Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul have been granted a mandatory recovery hiatus following their intense World Cup run with Argentina. Inter Miami's star duo will reportedly sit out upcoming league encounters and the MLS All-Star Game, ensuring they receive crucial rest after starring on the global stage.
Topps is celebrating one of football's most memorable images by turning Lionel Messi's famous photo with baby Lamine Yamal into a unique trading card. The announcement comes just a day after the pair faced each other in the World Cup final.
Footage from the New Jersey New York Stadium has exposed intense dressing room tunnel speeches delivered by Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martinez during Argentina's World Cup final defeat. The reigning champions were outplayed by Spain as they suffered a 1-0 loss after extra time, with a red card for Enzo Fernandez compounding their misery.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram account appeared to like an explosive social media post alleging FIFA corruption and claiming officials attempted to hand the 2026 World Cup to Lionel Messi. The viral interaction surfaced before Argentina's final loss to Spain, after a tournament filled with fierce officiating disputes.
Enzo Fernandez has addressed Argentina supporters after their World Cup final defeat to Spain, having been sent off late in the dramatic showdown. The Chelsea midfielder reflected on the team's journey while FIFA also opened an investigation into the chaotic scenes after full-time.
And just like that, it's over. After five-and-a-half weeks of breathless action, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to appear in the rearview mirror, the biggest international tournament in football history leaving behind a lifetime of memories while champions Spain continue their own celebrations.
Unai Simon won the Golden Glove at the 2026 World Cup after keeping seven clean sheets in eight appearances - a truly historic achievement, and yet it would be difficult to argue that the goalkeeper played a particularly important role in Spain's success because he barely had anything to do.
Spain celebrated their World Cup triumph with a lively open-top bus parade through Madrid, where Lamine Yamal entertained supporters by singing Bad Bunny songs alongside team-mates. Ferran Torres also caught the eye with a Donald Trump-inspired cap before the celebrations turned emotional during the team's ceremony at Cibeles Square.
Inaki Williams has led the tributes to his brother Nico following Spain's historic victory in the World Cup final against Argentina. The Athletic Club forward took to social media to express his immense pride in his younger sibling's achievement on the world's biggest stage.
German football legend Lothar Matthaus has delivered a scathing assessment of Argentina's conduct following their World Cup final defeat to Spain. The former Ballon d'Or winner hit out at the Albiceleste for their lack of sportsmanship and tactical approach during the showpiece event.
Lionel Messi has broken his silence following Argentina's heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The legendary captain took to social media to share a moving message with his supporters, admitting that the pain of the loss will take a long time to heal.
Unai Simon has revealed just how comfortable Spain's defence made his job throughout their World Cup triumph, admitting his gloves "didn't have to work that hard" as La Roja conceded just a single goal on their way to lifting the trophy for the first time in 16 years.
Argentina’s World Cup final heartbreak has been compounded by the threat of heavy sanctions following a disgraceful brawl at the final whistle. FIFA has opened an investigation into the scenes in New Jersey, with Leandro Paredes at the center of the controversy.
Spain playmaker Dani Olmo has hit out at the Argentina national team for their lack of sportsmanship following the World Cup final. The Barcelona star insisted that elite professionals have a responsibility to act as role models for the next generation after a controversial trophy ceremony.
Lionel Scaloni has cast serious doubt over his future as Argentina manager following a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 48-year-old was visibly overcome with emotion during his post-match media duties as he pondered whether he could lead a necessary squad revolution.
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