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The 20 Greatest Soccer Goal Celebrations of All Time—Ranked

Whether a one-off moment of pure emotion or a trademark ritual, some goal celebrations have become part of soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

Would Jose Mourinho have worked as Alex Ferguson’s replacement?

Mourinho has revealed he had signed a contract to replace Sir Alex in 2013, only to tearfully renege on the agreement

The Independent UK

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Hearts, Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell play on a big night for Scottish football in Europe.

The Independent UK

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Vinícius to Arsenal? Club football’s military industrial complex kicks back into gear

In today’s Football Daily: It’s time to go clubbin’

The Guardian - UK

“Everyone wants an answer of ‘that’s the reason the Golden Generation didn’t do it’. But nobody knows” Joe Cole on why his England team never met their potential

Cole’s star-packed Three Lions side could never get past their quarter-final glass ceiling

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Fans Clash After Megyn Kelly Brands BTS's FIFA World Cup Halftime Show 'Terrible' and 'Jet-Lagged'

Megyn Kelly questioned BTS' energy and stage performance, prompting fans to defend the K-pop group's global impact and World Cup appearance.

International Business Times UK

The Surprising Reason Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Made $0 at the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup final in 2026 featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show, with world-famous artists, a charitable mission, and controversy among football fans.

International Business Times UK

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Gabby Logan abruptly shuts down Micah Richards over BBC joke on touchy subject: 'You can't say that'

Gary Lineker made similar jibes following his departure from the BBC

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams addresses World Cup final TV incident after white object falls from mouth

The singer later took to social media to share a video explaining the mysterious item, clarifying the nature of the unexpected moment

The Independent UK

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

Robbie Williams pokes fun at ‘deeply unprofessional’ blunder in World Cup show

The 52-year-old singer drew attention for an appearance on German TV channel Magenta Sport.

Evening Standard

BBC defeats ITV again in World Cup final viewing figures

BBC’s average audience was 9.7m, four times as much as its rival – similar to its lead four years ago

The Guardian - UK

“My Idol Making A Fool Of Himself”: Fans Turn On Lionel Messi Over “Shameful” Move During World Cup Final

“Pathetic, so pathetic all that talent is totally ruined by these pathetic moves and behavior just to win…” one critic wrote online.

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A desperate grab for attention. This is the way the World Cup ends

In today’s Football Daily: the GWC is finally over

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The Independent UK

BBC dominates ITV in World Cup final viewing figures battle

The BBC attracted a peak audience of 15.8m across its platforms and came away with another contender for TV moment of the year

MusicRadar

“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

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher compares divisive World Cup halftime show to ‘a bad trip’

Super Bowl-style medley of performances featured artists including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira

The Independent UK

BBC commentator mistakes Pharrell Williams for ‘AKA Rocky’ in cringeworthy World Cup moment

Matt Damon, Beyonce and Dua Lipa were other stars among the crowd at last night’s World Cup final

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International Business Times UK

Wayne Rooney Called the First World Cup Halftime Show 'Crap' – Here's Why Fans Were Divided

Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking debate over FIFA's attempt to blend football with entertainment. The star-studded performance divided fans and pundits alike.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Celtic star labels Argentina's behaviour 'disgusting' after World Cup final

Former England goalkeeper Hart labelled Argentina’s behaviour “disgusting” following their World Cup final defeat to Spain.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney slams ‘crap’ World Cup final half-time show

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The National (Scotland)

Wayne Rooney delivers X-rated verdict on World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward Rooney branded the first World Cup final half-time show “crap”.

The Guardian - UK

From Gary Lineker’s revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup

A pranked England manager, a bored Beckham, a Viking takeover and an unwise Wayne Rooney wager: here are the TV treasures of the beautiful game’s biggest ever tournament

International Business Times UK

Wayne Rooney Slams FIFA World Cup Halftime Show as 'Crap' After Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira Perform

Wayne Rooney criticised FIFA's first World Cup halftime show, calling it 'crap'. Despite his comments, FIFA praised the event for its entertainment and charitable contributions.

Evening Standard

'Very unfair': Was Lionel Messi robbed of World Cup Golden Boot by Kylian Mbappe?

Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer questioned credibility of France star’s latest strikes

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