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Last One, The Best One? How Messi Keeps Doing It At World Cup
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, Messi’s team-mate at the 2006 World Cup, has built an ecosystem around Messi to allow his captain to do his thing. Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi waves as he leaves the pitch after winning the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in…
Portugal Coach Defends ‘Role Model’ Ronaldo Despite Slow World Cup Start
Former Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid forward Ronaldo was largely anonymous, and both the player and the coach were criticised afterwards. Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s Spanish head coach Roberto Martinez celebrate winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025.…
Algeria Beat Jordan 2-1 In World Cup Group game
The win gives Algeria hope of progressing to the knockout round if they can beat Austria in Kansas City on Saturday. Algeria need a good result against Austria to make the next round. Photo: FIFA. Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants…
Two-Goal Haaland Fires Norway Past Senegal, Reach World Cup Last 32
Senegal must beat Iraq, who are also without a point, in their final game to stand a chance of avoiding an early exit. Norway’s forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland scores his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Norway and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East…
Magical Messi Powers Argentina To Victory Over Austria
Messi, who had earlier missed a penalty, swept Argentina into a 38th-minute lead and wrapped up victory on the counter-attack in added time as Austria pushed in vain for an equaliser. Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and…
Messi Sets World Cup Scoring Record With 17th Goal
Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) Messi sets World Cup scoring…
Ageless Messi Has World Cup Scoring Record In His Sights
Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 opening win over Algeria. Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium…
Man Utd Secure Land For Proposed New £2bn 100,000-Capacity Stadium
The proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium is a major step forward in United’s plans to build Britain’s biggest sporting arena. Manchester United on Monday announced that they have secured the majority of the land needed to build their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium. United disclosed that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their…
Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1 For Their First World Cup Win In History
Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico, and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minutes of the Group G match in Vancouver. Liverpool’s Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Aston Villa…
Gakpo Savours ‘Freedom’ To Fire Dutch In World Cup Title Bid
The forward set up Brian Brobbey for the opening goal and grabbed two himself in the second half as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1. Sweden’s defender #02 Gustaf Lagerbielke (down) tackles Netherlands’ forward #11 Cody Gakpo during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Houston Stadium in…
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