Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez believes his nation would defeat Spain if they replayed their recent World Cup final today. Despite praising the Spanish players, the veteran shot-stopper remains confident that Lionel Scaloni's squad are currently the superior side following their extra-time heartbreak.
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal fell just short of making history as the youngest-ever Ballon d'Or winner, finishing third in the 2026 rankings behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Despite claiming a record third Kopa Trophy, the teenage star saw his main prize hopes dampened by a curious case of tactical voting.
Luis de la Fuente has cemented his legacy as one of the modern greats after being named the best coach in world football. The Spanish tactician accepted the prestigious award following a historic campaign that saw his national team reach the summit of the sport.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed it will escalate its legal battle to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a FIFA ruling. The governing body recently dismissed an appeal against sanctions imposed for Islamophobic chanting during an international friendly earlier this year.
Arsenal academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly has identified the teammate he believes does not get the recognition he deserves at the Emirates Stadium. Despite being a vital cog in Mikel Arteta’s tactical machine, the young midfielder feels one senior figure is consistently flying under the radar.
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