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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.

Euronews

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

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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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Sports Illustrated

What Real Madrid Need Toni Kroos to Fix Amid Comeback Links

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

Sports Illustrated

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

Sports Illustrated

Selling Aurelien Tchouameni Now Would Be Disastrous for Real Madrid

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

Sports Illustrated

Should Alvaro Arbeloa Pay for Florentino Perez’s Crimes at Real Madrid?

The Spanish boss is on the hot seat after Real Madrid’s Champions League exit—but is he the real problem at the Bernabéu?

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Every Trophyless Season Real Madrid Have Endured in the 21st Century

Los Blancos are in danger of a rare trophy blank during 2025–26.

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Explaining ‘The Prophecy’—The Viral Theory Giving Real Madrid Champions League Hope

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The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked

From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever.

Sports Illustrated

France’s 1998 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

Italy, Croatia and Brazil were among the countries downed on the road to victory.

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‘Despite being a legend, Zidane showed humility. He was different from the rest – and he was our coach. We were fortunate’ Marcelo opens up on what his best Real Madrid managers brought to the club

The Brazilian was managed by the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu

Sports Illustrated

Ranking Real Madrid’s Best Teams of All Time

Some great Los Blancos sides have defined the most unforgettable eras in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino ‘Shortlisted’ for Huge Post-USMNT Role

The clock is ticking one of European soccer’s biggest and most pressurized jobs.

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