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It’s World Cup week – will the hope, memes and dreams be as good as it gets?

In today’s Football Daily: has the World Cup already peaked?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

If this is Messi’s last World Cup, could he eclipse Maradona and win it twice?

After living in the Argentina idol’s shadow, the 39-year-old star of Qatar is still capable of a final glorious chapter

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

FIFA 2026: From Maradona to Messi, every World Cup finds a hero. Who’s next?

The upcoming World Cup promises new stars. While legends like Messi and Ronaldo have had their moments, the focus now shifts to emerging talents. Spain's Lamine Yamal is a strong contender. France's Kylian Mbappe also looks set to shine. The tournament may reveal unexpected heroes, challenging established expectations.

The Economic Times · Jun 6

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated · May 29

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 · May 28

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK · May 26

‘Every time I saw Manchester United play, Scott McTominay stood out. I was surprised they allowed him to go’ Gary McAllister on a decision the Red Devils got wrong

The former Leeds United and Scotland star believes letting McTominay go was a huge mistake

FourFourTwo · May 24

Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete

When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona.

The Conversation · May 21

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 · May 18

I’ve been to more than 120 cities – these are the six best in Europe for a solo summer break

Having visited many European cities alone, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for culture, great food and intriguing neighbourhoods in 2026

The Independent UK · May 13