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Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title

The Independent UK

Brazil contend with memories of 1994 as new generation hope for their own Romario

Brazil won the World Cup the last time it was held on US soil, but there is doubt over whether the current generation has enough talent in the squad to lift the trophy this summer. Can a hero emerge as Romario did in 1994?

The Independent UK

Pele’s World Cup medal to go under the hammer alongside classic memorabilia

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in up to £500,000 alone

The Independent UK

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Pele winners’ medal among auction World Cup items expected to fetch £2m

The medal, awarded when the footballer was a teenager, is expected to bring in £500,000 alone.

Evening Standard

Who is the youngest player at the World Cup?

There are 1,248 players at this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America - but who is the youngest of them all?

FourFourTwo

‘Totally undaunted’ and the world at his feet: Welcome to the era of Lamine Yamal

WORLD CUP 2026: The 18-year-old is already the best player on the planet before this World Cup, argues Miguel Delaney, and if fit, can crown his status with this tournament

The Independent UK

How to get your 96-rated Festival of Football Icon Pele in FC 26

It will take a lot of time!

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The meaning of 1966: Does England’s only World Cup still carry the same relevance?

WORLD CUP : 1966 is now closer to the sinking of the Titanic than to this World Cup – England’s victory remains a blessed memory, writes Miguel Delaney, as well as a burden

The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the World Cup’s old guard just can’t say goodbye

A combination of factors means that plenty of players are ploughing on towards, or beyond, 40 – and could play huge roles at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Not Maradona, not Messi – this is why Pele is the World Cup’s greatest-ever player

WORLD CUP’S GREATEST-EVER PLAYERS: The news is out: the only player to win three tournaments tops our greatest players of all-time World Cup leaderboard. And as Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney explains, nobody epitomised the World Cup and what it stood for more than the Brazil legend

The Independent UK

Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup

A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Euronews

Pele Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Icon

Pelé is one of the greatest and most influential players in the history of soccer.

Sports Illustrated

How many caretaker managers have won major trophies? Here's the list Chelsea caretaker boss Calum McFarlane is looking to join

There's been a few at Chelsea, but the list of caretaker gaffers with actual silverware to their name is pretty short

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi Breaks Historic Pele Record in Inter Miami’s Latest Win

The Argentine has scored half of Inter Miami’s goals across all competitions this season.

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‘Better Than Pele’—President Trump Praises Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in White House Visit

The Herons gifted Trump a signed, bedazzled soccer ball and custom jersey.

FourFourTwo

Lionel Messi applauds Donald Trump's Iran rant, as Inter Miami smile for photo op

The Argentinian and his teammates saw no problem with making a trip to the White House despite everything

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year’s MLS Cup

FourFourTwo

‘Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals easily, I have no doubt. It’s a milestone that matters to him – something he’s had in mind for years’ Nani on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ultimate goalscoring quest

Ronaldo’s former club and country team-mate knows exactly how driven the goalscoring icon is

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‘Pele, Glenn Hoddle… and Morrissey’ Sean Dyche opens up on his lifelong heroes

Sean Dyche’s role models aren’t who you’d necessarily expect…

LiveScience

Ethereal structure in the sky rivals 'Pillars of Creation' — Space photo of the week

The twin telescopes of the Gemini Observatory mark 25 years of discovery as students name distant nebula Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lan.

FourFourTwo

South Korea squad World Cup 2026: Taeguk Warriors' 26-man squad take on Czechia in tournament opener

The South Korea World Cup 2026 squad has been named ahead of what may be Son Heung-min's last dance

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel reveals why he ‘almost got emotional’ after England’s perfect World Cup qualification

Thomas Tuchel admitted he ‘almost got emotional’ after England made it eight wins from eight in World Cup qualifying by beating Albania on Sunday

Sports Illustrated

Harry Kane Overtakes Pele to Reach Remarkable Goalscoring Milestone

The 32-year-old striker is one of the early favourites for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as Jude Bellingham reaction takes shine off England win

Albania 0-2 England: As England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign, Bellingham commanded the attention on his return: for better and worse

The Independent UK

The Pele parallels that Harry Kane hopes may take England to World Cup glory

The England captain could match the Brazilian’s goal tally against Albania but has his sights set on a bigger prize

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