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It ends! Messi draws curtain on Argentina career
The Rosario-born forward said the decision was painful but acknowledged that he had reached a point where he felt he had no more to give to the national side.
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Italy missed out on Ancelotti, can they land Guardiola?
Italy approached Ancelotti, who took over as Brazil coach in 2025 and extended his contract until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, before opening talks with Guardiola.
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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 Emiliano Martínez.
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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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Messi and Yamal's viral baby photo takes centre stage before World Cup showdown
The Argentina captain reflected on the widely shared photograph taken in 2007, when Lamine Yamal was just five months old. Yamal's parents had won a charity photoshoot organised by Barcelona, where a 20-year-old Messi posed with the infant, creating an image that has resurfaced ahead of Sunday's final against Spain.
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World Cup referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after being dropped from tournament
The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday that the 38-year-old, who had been an Eredivisie referee since 2017 and also served as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at UEFA Euro 2024, had passed away.
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"Eats like a bear": Haaland's 6,000-calorie meal plan
The Norwegian striker, who won last season's Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals in 35 matches for Manchester City, follows a disciplined diet that includes chicken, pasta, steak, fish, eggs, vegetables, organ meats, raw milk and honey.
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Justin Bieber joins historic FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Also set to perform are Nigerian star Burna Boy, acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, as well as characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. The show has been curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and is expected to blend music, football and philanthropy before a global audience.
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Mbappé in racial spat with Paraguayan female senator
Amarilla reportedly criticized Mbappé for taunting his opponents and ignoring what she described as a fair-play gesture after the match.
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Not my decision! Vinicius exempts himself from penalty blame
With the match level at 0-0, the Real Madrid CF forward opted not to take the crucial penalty, a decision that has sparked intense debate after Guimarães failed to convert.
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Cape Verde footballers receive hero's welcome after stunning World Cup run
The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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Ahead of Norway clash, Ancelotti says only Ferguson can criticise him
The 67-year-old tactician has faced criticism throughout Brazil’s World Cup campaign despite guiding the five-time champions to the top of Group C, eliminating Japan in the Round of 32 and setting up a clash against Norway on Sunday.