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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights

LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.

Bangkok Post

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

Bangkok Post

Kylian Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

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'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

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Mbappé breaks records as France see off spirited Senegal

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

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France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…

France 24

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

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Ballon d'Or 2024: Complete list of award winners

Rodri, the talented midfielder from Spain and Manchester City, was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or on Monday, recognising him as the world's best player. He triumphed over Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinicius Jr and English prodigy Jude Bellingham to secure the coveted prize.

The Times of India

Top Five All-Time FIFA World Cup Goal Scorers: From Miroslav Klose to Lionel Messi

The FIFA World Cup has seen some of the greatest footballers etch their names into history with extraordinary goal-scoring feats. Since its inception in 1930, the tournament has provided a global stage for players to showcase their talents, and a select few have risen above the rest to become all-time…

The Times of India

'Danke Franz': Germany Lights A Candle For Football Icon Beckenbauer

"Suddenly darker, quieter, poorer": the words of Bayern Munich summed up the mood of a bereaved Germany on Tuesday as the country mourned the legendary footballer Franz Beckenbauer, the man they called "the Kaiser".

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: Minns sworn in as NSW premier but majority uncertain; Socceroos great dies; and pets wrecking things

The 47th premier of NSW vows to ‘hit the ground running’

The Guardian - AU

Socceroo, milkman, friend to Pelé: football mourns Manfred Schaefer

The defender represented Australia 73 times, including at the 1974 World Cup, and will be remembered by the Socceroos on Tuesday night

The Guardian - AU

Champions League draw was Murphy's Law, says Bayern coach Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich were drawn with Italian giants Inter Milan and Barcelona in last night’s UEFA Champions League group stage draw

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