The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the fiercest in soccer. Yet, during Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Colombia, an unexpected moment saw two players from opposing sides of El Clasico—Raphinha and Vinicius—momentarily put aside their club loyalties.

 With Neymar once again sidelined due to injury, the iconic number is up for grabs—and there are three strong candidates who could wear it: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, or another rising star.

Not everyone believes the outcome of the 2022 World Cup was entirely fair. A former French international has now made a shocking claim, suggesting that Argentina’s victory was preordained by FIFA. According to him, the 2022 World Cup was ‘given to Messi’, and even some French fans were rooting for him to lift the trophy.

Despite the absence of key players like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's ability to perform well against Uruguay. He mentioned some uncertainty in midfield but highlighted the depth of talent within his squad. He acknowledged the challenges presented by the upcoming matches.

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and favorable results elsewhere. In Oceania and Asia, other teams are battling for the remaining qualifying spots.

Martínez had been dealing with a muscle problem, missing Inter's Champions League match against Feyenoord. Despite scoring against Atalanta, further assessment confirmed the hamstring injury. His absence will require the coach to implement significant changes to the team’s strategy.

Brazil is once again set to take the field without Neymar, a scenario that has become all too familiar in recent months. But, how much does the Seleção really depend on the Santos ace? And more importantly, when will he finally make his long-awaited return to the national team?

After being ruled out of the Argentina national team, a former Lionel Messi's coach addresses his fitness and the doubts surrounding his participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Fans were eager to see Neymar go head-to-head with Lionel Messi in the legendary Superclasico de las Americas, but they will now have to wait for another opportunity.

For months, Neymar’s return to the Brazil national team has been one of the most talked-about topics in South American soccer. However, in a disappointing turn of events, the Santos ace will not be available after suffering a left thigh injury that has ruled him out of action.

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has formally requested that FIFA suspend Israel from international football, citing violations of international law and discriminatory practices. FIFA acknowledged the request and stated it would be thoroughly investigated by an independent committee. The

One legendary figure in the sport, a World Cup winner and Milan’s last Ballon d’Or recipient, recently shared his perspective on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate. His take has reignited the endless GOAT debate, adding yet another dimension to the conversation.

Neymar has officially been called up for Brazil’s upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. However, one question lingers—will he reclaim his iconic shirt number?

The anticipation is building as one of the most storied rivalries in soccer is set to unfold in the latest chapter of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. For fans worldwide, the prospect of seeing Lionel Messi and Neymar face off once again is thrilling.

Neymar has not played for Brazil since suffering a serious knee injury against Uruguay in October 2023. As the squad announcement was made, Neymar took to Instagram to share a simple yet powerful reaction.