latest articles by Gianni Taina
World Cup
/ todayBefore and after Lionel Messi: How the Argentina legend rewrote the FIFA World Cup record books
Lionel Messi will leave an immense legacy in World Cup history, having spent tournament after tournament with Argentina surpassing marks that once seemed impossible to reach.
World Cup
/ todayReport: Rodrigo De Paul expected to return to Lionel Messi’s Argentina starting XI for 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Argentina face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, and Rodrigo De Paul could return to the starting lineup alongside Lionel Messi.
World Cup
/ todayHow old will Harry Kane and England’s 2026 World Cup players be in 2030, and could they return?
England came close to the title at the 2026 World Cup, so Harry Kane and some of his teammates will look for revenge in the 2030 edition.
World Cup
/ todayKylian Mbappe surpasses Lionel Messi as World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with brace vs England
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace against England in the third-place match and surpassed Lionel Messi as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer.
World Cup
/ todayWhy isn’t Jules Kounde starting for France against England at the 2026 World Cup?
France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup third-place match looking for the bronze, where Jules Kounde will begin the match on the bench.
World Cup
/ todayWhy isn’t Dayot Upamecano starting for France against England at the 2026 World Cup?
France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup match in search of third place, where Dayot Upamecano will begin the match on the bench.
World Cup
/ todayWhy isn’t Jordan Pickford starting for England against France at the 2026 World Cup?
England face France in search of third place at the 2026 World Cup, where Jordan Pickford will begin the match on the bench for the first time during the tournament.
World Cup
/ todayWhy isn’t Harry Kane starting for England against France at the 2026 World Cup?
England face France in search of third place at the 2026 World Cup, where Harry Kane will surprisingly begin the match on the bench.
World Cup
/ todayWhy isn’t William Saliba playing for France against England at the 2026 World Cup?
France face England in a crucial 2026 World Cup third-place match, and William Saliba is unavailable for the game.
World Cup
/ todayWhat is England’s current FIFA ranking ahead of its 2026 World Cup third-place match vs France?
England face France in a crucial match to decide who completes the podium with third place at the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup
/ 1 day agoRodri reveals Spain’s plan to stop Lionel Messi in the 2026 World Cup final: ‘Keep him away from the box’
Rodri spoke about the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, addressing how they'll try to stop Lionel Messi on the field.
World Cup
/ 1 day agoLionel Scaloni has the chance to match 88-year-old World Cup record if Argentina defeat Spain
Argentina face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, and Lionel Scaloni could make history if his team secures a win.
World Cup
/ 1 day agoLionel Messi chases his second World Cup title with Argentina: How he’s fared against Spain
Lionel Messi will look to defend the title with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, who are chasing their second title in history.
News
/ 1 day agoBrazil legend Ronaldo explains why Cristiano Ronaldo can no longer do what made him unstoppable
Brazilian forward legend Ronaldo Nazario addressed the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the dominant player he once was.
World Cup
/ 1 day agoSpain’s defensive wall vs Argentina’s chaos: Breaking down the 2026 World Cup final tactical battle
Spain and Argentina will decide who becomes champion of the 2026 World Cup, in a match that will see two similar tactical systems collide.