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Castro gives USMNT World Cup hot take and ranks kits

Twitch star Castro is bullish on the United States men's national team's chances at the 2026 World Cup

What is tiki-taka? How tactics made famous by Barca & Spain work

Pep Guardiola has become synonymous with the idea over the last decade, but what is the story behind the tactical phenomenon?

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Materazzi FINALLY reveals 'trash talk' to Zidane 👀

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi has finally confirmed what he said to provoke Zinedine Zidane into headbutting him at the 2006 World Cup final.

Is Houghton’s England career over after World Cup warning?

Steph Houghton’s England career may be over after earning 121 caps, with her chances of making the Lionesses’ World Cup squad “not that high”.

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Mourinho, Southgate & Zidane to join inaugural UEFA board

Gareth Southgate, Jose Mourinho, Rio Ferdinand and Zinedine Zidane are reportedly set to become members of a new UEFA advisory board.

‘Southgate may want to backtrack’- Balogun ‘leaning to’ USMNT

Gareth Southgate has been advised to “backtrack” on his Folarin Balogun comments, with Eric Wynalda saying the striker is “leaning to the USA”.

Exclusive: Martinez reveals Champions League dream

Emi Martinez “completed football” by winning the World Cup with Argentina, but the Aston Villa star is now hungrier than ever for club success.

Villa, Raul & Spain's all-time leading goalscorers

Spain national football team's goalscoring chart consists of some of the greatest superstars in history.

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WATCH: Messi's FULL spat with Weghorst at 2022 World Cup

Footage has emerged showing Lionel Messi’s full spat with Wout Weghorst at the end of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win over the Netherlands.

‘Why now?’ - England's Maddison opens up on World Cup woes

James Maddison opened up on his 2022 World Cup injury woes after winning his first cap for England in three years against Ukraine.

Smith Rowe on England vs USMNT battle for Balogun

Emile Smith Rowe has added his voice to the international allegiance debate raging around Arsenal team-mate Folarin Balogun.

Why was Alisson snubbed by Brazil? Ederson reacts 😲

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been overlooked in the latest Brazil squad, with Manchester City rival Ederson left “surprised” by that decision.

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Furious Griezmann considering France RETIREMENT! 😠

Antoine Griezmann is reportedly mulling over his international future with France after seeing captaincy duty passed to Kylian Mbappe.

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WATCH: Messi MOBBED by Argentina fans during restaurant visit

Going out in public when you are Lionel Messi can be a tricky business, with the Argentine mobbed by fans during a restaurant visit in Buenos Aires.

LA's dream of hosting 2026 World Cup final in danger 😬

Los Angeles believed it would host the 2026 World Cup final, but the layout of SoFi Stadium reportedly puts that ambition in jeopardy.

Hazard ‘didn’t like’ playing for Belgium at 2022 World Cup

Eden Hazard admits he “didn’t like” playing for Belgium at the 2022 World Cup as he felt undeserving of a role amid ongoing struggles at Real Madrid.

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EXCLUSIVE: Martinez reveals how Messi made him want to cry

Argentina and Aston Villa 'keeper Emiliano Martinez told GOAL all about Lionel Messi's Copa America speech and his vital save in the World Cup final.

Brazil legend Pele wanted Messi to win 2022 World Cup

The daughter of Brazil legend Pele has revealed that her father wanted Lionel Messi to win the 2022 World Cup after the Selecao bowed out.

'Argentina have no problem running for Messi at next World Cup'

Alexis Mac Allister has insisted that Argentina "won't have any problem running for" Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup.

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WATCH: Mbappe's stony-faced reaction to Martinez FIFA award

Kylian Mbappe offered no reaction to Emi Martinez being named The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper, with the French star left stony-faced.

Lionel Messi is officially The Best 🥇

Lionel Messi has been crowned the best men's player at the 2022 The Best FIFA Awards after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.

Martinez named world's best goalkeeper 🧤

Argentina's World Cup hero Emiliano Martinez has been handed the best men's goalkeeper prize at the 2022 The Best FIFA Football Awards.

World Cup winner Scaloni signs new deal as Argentina boss ✍️

Argentina's World Cup-winning manager has penned a contract extension through to 2026 just months after leading his country to glory in Qatar.

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Complete guide to The Best FIFA football awards 2022

The complete guide to The Best FIFA football awards 2022, including where to watch, nominees and more

Ex-USMNT forward Twellman frustrated by U.S. Soccer search

Former United States men's national team forward Taylor Twellman appeared exasperated by a disorganised approach to finding a new head coach.

Martinez explains Argentina's Mbappe chants after World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has defended the team's chants mocking Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final last year.

Messi advised me against Golden Glove celebration - Martinez

Emiliano Martinez revealed that Argentina captain Lionel Messi warned him against celebrating inappropriately with the Golden Glove trophy in Qatar.

‘Messi is number one’ – Pique’s take on Ronaldo GOAT debate

Gerard Pique has added his voice to the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate, with the Barcelona legend in no doubt as to who is “number one”.

De Paul reveals Messi World Cup promise after injury blow

Rodrigo De Paul has revealed Lionel Messi's World Cup promise after the midfielder suffered an injury in training before the quarter-finals.

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Ronaldinho ‘very happy’ to see Messi complete football

Ronaldinho is “very happy” for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with the Argentine icon completing football with a World Cup triumph.

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