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Lautaro explains poor World Cup form for Argentina

Lautaro Martinez revealed that his poor run of form at the 2022 World Cup was due to an ankle injury that he suffered prior to the tournament.

Cash discusses facing Mbappe and Messi at World Cup 😰

Aston Villa full-back Matty Cash has revealed what it was like to come up against Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi while at the World Cup with Poland.

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.

USMNT star Sargent sets top scorer target in PL bid

United States international Josh Sargent wants to be “the highest goal scorer” in a successful bid to fire Norwich back into the Premier League.

‘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”.

'Skills!' - Tomiyasu reveals what Arteta is like in training

Mikel Arteta may be guiding Arsenal to new heights as a manager, but he’s still got skills on the training field, Takehiro Tomiyasu has told GOAL.

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.

Who will be the next USMNT coach?

Gregg Berhalter's future has been thrown further into doubt by the current scandal engulfing American soccer, meaning he could be replaced...

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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.

‘I’m the best’ – Barca icon Romario picks himself over Messi

Barcelona and Brazil icon Romario says he would pick himself over Lionel Messi to fill a striking role in any side, boldly declaring: “I’m the best.”

Varane explains France retirement amid 'overloaded' schedule

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has given his reasons for retiring from the French national team, which was announced on Thursday.

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Kolo Muani still haunted by huge miss in World Cup final

France forward Randal Kolo Muani says he will never get over his crucial miss in the last minutes of the World Cup final loss to Argentina last month.

Beckham picks Messi over fellow Man Utd icon Ronaldo

David Beckham has picked Lionel Messi over fellow legendary Manchester United No.7 Cristiano Ronaldo as the player he most likes to watch.

Will Messi play at the 2026 World Cup? Argentine’s future plans

Lionel Messi continues to hint at prolonging his international career with Argentina through to the 2026 World Cup finals.

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USMNT's Robinson explains World Cup encounter with Iran star

USMNT left-back Antonee Robinson explained his interaction with Iran's Ramin Rezaeian after knocking the defender out of the World Cup.

Varane retires from international football

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from international football after earning 93 caps and a World Cup winners’ medal with France.

Messi: Mexico was Argentina's toughest World Cup game

Lionel Messi has picked Argentina's group stage clash with Mexico as their toughest game of the World Cup - ahead of the final against France.

Messi: I've achieved everything, there's nothing left

Lionel Messi has admitted that he has "achieved everything" in football after lifting the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar.

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Messi blames World Cup 'nerves' for Netherlands gesture

Lionel Messi blames World Cup “nerves” for his taunting of Louis van Gaal and clash with Wout Weghorst before and after a quarter-final tie in Qatar.

Messi explains record-breaking Instagram post

Lionel Messi has discussed his record-breaking Instagram post following the World Cup final that saw him pip Cristiano Ronaldo to a certain record.

Aguero: Argentina players didn't even notice Salt Bae

Sergio Aguero has insisted that Argentina's World Cup celebrations were not dampened by the presence of Salt Bae, who the squad didn't even notice.

Messi explains gesture to wife after winning World Cup

Argentina star Lionel Messi has explained his gesture to his wife following the Albiceleste's World Cup win.

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Is it football or soccer? Name of the game explained

The 2022 World Cup saw American fans taunt their English counterparts over the name of the sport, but which is right?

Four Uruguay players banned after scenes in World Cup exit

Jose Gimenez, Edinson Cavani, Diego Godin and Fernando Muslera have all been banned by FIFA following their actions after Uruguay's World Cup exit.

Southgate: I'm not sure we believed we could beat France

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions may have lacked the belief that they were good enough to beat France at the 2022 World Cup.

Van Gaal should have 'kissed' Messi - Riquelme

Juan Roman Riquelme suggested Louis van Gaal ought to have kissed Lionel Messi instead of angering him at the World Cup.

'Now I'm shooting you!' - Aguero goes to war with Ibra

Sergio Aguero has responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovich's comments claiming Argentina won't taste success again after their unsavoury behaviour in Qatar.

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'Badly behaved' Argentina won't win anything else - Zlatan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was not impressed with Argentina's behaviour at the 2022 World Cup and does not think they will taste any more success.

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Romero explains why Messi has always been the GOAT

Cristian Romero believes Lionel Messi has always been the GOAT, with anybody “who really knows about football” agreeing with that assessment.

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