Paris Saint-Germain talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has admitted to feeling immense pride after being compared to footballing icon George Best following his inclusion on the Ballon d'Or shortlist. The Georgian international, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise at the Parc des Princes, is widely considered one of the leading contenders for the prestigious award.
We are now just hours away from the start of the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams having made their way to North America with dreams of glory driving them. All of the pre-qualifying favourites made it safely through, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.
European champions Spain have all-but qualified for next summer's World Cup after crushing Georgia 4-0 on Saturday evening. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and strikes from Martin Zubimendi and Ferran Torres saw Luis de la Fuente's side maintain their 100 per cent record in Group E, on an evening when second-placed Turkey also defeated Bulgaria 2-0.
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