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Trump Questions England’s World Cup Tactics
The US president on Friday took a gentle swipe at coach Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt defensive tactics after England took the lead against Argentina on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order dealing with automobile repairs with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Oval Office at…
Match preview: England, France battle for World Cup third place
England and France will meet in the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday, with pride, the Golden Boot race and the end of Didier Deschamps’ 14-year reign as France coach adding significance to a fixture neither side expected to contest. The match at the Miami Stadium will be the first meeting between the two…
Messi is pure history, says Argentine coach ahead of World Cup final
Emiliano Martínez, Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi spoke to Fanatics Fest in advance of the World Cup final. Photo: AP Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has described Lionel Messi as “pure history” and “a legend,” urging football fans to cherish the 39-year-old superstar as he prepares for what could be his final FIFA World Cup…
Facing Yamal in the final after baby photo is ‘crazy’ — Messi
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has described it as “crazy” that he will come up against Spain’s teenage star, Lamine Yamal, in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, years after a photograph captured him holding the future football sensation as a baby. Speaking at a press conference on Friday ahead of the final, Messi reflected on the…
World Cup final: Messi may equal Ronaldo’s unique football record
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, could equal a unique record held by Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazário, when he leads the defending champions against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. If Argentina retain the title they won in Qatar in 2022, Messi would claim his second World Cup trophy and become only the…
UNICEF confirms viral Messi bathing baby Yamal photos are authentic
Lionel Messi bathing young Lamine Yamal in 2018. Credit: UNICEF/ The United Nations Children’s Fund has confirmed that the widely circulated photographs showing football icon Lionel Messi bathing Spain youngster Lamine Yamal as a baby are authentic, ending days of speculation that the images had been digitally altered. UNICEF made the clarification in a post…
Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday, says White House
United States President, Donald Trump. Photo: AFP United States President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale. “His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in…
Belgian Defender Meunier Signs For EPL Side Sunderland
The 34-year-old — one of Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ whose last hurrah was a World Cup quarter-final exit to Spain — signed a two-year contract. Thomas Meunier #15 of Belgium walks into the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026, in…
Mac Allister Calls On Argentina To Channel Maradona Spirit In England World Cup Clash
The heavyweight showdown in Atlanta marks the renewal of a rivalry that peaked at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The heavyweight showdown in Atlanta…
Rice Declared Fit To Start For England In World Cup Semi-Final
The Arsenal midfielder has been struggling with illness and came off at half-time in the quarter-final victory over Norway. England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina. “Everyone is fit to start and everyone was in training except for Jarell (Quansah)…
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