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Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah set eyes on the prize: Which African nation will book 2026 World Cup spot first?

The biggest question lingers with a sense of mystery: Which will be the first African country to secure its place at the 2026 World Cup?
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence? Inigo Martinez drops honest seven-word Al-Nassr confession that left Barcelona boss Hansi Flick stunned

The story might have seemed like a typical career move for a veteran, but it was the player’s seven-word confession during a private conversation that truly rattled coach Hansi Flick, leaving him visibly shocked.
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Back-to-back failures for Al-Nassr and Inter Miami: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face harsh reality after final defeats

Both Al-Nassr and Inter Miami fell in decisive finals, raising an uncomfortable question: Are Messi and Ronaldo beginning to show signs that their dominance alone might no longer be enough?
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Not Cristiano Ronaldo this time: Ex-Real Madrid star at center of blame for Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen stint end?

This time it wasn’t the Portuguese, but another former Real Madrid player whose arrival played a decisive role in Ten Hag’s downfall at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Kylian Mbappe suffers major France squad setback as star PSG teammate misses training with injury

Ahead of the UEFA World Cup qualifiers, Kylian Mbappe has suffered a major setback in France as a PSG star teammate has missed the training session on Tuesday due to injury.
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Lamine Yamal names two Barcelona icons he’d give the Ballon d’Or to, if he doesn’t win it

Lamine Yamal is one of the frontrunners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. However, he acknowledged that two FC Barcelona icons also deserve to win it.
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Aymeric Laporte to rejoin Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr as FIFA rules out Athletic Bilbao transfer

After FIFA intervened in his move to Athletic Bilbao, Aymeric Laporte will have to return to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
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Will Camp Nou be ready for Barcelona’s La Liga clash vs. Valencia? Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, and Robert Lewandowski finally discover comeback date

Fans have been asking one question for months: when exactly will the team step back onto their legendary home turf?
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Dressing room blow for Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Marcus Rashford: Barcelona’s major broken promise leaves star frustrated

Barcelona’s summer has been anything but smooth, with drama not only surrounding transfers but also the treatment of some of its brightest prospects.
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Mohamed Salah vs. Alexander Isak: Comparing Liverpool star’s salary to Premier League record signing’s new wage

With Alexander Isak becoming the Premier League’s most expensive signing, comparisons have naturally been drawn to Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s salary.
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Pep Guardiola under pressure? 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri’s four-word Lionel Messi claim sparks Manchester City debate

After City’s 2-1 loss to Brighton, the Spain international offered a sobering reality check — one that included a striking four-word reference to Lionel Messi.
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World Cup winner with Argentina urges Lionel Messi to reconsider retirement plans

Lionel Messi has hinted at a potential retirement from the Argentina national team—but a fellow World Cup winner has a message for him.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims his greatness stands apart from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Zlatan Ibrahimović scored 511 goals and 202 assists in 866 matches, yet insists his career deserves to be ranked above Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo despite never winning a Champions League or Ballon d’Or.
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Milan fans reassured as Christian Pulisic clears the air on fitness after starting XI omission against Lecce

When Milan lined up against Lecce, fans were quick to notice the absence of one of their most reliable figures from the starting XI.
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Liverpool’s $450 million transfer window wasn’t enough: Who beat them in Premier League spending?

Despite record-breaking signings worth $446.5 million, Liverpool’s net spend was lower at $218.4 million, thanks to over $228 million generated from departures.