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Benzema brutally snubs France tribute ceremony by E-MAIL 📧

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema reportedly snubbed the opportunity to attend a special tribute ceremony for France’s retiring stars by email.

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🎥 | 'France are dead' - Messi joins in belting out controversial song

Lionel Messi and Argentina continue to revel in their 2022 World Cup win, with a “France are dead” song belted out upon their return to action.

Pulisic sends USMNT ‘love’ note to Balogun in allegiance battle 👀

Christian Pulisic has told Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun that the USMNT would “love” him on board as an international allegiance battle rages on.

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🎥 | Martinez recreates lewd celebration with World Cup trophy!

Emi Martinez has recreated his lewd Golden Glove celebration after returning to action with Argentina – with the World Cup trophy figuring this time.

EXCLUSIVE: Martinez praises Mbappe & plays down doll row

Emiliano Martinez has told GOAL he has the utmost respect for “world class” Kylian Mbappe and has played down the infamous doll row that he sparked.

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.

Ronaldo admits he considered RETIRING from Portugal duty

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he considered international retirement after being benched by Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina with his 2022 World Cup Golden Glove

EXCLUSIVE: Inside the mind of World Cup winner Emi Martinez 🧠

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper discusses his shootout antics and his work with a sports psychologist

Grealish stayed at Home Alone hotel after World Cup heartbreak

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed how he took a trip to New York to get over England's exit from World Cup 2022.

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Kolo Muani still haunted by failure to beat Emi Martinez

France striker Randal Kolo Muani admits he still has regrets about his late miss in the World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

Brazil's wonderkids are about to take over Europe!

The World Cup's most successful nation has not won the competition for over 20 years - but a group is emerging who have the talent to end that drought

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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'So scared' - Gabriel Jesus opens up on horror of his injury

Gabriel Jesus has explained why he played for 15 minutes with Brazil at the World Cup finals with an injury that would sideline him for three months.

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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.

35-year-old Ream targets 2026 World Cup spot 💪

Fulham defender Tim Ream has expressed his desire to try and make the USMNT's squad for the 2026 World Cup after relishing playing in Qatar in 2022.

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USMNT advised to ‘make Balogun rich like Rodgers & Mahomes’

The United States have been advised to take inspiration from Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes by making Folarin Balogun “a very rich man”.

FIFA to preserve gaming franchise & rival EA Sports

FIFA will be preserving the gaming franchise boasting their name, with world football’s governing body ready to go head-to-head with EA Sports.

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.

CR7's former team-mate explains why Messi is better

Former Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson has explained why he thinks Lionel Messi is better than his old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

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How Lampard or Gerrard could replace Southgate as England boss

A pathway has emerged for former England internationals Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard to replace Gareth Southgate as Three Lions boss.

World Cup 2026: FIFA confirm new 104-game format 🤯

FIFA have confirmed a revised format for the 2026 World Cup that will see the competition extended to 104 games staged across 39 days.

Balogun & the dual nationals the USMNT must secure

GOAL breaks down the players who could commit to the USMNT, or elsewhere, ahead of the 2026 World Cup

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.

Muller will not be called up for Germany, Flick confirms 😳

Thomas Muller will not be called up to the Germany squad for the time being, coach Hansi Flick has confirmed.

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USMNT injury report: Latest on Pulisic, Reyna and more

GOAL takes a look at the injury status of American soccer's biggest stars

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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.

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Lautaro tried to trade for World Cup-winning penalty

Lautaro Martinez has revealed that he tried to trade for the decisive penalty that sealed Argentina World Cup glory at Qatar 2022.

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CR7 to meet ref who left Messi FUMING in first big Al-Nassr test

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his biggest Al-Nassr game yet as they take on Al-Ittihad, with Mateu Lahoz set to officiate the superclassico.

WATCH: 'Mate, I'm sweating!' - Casemiro left Irvine blushing

Australia international Jackson Irvine was left blushing and “sweating” after being recognised by Casemiro at the FIFA Best awards gala.

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.

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