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10 Photos of Luca Zidane: Zinedine Zidane's Son Defies Horrific Face Injury At World Cup Opener

Luca Zidane makes his World Cup debut for Algeria, overcoming a serious facial injury. His switch from France to Algeria reflects personal and cultural ties, adding depth to his football journey.

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Lionel Messi Reminds Everyone of His Enduring Brilliance in Argentina Saunter

Not only did Argentina’s talisman notch his first ever World Cup hat-trick, he also went joint level as the all-time World Cup top scorer.

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10 Photos of Lionel Messi As He Matches World Cup Goal Record With Stunning Hat-Trick Against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in their World Cup opener, equalling the tournament's all-time scoring record.

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World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to begin Argentina's defence of their World Cup while Kylian Mbappe helped get France off to a winning start against Senegal and Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway

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Meet Luca Zidane: His Height, Age, Father and the Emotional Reason He Represents Algeria

Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, becomes Algeria's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his unique international choice and family heritage.

International Business Times UK

7 World Cup Scandals So Disturbing They Forced Football To Change Its Own Rules

Here are 8 FIFA world cup scandals that changed football forever.

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The 15 Greatest World Cup Soccer Players Of All Time—Ranked

Delivering on the FIFA World Cup stage comes with a unique level of pressure. For established superstars, there is the weight of expectation. For rising talents

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Most Red Cards in a Single World Cup Tournament

The record could easily be broken this year at World Cup 2026

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The Ultimate Individual World Cup Performance: Zinedine Zidane in 2006

Soccer’s grandest tournament is littered with epic individual displays.

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10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

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Underdog victories at the World Cup: what were the biggest and best upsets?

We’ve looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year’s competition

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: In response to our World Cup top 50, readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the game’s greatest players

The Independent UK

Arsenal threaten PSG's claim of greatness in ECL final

The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest where defending champions Paris St Germain take on Arsenal.

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Thirteen years in the making: Madrid’s search for a saviour set to end in Mourinho return

The idea that one day Mourinho might return to the Bernabéu had hung in the air, if not really as a serious possibility. Now the impossible is probable

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The 10 Best Real Madrid Managers of All Time—Ranked

Los Blancos have had some iconic coaches throughout their history.

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Adidas' £50m World Cup commercial: here's everyone who features in the ad

Adidas athletes Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Trinity Rodman join forces with Timothee Chalamet for new commercial

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The 10 Most Iconic Moments in World Cup History—Ranked

From dramatic upsets to unforgettable celebrations, these 10 World Cup moments have helped define the greatest tournament in world soccer.

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The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

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The Best 50 World Cup Quiz Questions: From Easiest to Hardest

We’ll be mightily impressed if you can answer all of these World Cup questions correctly.

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Real Madrid’s Worst Seasons of the 21st Century—Ranked

The 2025–26 campaign is destined to be among the most forgettable.

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What Real Madrid Need Toni Kroos to Fix Amid Comeback Links

Toni Kroos is being lined up for a new role at the Bernabéu.

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The 15 Best Real Madrid Midfielders of All Time—Ranked

Some of the greatest midfield operators of all time have represented Real Madrid.

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Kylian Mbappe’s Social Media Like Hints at Change He Wants at Real Madrid

Mbappe was spotted liking a post on social media that suggested a former manager’s return.

The Guardian - UK

Gianluigi Buffon: ‘You have a perception that you are unbeatable, almost omnipotent’

Italy’s goalkeeping legend tells Donald McRae about getting used to retirement, the decline of Italian football and why he blames himself for Zidane’s World Cup final red card

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Selling Aurelien Tchouameni Now Would Be Disastrous for Real Madrid

Man Utd have been credited with transfer interest in Madrid’s midfielder.

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