the World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” alongside Nigerian singer Burna Boy.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)
The New York Knicks have won their third NBA Championship, ending a 53-year wait with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
The Knicks won the best-of-seven series 4-1 and showed great fight throughout, coming from behind in all four of their wins. It is their first title since 1973.
In Game 5 at Frost Bank Center, the Knicks once again had to fight back. They trailed by 16 points in the second quarter and were still down by 10 early in the fourth quarter before producing another strong comeback.
Jalen Brunson led the way and was named Finals Most Valuable Player. He scored 45 points, including 15 in the final quarter, as he inspired another dramatic turnaround.
“I have no words. It’s everything I dreamed of,” Brunson said. “I’m in awe. It’s why I came to New York.
“Whenever someone counted us out, we found a way to come back and do something about it.
“Whatever you put in front of us, we’re going to find a way… every time we step on this court. Every time.”
Brunson’s 45 points set a new Knicks Finals record, passing Willis Reed’s 38 points in 1970. He also became only the fourth player in history to score at least 45 points in a title-winning game.
The Knicks were still behind by 10 points with under eight minutes left, but Brunson scored 10 straight points to level the game at 83-83.
He then put New York ahead 90-88 with just over a minute remaining. Free throws from Josh Hart and OG Anunoby helped extend the lead, as the Knicks held on in a tense finish.
San Antonio pushed hard late on. Victor Wembanyama missed a three-point attempt, while Stephon Castle’s dunk reduced the gap to two points with 16 seconds left. But the Knicks stayed calm from the free-throw line to seal the win.
Dylan Harper scored 25 points off the bench for the Spurs, while Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.
After the game, Wembanyama admitted his team made too many mistakes.
“We weren’t ready. I wasn’t ready to win a ring,” he said. “We’re not lacking in talent or ability, but we make too many mistakes. I make too many mistakes.
“This is the biggest lesson of my life. It’s painful but I’m not running away from that. I’m using it to fuel me.”
It’s time for one of the most unique sporting events of all time. UFC Freedom 250 touches down on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday for a seven-fight card, headlined by two title fights. Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria looks to unify his title against interim champ Justin Gaethje in the main event while an interim heavyweight champion is crowned when Alex Pereira takes on Ciryl Gane. It all goes down as part of a celebration of America’s 250th birthday as well as President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
The heat between Topuria and Gaethje has intensified throughout the week in D.C. Topuria took exception to Gaethje father calling him “another short guy” as well as the interim champion appearing to reference his now ex-wife after a nasty divorce. Gaethje, for his part, doesn’t believe he ever made a bad comment about Topuria’s ex and believes that the champion is just looking for extra motivation.
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A win on Sunday for Gaethje would be a fitting cap to an incredible career in which he twice held the interim title. “The Highlight” is known for racking up performance bonuses, but has never been able to get over the hump for the full title.
The co-main event on Sunday night is equally compelling to fight fans. Pereira, in just 12 fights over five years, has become one of the most beloved action stars of a generation. After conquering both middleweight and light heavyweight, the Brazilian looks to make history by taking a piece of the heavyweight title, which would make him the first fighter to do so across three divisions. He faces Gane, who has repeatedly come up short in these spots. Gane holds a 10-2, 1 NC record in UFC since joining the promotion in 2019. He earned the interim title once before, defeating Derrick Lewis by TKO in 2021. But he failed to unify the title in a decision loss to Francis Ngannou and then was quickly submitted by Jon Jones in 2023 for the vacant title. Gane then returned to the title picture in 2025 and looked strong against Tom Aspinall before delivering a brutal double eye poke that ended the fight in a no contest.
The rest of the card features some interesting matchups of rising contenders and veterans looking to make a statement on the biggest stage imaginable. That’s especially true in the other heavyweight showdown set for Sunday when all-time knockout king Derrick Lewis takes on rising contender Josh Hokit. Lewis was a late add to the card after not being in the original plans. He gets one of the fastest rising names in the sport in Hokit who is coming off a fight of the year contender against Curtis Blaydes in April.
Below is the complete fight card for UFC Freedom 250, along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Where to watch UFC Freedom 250
- Date: Sunday, June 14 | Location: The White House — Washington, D.C.
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card)
- Watch live: Subscribe to Paramount+
UFC Freedom 250 fight card, odds
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Scotland marks 28-year WC absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C | FIFA World Cup 2026
 "McGinn's goal came off a rebound from Che Adams' miss in the box that bounced off Placide and into open space.")
McGinn’s goal came off a rebound from Che Adams’ miss in the box that bounced off Placide and into open space.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.
The Scots, making their first appearance in the tournament since 1998, earned their first World Cup victory since 1990, when they beat Sweden 2-1.
Group favorites Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw earlier in the day, putting Scotland at the top of the group standings.
Haiti, whose only other World Cup appearance was in West Germany in 1974, is still in search of its first World Cup point.
McGinn’s goal came off a rebound from Che Adams’ miss in the box that bounced off Placide and into open space. McGinn’s shot ricocheted off a defender from 13 yards out.
Scotland’s Tartan Army supporters were out in mass, creating a wave of red inside a filled in Gillette Stadium, located about 30 miles outside Boston.
Scotland came close to a goal in the 17th minute when captain Scott McTominay got loose and fired a shot that clipped the top of the post.
Haiti had its best opportunities in the second half. In the 74th minute, Ruben Providence sent a cross in to Wilson Isidor, but the forward came up empty on his attempt to direct the ball in.
Then in the 84th, Frantzdy Pierrot’s header went a wide of the left side.
Scotland stays in town to play Morocco at Gillette Stadium on Friday. Haiti will next face Brazil on Friday in Philadelphia.
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First Published: Jun 14 2026 | 1:38 PM IST
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Former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith spent time on what would be the final day of his life donating food to a charity that feeds the homeless.
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday that Smith, who played in 50 games during his six-year career, died at the age of 36. Just hours before he was found unresponsive, Smith unexpectedly dropped off 10 pizzas to CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a San Jose, Calif., charity that feeds the homeless.
Amir Shirazi, a friend of Smith’s who picked up on Saturday to make the surprise delivery, spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle about the charitable donation before sharing the details of finding him unresponsive in his car.
Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers waits between drills at the team’s first training camp practice Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2014, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Karl Mondon/MediaNews Group/Mercury News via Getty Images)
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“He was a very sweet, caring, loving giant,” Shirazi said. “That if you really knew him, you’d know who he truly is.”
After dropping off the pizzas, Shirazi drove them to a grocery store and then back to his home. He explained to the outlet that he quickly ran inside to turn on some lights, and when he returned to the car, Smith was slumped over in his seat.
San Francisco 49ers Aldon Smith runs during practice at the 49ers training facility in Santa Clara, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. (LiPo Ching/MediaNews Group/Mercury News via Getty Images)
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“I came out and he was basically dead in my front seat,” Shirazi said. “I’m just in shock.”
While Smith has a history of substance abuse, Shirazi said that he had not seen the former NFL player use drugs on Saturday and had only seen him smoke marijuana occasionally over the years. He said he believed that Smith’s death was a “natural death.”
“My impression was that this is a young man that wanted to help the homeless, which was great,” Scott Wagers, the co-founder of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, told the outlet. “When the 49ers and people like that want to help the community, that’s everything.”
Aldon Smith of the San Francisco 49ers suits up for the team’s first training camp practice Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2014, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by Karl Mondon/MediaNews Group/Mercury News via Getty Images) ((Photo by Karl Mondon/MediaNews Group/Mercury News via Getty Images))
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Smith was drafted seventh overall in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Missouri, and made an immediate impact as a rookie, picking up 14.0 sacks and forcing two fumbles in 16 games. The next year he set a 49ers’ franchise record with 19.5 sacks and was named a First-Team All-Pro while leading the team to Super Bowl XLVII.
Smith reached 30 career sacks in just 27 games, making him the fastest player in NFL history to do so, breaking a record previously held by Hall of Famer Reggie White.
In 2013, Smith voluntarily entered rehab and missed five games. In 2014, he served a nine-game suspension for violations of the NFL’s substance abuse and personal conduct policies.
In 2015, the 49ers released Smith in August following his third DUI arrest before he was signed weeks later by the Oakland Raiders.
Smith remained indefinitely suspended from the NFL for four full seasons while dealing with legal and personal troubles. He made a return in 2020 and played a full season with the Dallas Cowboys, starting in all 16 games.
No champion is easily deterred, and Tron Bolt, guided by the exceptional riding skills of James McDonald, proved this point by clinching victory in the Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes (1600m) at Eagle Farm. This monumental win also saw McDonald eclipse Malcolm Johnston’s long-standing record for the most group one winners in a single Australian season.
McDonald’s tally of 141 group one winners places him in elite company, and achieving 17 victories in the 2025/26 season establishes a new all-time record.
“I feel very humbled and privileged to be in this position,” McDonald stated. “To ride horses like that who give me great rides, I thought he was exceptional today. It is nice to stand alone.”
The Chris Waller-trained Tron Bolt ($1.80 favourite) demonstrated grit, pushing back the challenge from Cormier ($11), ridden by Aaron Bullock, to win by a length. Waller’s other contender, Stormy Marco ($14), secured the third position.
“You’d think that James McDonald would hand up just one group one, wouldn’t you,” Bullock commented humorously after the race.
This success marks the fourth occasion the Waller stable has claimed the JJ Atkins, following victories by Pressday in 2010, Press Statement in 2015, and The Autumn Sun in 2018.
The Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) is now being considered as a principal spring target for Tron Bolt.
“With (stud) values, you always try and win something shorter like a Golden Rose at our home track,” Waller added. “We try and use the Golden Rose as a steppingstone to either a Coolmore Stud Stakes up the (Flemington) straight, but for this horse’s example it would be more a Caulfield Guineas.”
McDonald, who also captured the Atkins aboard Broadsiding in 2024, offered his perspective on the distinctions between the two colts.
“Broadsiding was a bit spunkier,” McDonald recalled. “He was the real deal. This one, he’s a bit sleepy but he’s alive when you really want him to and that is the great thing about this horse. You can put him to sleep. He does what he needs to do and he’ll wake up.
“A little bit chalk and cheese but he’ll reach great heights, this horse. A bit of furnishing to do but he’ll come on immensely. He’s very adaptable and he’s got a bright future.”
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FIRST ON FOX: A New York family has filed a lawsuit against a Christian school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former soccer coach, alleging that their teenage son was injured after school officials failed to supervise students before a high school athletic event.
The lawsuit also included allegations that the student who was injured was the one who was punished, for allegedly using a racial slur.
The complaint, filed in New York Supreme Court in Dutchess County, was brought by S.O. on behalf of his minor child, L.O., a student and soccer player at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie. The suit names the school, the Archdiocese of New York and a former coach as defendants.
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According to the complaint, the case stems from a Sept. 19, 2025, alleged. incident involving L.O. and another member of the school’s soccer team. The complaint alleges the teammate grabbed L.O. and slammed him onto a patch of concrete, causing abrasions to his arm, back and hip, and the coach was not present during the incident.
After the incident, the coach allegedly questioned the team but did not speak with L.O. outside the presence of the other player, according to the complaint. The filing says the coach focused on L.O.’s statement that, if he was a “camel,” the other player was an “ape,” which the coach allegedly interpreted as a racial slur. The coach then allegedly ordered L.O. to turn his jersey inside out and benched him for the rest of warmups and the game.
The complaint alleges that the coach did not assess L.O. for injuries or ask whether he was okay, despite being told that he had been hurt.
The coach was later terminated by the school, according to multiple reports.
The filing says L.O. and his parents did not request Cancro’s termination and alleges that the decision was made solely by the school and/or the Archdiocese.
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A lawsuit was filed in New York. (Getty Images)
The lawsuit further alleges that, after Cancro’s termination, L.O. and his parents became the target of hostility from team members, parents and coaches.
The lawsuit asserts one cause of action: negligent supervision. It alleges that the school, Archdiocese and Cancro had a duty to supervise students during the athletic event and breached that duty by failing to ensure an adult was present before and during the altercation.
The family seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, psychological harm, humiliation, property damage and other monetary losses, along with costs and other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
The attorney representing the plaintiffs, Kimberly Lau of the firm Offit Kurman, has provided a statement to Fox News Digital.
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A soccer ball sits on the field before the Division III men’s soccer championship at UNC Greensboro Soccer Stadium in Greensboro, N.C., on Dec. 2, 2017. (Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
“Context matters. A child was hurt on school grounds during a time when supervision was required. We hope that the school can work with the family to restore a positive school environment for him and ensure all students are protected in the future,” Lau said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Our Lady of Lourdes High School and the Archdiocese of New York.
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