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Argentina president refuses to attend World Cup final vs Spain

Argentina president Javier Milei has confirmed he will not travel to the MetLife Stadium for the World Cup final against Spain. The controversial leader explained that his shocking absence from the showpiece event in New York is entirely down to deep-rooted football superstition, having watched the previous seven victories from his home.

'Very prophetic' - Brady asks Messi about picture of him, Yamal

NEW YORK -- In a fun meeting between the NFL’s greatest player of all time and arguably soccer’s, Tom Brady asked Lionel Messi about the picture that has followed this World Cup final since the matchup was set: the Argentina icon bathing Lamine Yamal as a baby. Brady described the image as “very prophetic,” with Yamal now playing in his first World Cup and Messi potentially preparing for his last.

Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

A bold new look for La Roja: inside Spain’s striking 2026 World Cup shirts.

Mbappe ruled out of BdO race with Messi in the mix for No.9

Kylian Mbappe is considered to be out of the running for Ballon d’Or recognition in 2026, with Jeremie Aliadiere conceding to GOAL that World Cup heartache with France is likely to have dashed those dreams. Les Bleus’ all-time leading goalscorer has never got his hands on the Golden Ball, and will need to wait another 12 months before staking another claim to the most prestigious of individual honours.

'I want to play with Cubarsi!' - Dutch wonderkid reveals Barcelona dream

Twente youngster Ruud Nijstad has admitted his long-term ambition is to play alongside Pau Cubarsi at Barcelona after being impressed by the Spain international's display against Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the highly rated Dutch defender insists his immediate focus remains on continuing his development with the Eredivisie club.

‘Give it my all’ - Messi, Argentina ride belief into WC final

Argentina’s comeback against England demonstrated the belief surrounding Lionel Messi. Now Spain stand between the holders and a historic second straight World Cup title.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Quick Boys	34	19	10	5	69	35	34	66	W D W W W
2	De Treffers	34	18	9	7	64	37	27	63	D W D W W
3	Hoek	34	19	6	9	60	37	23	63	D W L W W
4	Rijnsburgse Boys	34	16	8	10	76	55	21	56	W L W L W
5	HHC	34	17	5	12	58	44	14	56	W D L L W

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Argentina president refuses to attend World Cup final vs Spain

'Very prophetic' - Brady asks Messi about picture of him, Yamal

Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Mbappe ruled out of BdO race with Messi in the mix for No.9

'I want to play with Cubarsi!' - Dutch wonderkid reveals Barcelona dream

‘Give it my all’ - Messi, Argentina ride belief into WC final

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