The last of Messi
Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines’ hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi...
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Yamal’s girlfriend shares emotional message
Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend, Inés García Santos, shared an emotional message on social media after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup final at...
Plane carries Spain’s World Cup winning team to land in Madrid
A plane carrying Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid on Monday, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final...
All Quiet on the Western Front
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was concluded at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Sunday last. After the final match...
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi’s dreams...
Europe rights body urges FIFA to strengthen ‘integrity’ of football
Pan-European rights organisation the Council of Europe on Sunday urged governing body FIFA to Strengthen the “integrity” of football, saying that the World Cup co-hosted...
“I’m proud to be part of an elite list”
It might not have been the ending they were targeting pre-tournament but, having downed France in an exhilarating bronze final, England have registered their best...
Mbappe becomes WC’s all-time top scorer
Kylian Mbappé has solidified his place in football history by becoming the top scorer in World Cup (WC) history, moving ahead of Lionel Messi. However,...
Bellingham breaks England’s World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham became England’s highest-scoring player in a single FIFA World Cup after netting his seventh goal of the tournament in the closing moments of...
Olise breaks all-time record for assists in single WC
France attacking midfielder Michael Olise set the record for the most assists at a men’s FIFA World Cup (WC) on Saturday, when he and Kylian...
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic WC bronze match
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup (WC) third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup...