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Messi: The Making of a Football Legend
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaves behind a legacy built on records, trophies and unforgettable moments in the famous blue and white of the Albiceleste
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Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68 after months of treatment
Jorge died on Friday night, August 7, 2027 at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after spending his final months moving between the facility and his home, where he was cared for by his wife Celia and thei...
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Harambee Stars stay put in latest FIFA rankings
According to world football governing body FIFA, Kenya retained its position with 1,185.08 points, missing out on an opportunity to climb the rankings as several nations benefited from strong performances at th...
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Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations
Local media reported that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain's first World Cup victory since 2010 in the football-mad nation.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Awards
FIFA also honoured standout players and teams with individual awards recognising exceptional performances throughout the tournament.
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to become top goalscorer
Mbappe becomes the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, having also claimed the prize at Qatar 2022.
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Spain deny Messi perfect World Cup farewell as La Roja win second world title
Both sides began cautiously, showing respect for each other's attacking threat. Spain created the first clear chance in the fourth minute, but Lamine Yamal's tame effort failed to trouble Argentina goalkeeper E...
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Argentina's President Milei afraid of attending World Cup final
When asked on Thursday whether he would travel to the United States to watch the match alongside his close ally, US President Donald Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Milei dismissed the idea.
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2010 World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US denies visa ahead of final
Capdevila disclosed on Friday that his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application had been rejected, leaving him unable to travel to the United States with his family.
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FIFA confirms 17-minute halftime for Spain vs Argentina World Cup final, citing two-minute extension
The world football governing body said the break at MetLife Stadium will be extended by only two minutes from the usual 15-minute interval to allow for performances by international music stars Shakira, Madonna...
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Romero calls Manchester United legend 'stupid' after Argentina's win over England
Working as a pundit, Neville described Romero and Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world"—remarks that angered Romero, who plays for English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
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Falklands Island row reignited in Argentina vs England semi final match
Without fear, they celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine," and now risk a fine that was imposed to them back in 2014, when the...