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/ 140 days agoRussia reportedly comes up with bizarre idea for alternative 2026 FIFA World Cup: What is it and which teams would be able to play?
The United States men’s national team closed its turbulent year with a resounding, almost cinematic crescendo — a 5-1 dismantling of Uruguay in Tampa — a result that arrived with Christian Pulisic watching from afar.

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/ 141 days agoKylian Mbappe vs. PSG erupts again: Real Madrid star’s $280m claim sparks monster counter-offer from reigning UEFA Champions League winners
Mbappe, now at Real Madrid, is embroiled in a battle over his final months at PSG, claiming significant unpaid wages and damages, while the French champions are hitting back with an equally hefty counter-claim.

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/ 141 days agoWhy isn't Christian Pulisic playing for USMNT vs. Uruguay in international friendly?
The United States meets Uruguay in a high-profile international friendly, yet the conversation refuses to center on tactics, form, or lineups. It revolves instead around Christian Pulisic, who will not feature for the USMNT tonight.

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/ 141 days agoShock return to Real Madrid? Karim Benzema drops bombshell three-word hint on Al-Ittihad future as exit from Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow looms
Karim Benzema’s future at Al-Ittihad is edging into a decisive phase, and the Frenchman — still operating in the same league that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate — has finally broken his silence on where he may play next season.

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/ 141 days agoBarcelona finally returns home as Camp Nou reopens after two years vs. Athletic Club this weekend: Has Lamine Yamal already played there?
Barcelona ends its two-year hiatus this weekend, stepping back into the Camp Nou for the first time since 2023 — a night loaded with symbolism, tension, and expectation

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/ 141 days agoIs this really the way to 2026 World Cup? Neymar tries to spark Santos with flair, but ends up bizarrely failing the flicks that defined him (VIDEO)
The Brazilian forward finds himself increasingly associated with headlines that speak not of genius, but of a painful decline.

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/ 141 days agoBeyond goals: The ultimate unbreakable record Cristiano Ronaldo could shatter at 2026 World Cup to eclipse Lionel Messi's legacy forever
This potential moment of personal and national glory is not only a chance for Ronaldo to complete his astonishing trophy haul, but also an opportunity to cement a truly unique place in World Cup history.

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/ 144 days agoCristiano Ronaldo in hot water? Portugal star sets shocking rare negative record as Ireland red card threatens 2026 World Cup opener
Amid the possibility that the Ireland dismissal could see him miss the 2026 World Cup opener, the 40-year-old veteran set one unwanted record in the process.

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/ 144 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s red card vs. Ireland ignites FIFA fight: Roberto Martinez breaks silence with nine-word reaction to incident amid 2026 World Cup ban threat
While it has now spiraled into a high-stakes disciplinary battle, Martinez has revealed his nine-word reaction in the aftermath.

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/ 144 days agoChristian Pulisic to follow Lionel Messi’s path? UMSNT star makes shock MLS admission, two years after Landon Donovan’s bold plea to overlook Milan
Christian Pulisic is 27, thriving in the red and black of Milan, yet the whispers around him grow louder: could he one day follow Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer?

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/ 144 days agoWhy isn't Christian Pulisic playing for USMNT vs. Paraguay in international friendly?
Christian Pulisic’s name sits at the top of the U.S. men’s national team conversation once again, but this time because he will not be on the pitch when the United States meets Paraguay at Subaru Park.

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/ 144 days agoIs Christian Pulisic undervalued because he is American? Ex-USMNT star Stuart Holden thinks so, as he doesn’t hold back against popular stigma
Former USMNT midfielder Stuart Holden believes the issue goes beyond goals, assists, or Milan’s status in Serie A

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/ 144 days agoWhy isn't Lamine Yamal playing for Spain vs. Georgia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?
Spain arrives in Tbilisi on the brink of sealing its place at the 2026 World Cup, but it will do so without Lamine Yamal, whose absence against the Georgia national team has added an unexpected layer of intrigue.

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/ 145 days agoLionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez help Argentina cruise past Angola 2-0 in La Albiceleste’s final 2025 international friendly
With goals from superstars Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi, Argentina cruised to a 2-0 victory and a memorable end to the year 2025.

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/ 145 days agoIs Lionel Messi playing? Confirmed lineups for Angola vs. Argentina in 2025 international friendly
Lionel Messi’s name is already on everyone’s lips, but the biggest question—Is the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner playing?—remains shrouded in deliberate mystery, even as the world champions conclude a year of relentless preparation.
