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UNBELIEVABLE: Ronaldinho - Caught on Camera

Rodri Joins Messi, Zidane, Ronaldinho in Elite 11-Player Club After World Cup Win

The Spanish midfielder has won it all, cementing his legacy as a one of the game’s all-time greats.

Sports Illustrated

Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

Latin Times

“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

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No love for the World Cup half time show... the three hour wait to get into the stadium was more entertaining

The inaugural World Cup half time show took place during the Spain vs Argentina final at the New York New Jersey Stadium

FourFourTwo

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

Bored Panda

Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

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Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

The Independent UK

Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Wayne Rooney issues damning verdict of World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward gave a brutal opinion on the controversial spectacle

Evening Standard

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

The Independent UK

Constantine ranks Pele, Maradona and Ronaldinho above Messi; says Argentina play with 10 men without ball

Stephen Constantine believes Pele, Maradona, and Ronaldinho surpass Lionel Messi in football greatness. He noted Messi's team effectively plays with ten men when he lacks possession. Constantine backed Spain to win the final against Argentina, citing their collective play. England's coach Thomas Tuchel received backing despite the team's semifinal exit.…

The Economic Times

Ranked! The 10 best World Cup comebacks

Nothing matches dragging a game back from the brink on the biggest stage

FourFourTwo

Who would England play next at World Cup if they beat Mexico tonight?

Three Lions would face massive quarter-final contest if they prevail at the Estadio Azteca in last 16

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Folarin Balogun Matches Unwanted World Cup Record Only Achieved Three Times in History

The USMNT striker was the hero of the round of 32 win but was then sent off.

Destructoid

How to complete the FC 26 Journey of Nations: South America objective fast

Easier than before.

The Economic Times

'Ronaldinho is back': Barcelona legend comes out of retirement at 46 to join Italy’s third-tier club Ravenna

Ronaldinho has returned to football at the age of 46, signing with Italian third-division side Ravenna FC. The Brazil great said he hopes to inspire young players to chase their dreams, while club president Ignazio Cipriani called the move a lifelong dream and a major boost for the club.

The National (Scotland)

How will Scotland stop Vinicius Jnr if Steve Clarke ditches his defensive game plan?

How will Scotland stop Vinicius Jnr if Steve Clarke ditches his defensive game plan and goes on the offensive against Brazil in the World Cup?

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Ronaldinho Comes Out of Retirement: What’s Really Going on?

The Brazilian legend has signed on with Italian Serie C side Ravenna.

The Independent UK

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

FourFourTwo

‘The 2002 World Cup was the first time I was around big names. It made me understand I was capable of playing with top players and at major tournaments’ Ashley Cole on England’s 2002 rollercoaster tournament

Ashley Cole's first tournament saw England defeat Argentina before falling to Brazil

Destructoid

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Autosport

How Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

Pierre Gasly got his Monaco GP podium back, and Isack Hadjar isn't even disappointed to lose it on paper, as he got his moment on the real podium and couldn't care less about three lost points after the results amendment - but the situation is drastically different for George Russell

Motorsport

How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

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