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Cristiano Ronaldo accused of special treatment from FIFA as ex-England boss Gareth Southgate questions 2026 World Cup ban reprieve

The controversy concerns Ronaldo’s suspension ahead of the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about whether soccer’s biggest stars are held to the same standards as everyone else.
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Gianni Infantino and FIFA could be set for radical 2034 World Cup date change as Saudi Arabia faces major problem

Reports suggest that soccer's governing body is exploring an unusual change to the tournament calendar, potentially forcing the competition beyond its originally planned year.
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/ 12 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s conflict with Jorge Jesus takes dangerous turn for Portugal as 2030 FIFA World Cup threat emerges

Pedro Proenca has reportedly been urged by political, business and financial figures to find a solution, raising new questions about what the conflict could mean for Portugal beyond the immediate future of its national team.
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/ 19 days ago

Lamine Yamal opens up on his emotional Lionel Messi moment after the World Cup final

Lamine Yamal revealed what he told Lionel Messi in their emotional embrace after Spain's World Cup final win.
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/ 22 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what convinced him to continue with Portugal after the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo explained why he chose to keep playing for Portugal after the World Cup, while making clear he's ready to step aside the moment the team no longer needs him.
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/ 25 days ago

Lionel Scaloni hints at staying on as Argentina coach despite doubts over his future after 2026 World Cup

Lionel Scaloni broke his silence on his Argentina future for the first time since the World Cup final, hinting he could stay on for the next cycle.
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/ 26 days ago

Lionel Messi’s farewell games will help Argentina’s suspended World Cup players serve bans

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentina national team during the upcoming triple header of friendlies, closing out a cycle in which he leaves as the team's all-time leading scorer and assist provider, having led his country to its third World Cup title. Argentina will face Bolivia on September 30 […]
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/ 26 days ago

Lamine Yamal’s praise for Lionel Messi hints that Rodri didn’t deserve the World Cup Golden Ball

Lamine Yamal's praise for Lionel Messi's World Cup performance suggests he believes Rodri wasn't the tournament's true best player.
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/ 27 days ago

Zinedine Zidane unveils his first France squad, leaves out 11 players from the 2026 World Cup run

Zinedine Zidane named his first squad as France manager, taking over from Didier Deschamps after Les Bleus fell to eventual champions Spain in the World Cup semifinal. The 23-man squad will report for the opening window of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with matches against Turkey, Belgium twice, and Italy, and it leaves out 11 […]
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/ 27 days ago

Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain’s post-World Cup roster with four champions missing

Luis de la Fuente named Spain's first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures since winning the World Cup, leaving out four champions.
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/ 27 days ago

Harry Kane highlights the quality behind Lionel Messi’s impact on Argentina’s World Cup run

Harry Kane opened up on his embrace with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semifinal loss, pointing to one specific quality he believes fueled Argentina's success.
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/ 27 days ago

Kylian Mbappe puts Lamine Yamal’s Spain above France as ‘best team in the world’ after 2026 World Cup win

Kylian Mbappe has positioned Lamine Yamal's Spain above France, labeling them as the "best team in the world" at the moment following the 2026 World Cup triumph.
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/ 28 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina World Cup comeback over England still haunts Thomas Tuchel months later

Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years. Months later, the wound still hasn't closed […]
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/ 28 days ago

Joao Pedro suffers injury setback ahead of Brazil return following Ancelotti’s 2026 World Cup snub

Expected to return after being excluded from the 2026 World Cup roster by Carlo Ancelotti, Joao Pedro won't be able to make a return to the Brazil national team due to an injury.
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Neymar gets final Brazil verdict from Carlo Ancelotti as Selecao’s next move after 2026 World Cup heartbreak begins to emerge

While the forward’s international future has been the subject of plenty of speculation, Ancelotti has now provided a much clearer picture of what comes next for the Selecao as preparations for the next cycle begin.