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Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows

Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations

The Guardian - UK

Age against the machine: Messi & Vozinha, unlike Ronaldo so far, have shown that they can make a mountain out of ‘over-the-hill’

Age is just a number for football legends as Lionel Messi, at 38, delivered a stunning World Cup hat-trick, proving his enduring magic. Meanwhile, 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha became a national hero with a heroic performance for Cape Verde against Spain. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in his sixth World Cup…

The Economic Times

Steve Clarke: Scotland boss' Morocco reflections as all eyes turn to battle vs Brazil

A ridiculously good footballer, Morocco’s midfield maestro Bouaddi has an irritating gift for almost everything he turns his mind to.

The National (Scotland)

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Tartan Army bids Boston a bittersweet farewell after doing Scotland proud

National pride, much like a Scottish national side's football game, is hard-won and so easily lost. After a 10-day takeover of Boston, with one…

The National (Scotland)

Football legend Ronaldinho announces shock return from retirement for Italian club

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The Independent UK

Ronaldinho, 46, emerges from retirement to join third-tier Italian club

The Brazilian legend has not played professional football in 11 years

The Independent UK

Turkey need another rebrand after failing to take flight at World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: It’s another early World Cup exit for Turkey

The Guardian - UK

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Watching the World Cup with friends? Here's which spilled pint will damage your phone the most — beware of cider!

Beer-based buffoonery during football matches poses a serious risk to your smartphone — here's which beverages are the most hazardous.

TechRadar

'We need more athletes to speak out': the future of sport in a warming world

Spanning venues in three countries, and welcoming a record number of teams, this year's World Cup will carry a massive carbon footprint – and see players exposed to potentially dangerous heat. Sports and sustainability expert Mael Besson tells RFI why organisers need to pay more attention to climate change, how…

Radio France Internationale

Portugal vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal vs Uzbekistan meet at NRG Stadium on June 23 with Portugal a -450 favorite. Our pick targets the win plus goals over 3 at +104.

Sports Lens

Panama vs Croatia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Panama and Croatia both need a win at BMO Field on June 23. Croatia are the pick at -180, but elimination pressure makes this Group L clash unpredictable.

Sports Lens

England vs Ghana World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

England vs Ghana meets at Gillette Stadium on June 23 with both sides on three points in Group L. Can England's -450 price and attacking firepower deliver?

Sports Lens

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 predictions: Can Diaz and Rodriguez dismantle a DR Congo side that held Portugal to a draw in Group K?

Sports Lens

‘Failing to reach the 1994 World Cup was one of the biggest disappointments in France’s football history. There were even fights in the dressing room’ Youri Djorkaeff on France’s 1994 failure

The former France midfielder broke into the national team during their doomed World Cup 1994 qualification campaign

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The Guardian - UK

Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup

Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good

The National (Scotland)

Lou Macari on helping people escape the 'hell' of homelessness and World Cup untruths

Ex-Celtic and Scotland player Lou Macari on helping people to escape the "hell" of homelessness and untruths about the 1978 World Cup in…

The National (Scotland)

The tired discourse surrounding Emma Hayes' punditry shows football has a ways to go

Alison McConnell on the tired discourse surrounding Emma Hayes' World Cup punditry

The Guardian - UK

‘That penalty changed my life’: Panenka’s pride 50 years on from special spot-kick

Czech’s audacious defiance of Sepp Maier in Belgrade has slipped into football folklore: ‘The only disadvantage is that I don’t get any royalties from it’

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What do Scotland need to get out of their group?

Scotland are facing Morocco in their second World Cup 2026 game, with knockout football tantalisingly close

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of João Neves's Girlfriend, Madalena Aragao: The Famous Rising Star and Why Angry Ronaldo Fans Targeted Her

João Neves, after scoring for Portugal in the World Cup, faced backlash for comments about Ronaldo, leading to online abuse targeting his girlfriend, actress Madalena Aragao.

The National (Scotland)

Petition demanding Scotland vs Haiti probe hits new milestone ahead of second fixture

Radio France Internationale

Scotland fans work their World Cup magic on Boston

When Scotland's finest footballers were last at the World Cup in 1998, David Moffat supported the side from his home in Inverness.

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I wore the Bukayo Saka New Balance x Stone Island boots debuted by England star at the World Cup. Here’s what I thought of unique design, functionality and Arsenal input

I tried the newly-released New Balance Furon Elite V9 x Stone Island boots that Bukayo Saka wears - here’s my verdict

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to make shock appearance on ITV as pundit for World Cup game

Lineker has been aligned with Netflix during the World Cup through The Rest Is Football podcast but will appear on ITV’s coverage for Germany’s clash with Ivory Coast

International Business Times UK

Prince William Sparks King Charles Fury Over Secret 'Schoolboy' Pub Trips: Report

Reports claim King Charles is unhappy with Prince William's private outings and lighter schedule, highlighting an alleged clash between royal duty and a desire for normalcy.

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