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Messi is better & smarter! Argentine ‘gifted’ intellectually

Lionel Messi has “gifted intellectual capabilities” that allow him to be both better and smarter than his rivals, claims an expert on the matter.

Salah's former team-mate Refaat suffers on-pitch heart attack

Mohamed Salah’s former international team-mate, Ahmed Refaat, suffered an on-pitch heart attack that saw him stop breathing “for more than an hour”.

The Beautiful Game: Release date, trailer & how to watch

Everything you need to know about the soccer film The Beautiful Game, starring Bill Nighy

Revealed: Why 'hyperactive' Mbappe is so important to Macron

The benefits of Kylian Mbappe’s surprising friendship with French president Emmanuel Macron have been explained.

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World Cup history-makers? USMNT get record prediction

The USMNT’s class of 2026 are capable of making World Cup history on home soil, says Cobi Jones, who has predicted great things.

Pulisic informed of ‘biggest job’ with USMNT

Christian Pulisic has been informed of the “biggest job” that he faces with the USMNT, as the AC Milan star is backed to become a “leader”.

St. James' Park leading race to host Over-35s World Cup

Newcastle United's home St. James' Park is the favourite to host the inaugural Over-35s World Cup.

'Greatness' in soccer has Americans' thinking of women 🤩

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has high expectations for growth in the NWSL - and American soccer - leading up to the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup.

Saudi Arabia launches bid campaign to host FIFA World Cup 2034

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has officially launched the campaign for its bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034.

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Revealed: Messi jibe driving Van Dijk ‘crazy’ at Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk is being driven “crazy” by a Lionel Messi jibe at Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah and Alexis Mac Allister tormenting their captain.

Paul Pogba: The ultimate wasted talent

The Frenchman could have been an all-time great but made one bad decision after another, culminating in a failed drugs test

Man City boss Guardiola wants to manage at the World Cup

Current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire to lead a national team at a World Cup before concluding his coaching career.

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Messi's World Cup: Rise of a Legend - Release date & where to watch

GOAL brings you all you need to know about the 'Messi's World Cup: Rise of a Legend' documentary.

📽️ | Di Maria embraces Messi with tears during World Cup parade

Angel Di Maria insisted Lionel Messi is the "greatest player in history" and claimed that he wanted to win the World Cup for his skipper.

Anime & FIFA! USMNT star Pepi reveals hobbies

United States international Ricardo Pepi has revealed that watching Anime and playing FIFA form part of his hobby list away from professional soccer.

Germany legend Andreas Brehme dies aged 63

Germany legend Andreas Brehme has passed away at the age of 63 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Gregg Berhalter believes the USMNT can win the World Cup.

Berhalter reveals ambitious USMNT goal for World Cup 2026

United States coach Gregg Berhalter has indicated that his aim is to guide his team to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

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Revealed: Keepers will NOT be exempt from blue card sin-bins

Talk of blue cards being introduced to football has sparked lively debate, with it revealed that goalkeepers will not be exempt from sin-bins.

‘Focused on Netherlands’ – Why Dest ditched dream for USMNT

Sergino Dest has explained why he is now totally committed to the USMNT cause having been “fully focused on the Netherlands” when growing up.

Scotland national anthem: Lyrics in full & meaning explained

Everything you need to know about Scotland's rousing national anthem

Ronaldinho, Henry & Ozil to headline Over-35s World Cup roster!

Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry & Mesut Ozil will reportedly headline a blockbuster line-up for an Over-35s World Cup, which is set to be hosted in England.

Why New Jersey was picked over Dallas to host 2026 WC final

The New York/New Jersey's MetLife Stadium was picked over Dallas to host the 2026 World Cup final with Kim Kardashian set to play a key role.

USMNT send ‘USA ALL DAY!’ tattoo to Hart after WC ink vow

Gregg Berhalter says the USMNT have already sent Kevin Hart a “tattoo that says USA ALL DAY” following the comedian’s 2026 World Cup ink vow.

Turner: Reyna 'grown up a ton' since WC fallout with Berhalter

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner says Gio Reyna has "grown up a ton" since his fallout with Gregg Berhalter at the 2022 World Cup.

World Cup final in NYC? MetLife Stadium a strange choice

There were some incredible contenders to host the showpiece in 2026, but the eventual choice does come with plenty of risks

'Incredible' – Drake a 'real soccer fan' after 2026 WC reveal

Rap superstar Drake has earned “real soccer fan” praise after talking up the “energy” in Canada heading towards the 2026 World Cup.

Berhalter on World Cup final in NJ: A dream come true for me

Gregg Berhalter says it's a dream come true to have the World Cup final in New Jersey as it reminds him how much the game has grown in his lifetime.

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📽️ | Kim & Kanye's son picks McKennie as 2026 World Cup favourite

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son Saint picked out Weston McKennie as the USMNT star he is most looking forward to seeing at the 2026 World Cup.

NY/NJ named 2026 World Cup Final hosts as USMNT get LA opener

The 2026 World Cup final will be held at New York/New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, while the USMNT have learned where they will play their first game.

Explained: Why Musah snubbed England for USMNT

Yunus Musah has explained why he snubbed England in favour of the USMNT and how he came to the decision that leaving Arsenal was a good idea.

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