latest articles by Dante Gonzalez
World Cup
/ 38 days ago‘Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy’: France 1998 champion David Trezeguet backs Portugal’s World Cup chances
David Trezeguet, world champions with France in 1998, backed up Portugal's chances in the 2026 World Cup, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy."
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/ 38 days agoKylian Mbappe draws criticism in France after leaving camp as Dembele reportedly demanded more defensive effort
With Ousmane Dembele reportedly demanding him more defensive effort, Kylian Mbappe's exit from France's camp drew criticism among fans.
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/ 39 days agoVideo: Lionel Messi scores penalty for Argentina vs Iceland in final friendly before 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi jumped on the field, and in just three minutes, scored from the penalty spot against Iceland to extend Argentina's lead in their last friendly prior to the World Cup.
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/ 39 days ago‘People think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy’: Former teammate Danilo praises Portugal legend
Former Real Madrid an Juventus teammate Danilo praised the Portugal legend claiming that "people think Cristiano Ronaldo is an extraterrestrial, but he was a normal guy."
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/ 39 days agoWhy isn’t Lionel Messi starting for Argentina against Iceland in last pre-World Cup friendly?
Argentina is facing Iceland as their last friendly prior to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, but Lionel Messi was left on the subs bench once again.
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/ 39 days agoBeyond Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi: 9 icons playing their last World Cup in 2026
While the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, there are several other icons who will also be playing in their final World Cup in 2026.
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/ 39 days ago‘You make us laugh even more than Barcelona’: Atletico Madrid respond to Real Madrid after €150M offer for Julian Alvarez
After rejecting Real Madrid's €150M offer for Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid issued a harsh response, writing "you make us laugh even more than Barcelona."
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/ 40 days agoLionel Scaloni leaves door open for Emi Buendia’s Argentina World Cup call-up as Balerdi’s position ‘can be covered’
Emiliano Buendia's chances to be part of the World Cup remain alive as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni claimed that Leonardo Balerdi's position "can be covered" already.
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/ 40 days agoBarcelona reportedly sets conditions for Lamine Yamal’s participation with Spain at the 2026 World Cup
Currently recovering from his injury, FC Barcelona have reportedly set some conditions to Spain national team for Lamine Yamal's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 40 days agoWhy isn’t Lamine Yamal playing for Spain in its final pre-World Cup friendly against Peru?
Spain is facing Peru as its last rival prior to the 2026 World Cup, but Lamine Yamal won't be featuring in the game.
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/ 40 days agoLionel Messi to return for Argentina’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland, confirms Lionel Scaloni
Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be returning to the pitch in Argentina's last friendly against Iceland.
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/ 40 days agoJurrien Timber ruled out of Netherlands’ World Cup squad due to injury despite featuring in UCL final
Despite making his return in the Champions League final, Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the Netherland's World Cup squad due to his persistent groin injury.
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/ 40 days agoNeymar making ‘good progress’ from injury but still has no return date for Ancelotti’s Brazil
While Brazil issued a statement revealing that Neymar is making "good progress" in his recovery from injury, the star forward still doesn't have a return date to Carlo Ancelotti's side.
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/ 40 days ago‘This was a different situation from 2021’: Denmark’s Christian Eriksen issues positive update after collapse
Christian Eriksen issued a positive update after collapsing in the Denmark vs. Ukraine game, highlighting that "this was a different situation from what happened in 2021."
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/ 41 days agoLionel Scaloni doesn’t rule out more changes to Argentina’s World Cup squad after Leonardo Balerdi’s injury
After Leonardo Balerdi's injury, Lionel Scaloni opened the door for even more changes in Argentina's 2026 World Cup roster.