USMNT Star Julian Hall in Elite Company of Pele After Record-Setting Victory The 18-year-old striker appears tailor-made for the international stage. Sports Illustrated · 1h ago
“He was the cleverest player ever - he could be a soldier and he could be a general. He had no ego” Kevin Keegan on the best he ever played with and against Kevin Keegan had a spectacular list of teammates and opponents, but three names really stood out to him FourFourTwo · Aug 24
Return of the Cosmos: New York's original club are back and looking to build on the World Cup and the legends of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Raul Even Pele and Raul couldn’t keep the New York Cosmos from folding twice – FFT headed to the Big Apple to find out if the iconic club’s latest comeback will be different FourFourTwo · Aug 1
Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3 Brazil's national football team will play India in a friendly match. This historic fixture is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on October 3. The match marks Brazil's first-ever game on Indian soil. India will face their highest-ranked opponent since 1992. This event revives Kolkata's deep connection with Brazilian football. The Economic Times · Jul 30
Missouri woman returned from Hawaii and found a volcanic rock in her shoe. She mails it right back: ‘I don’t want any bad luck’ Took no chances. We Got This Covered · Jul 20
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 · Jul 19
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 · Jul 18
Pele's 1958 FIFA World Cup final jersey sold for a whopping $5 million at US auction house Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt fetched USD 4.9 million at auction. This iconic jersey was worn during Brazil's first World Cup victory. The shirt is now the second most expensive football jersey ever sold. It trails only Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup shirt. Pele, a three-time World Cup winner,… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown Spain's Lamine Yamal hopes to match Kylian Mbappe's World Cup teenage triumph. Yamal's stunning Euro 2024 goal against France preceded his 17th birthday. He now faces Mbappe's France in the World Cup semi-final. Mbappe seeks a third consecutive World Cup final appearance. Yamal's club record against Mbappe shows two wins… The Economic Times · Jul 13
England enter the Azteca cathedral – football’s greatest stadium ENGLAND V MEXICO: From Pele to Diego Maradona, the footballing Mecca has witnessed some of the sport’s most iconic moments, writes Miguel Delaney, and England must embrace the history when they face Mexico The Independent UK · Jul 4
Who has scored the most goals at a single World Cup? Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are leading the Golden Boot race at World Cup 2026 but they'll have to pick up the pace to break the single tournament record FourFourTwo · Jul 4
How Harry Kane transcended England to become the best footballer in the world The Three Lions’ captain has had to work hard for global acclaim — but it was hard graft that made him the player he is Evening Standard · Jul 3
How Harry Kane went past Pele with World Cup goals against DR Congo IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 1
Quickest World Cup hat-tricks of all-time Where does Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick against Norway rank amongst the quickest in World Cup history FourFourTwo · Jun 26
The Economic Times · Jun 24 How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the great sporting prodigy of this generation Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, is set to make history as India's youngest senior men's player. After a stellar IPL debut, topping run charts and winning MVP, he's now heading for international duty against Ireland and England. His exceptional talent, likened to Sachin Tendulkar, has already shattered records,…
The Economic Times · Jun 23 "In a category of his own": Ibrahimovic hails Messi after Argentina icon breaks FIFA WC goals record Football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has lauded Lionel Messi's record-breaking FIFA World Cup goal tally, declaring the Argentinian ace in a league of his own. Messi's recent brace propelled him past Miroslav Klose, cementing his status as the all-time top scorer. Ibrahimovic emphasized Messi's unparalleled longevity and complete body of work,…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Norway v Senegal LIVE: Team news as Erling Haaland aims to keep pace in World Cup golden boot race Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq has them well positioned in Group I, while Senegal fell 3-1 to France
FourFourTwo · Jun 22 All-time World Cup top scorers Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina
The Economic Times · Jun 21 FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.
FourFourTwo · Jun 21 Is Lamine Yamal the youngest player to have ever scored at the World Cup? Lamine Yamal netted for the first time in the competition against Saudi Arabia aged just 18
The Economic Times · Jun 20 FIFA 2026: Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win Brazil secured their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Haiti. Matheus Cunha was the star of the show, netting a brace, while Vinicius Junior contributed with a goal and an assist. The win guarantees Brazil's progression, while Haiti becomes the first…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon
The Economic Times · Jun 17 FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament