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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October

The Guardian - US

War chests, deal sheets and online meltdowns: anatomy of a deadline day

In today’s Football Daily: Transfers. Loads of them

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi retirement: How Argentina’s most painful era became his greatest legacy

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after a 21-year journey with Argentina. He leaves as the nation's record appearance-maker and leading scorer. Messi's career saw early disappointments before major triumphs like the Copa America and World Cup. He adapted his game to remain influential for Argentina at an older…

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Lionel Messi ‘not sure’ if he will play much longer as he pays emotional tribute after father’s death

Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, died at the age of 68 last week after battling a long illness

The Independent UK

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi branded a 'baby' after asking for Marc Cucurella to be sent off in World Cup final: 'Game's gone'

Argentina talisman was leaving nothing to chance as second world title slipped away

Evening Standard

Tearful Lionel Scaloni leaves press conference after delivering Argentina future update

Manager said his ‘soul hurts’ after bitter World Cup final defeat but could not give an update on Lionel Messi’s future with the team

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Lionel Messi Shows His True Colors With Pre-World Cup Final Message

Sunday’s final could well be Messi’s last in an Argentina jersey.

Sports Illustrated

Why did Messi meet Lamine Yamal as a baby? Amazing viral photos explained before World Cup final

World Cup final protagonists first met on set at a UNICEF photoshoot 19 years ago

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup 2026: England tried to protect a late lead at World Cup but Messi and Argentina broke through to win

Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. Lionel Messi provided key assists for both late goals in the match. Enzo Fernandez scored in the eighty-fifth minute to equalize for Argentina. Lautaro Martinez then netted the winning goal in injury time for the win. This victory sends…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Messi’s Argentina fight back from brink of defeat to edge Egypt in thriller

Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and continue their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles.

France 24

World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins

The Guardian - US

Ranking All 32 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Very few nations have managed to come through a brilliant if bruising group stage campaign entirely unscathed.

Sports Illustrated

Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

DALLAS - ⁠Mercurial Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina continued their winning ways with a 3-1 ‌victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas on Saturday.

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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights

LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.

The Guardian - UK

Which player has scored the highest percentage of their team’s goals at a World Cup?

Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…

Sports Illustrated

Incredible All-Time World Cup Records Lionel Messi Could Break This Summer

The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now three weeks away, AFP Sport has written up an overview of the leading contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals (world ranking in brackets):

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Players With the Most Goals in a Calendar Year—Ranked

No players in soccer history have ever dominated a calendar year quite like these.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Addresses Past Mexico Clashes, Gives Verdict on Liga MX, MLS Rivalry

The Argentine star spoke in depth about all things Mexican soccer.

Sports Illustrated

‘If I Have to’—Casemiro Gives Neymar 2026 World Cup Verdict

Injuries have limited Neymar to 30 appearances over the last two years.

Sports Illustrated

‘Wanted to Kill Me’—Real Madrid Star Hilariously Reveals Minor Spat With Lionel Messi

Franco Mastantuono featured from the start in Lionel Messi’s final World Cup qualifier match of his career.

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Volkswagen Is Making a New Truck Without Ford's Help

You know that times are tough in the automotive industry when even a juggernaut like Volkswagen must forge alliances to bring a new product to the market. The second-generation Amarok is essentially a reskinned Ford Ranger, a stark departure from its all-VW predecessor. The original model is still around in…

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Players who scored a hat-trick after starting on the bench

From the Premier League to the Euros and the Bundesliga, a look at the players who came off the bench and scored a hat-trick...

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