World Cup news

Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane agreed that there is nothing better than scoring in a World Cup final as the two icons enjoyed a meeting in Miami.

India cricket superstar Virat Kohli “thinks he’s Cristiano Ronaldo”, but Yuvraj Singh says there are only similarities between the pair off the pitch.

Former Portugal boss Fernando Santos claims Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer talking to him after he dropped the Al-Nassr star at the 2022 World Cup.

Paulo Dybala has revealed that he had "five missed calls" from Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory.

Thiago Almada – a World Cup winning team-mate of Lionel Messi – has revealed that he is ready to leave MLS and go chasing his “dream” in Europe.

Lionel Messi “deserved” to win the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, says Thiago Almada, with any critics merely looking to “appear on TV”.

Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez revealed how the World Cup final against France changed his life for the better.

Lionel Messi produced a cryptic response when asked if he would feature in the 2026 World Cup amid reports MLS are 'protecting' the Inter Miami star.

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton turned heads when donning a Brazil tracksuit from the mid-1990s ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

The 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia could be held in the winter, following the example set by Qatar last year.

Brazil legend Romario was vocal in his opposition to Carlo Ancelotti being the next Selecao coach, after his spell at Real Madrid comes to an end.

Major League Soccer is reportedly putting a plan in place to protect Lionel Messi in order for him to feature at the 2026 World Cup in the States.

Saudi Arabia are set to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia decided against bidding for tournament rights.

The award no longer means as much to the World Cup winner, but it was fully deserved and means he has another record that will never be broken

Lionel Messi was thrilled to be joined on stage by his three children after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award on Monday night.

Lionel Messi dedicated his record eighth Ballon d'Or award to Diego Maradona on what would have been the Argentine legend's 63rd birthday.

As the Inter Miami star picked up yet another individual prize in Paris, the rest of the 30-man shortlist learned their final positions in the voting