Lionel Messi, Argentina and the challenge of moving on from a GOAT
What happens when the greatest of all time moves on? The body of the 2026 World Cup is…
Hannah Waddingham admits to Ted Lasso ‘ebbing away’ fear after being left hanging by Jason Sudeikis on return to AFC Richmond for Season 4
For fans of AFC Richmond, the long wait for new content following the conclusion of Season 3 in…
How Spain won the World Cup and why Lionel Messi’s Argentina finished up furious
Spain won their first World Cup in extra time in 2010 and they did the same on Sunday…
Argentina disgraced themselves, and the World Cup final, with their charmless petulance
As Spain’s World Cup-winning heroes assembled on the podium, opponents Argentina, bedraggled and beaten, turned their backs. It…
Spain’s Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball as Pau Cubarsi, Unai Simon also collect awards
Spain’s players dominated the 2026 World Cup awards, winning three individual accolades after their 1-0 win over Argentina…
How Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot ahead of Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup…
The Lionel Messi I know, by one of his closest childhood friends
Leandro Benitez was a childhood friend of Lionel Messi and played alongside the Argentina star in the youth…
Tottenham close in on £65m deal for Man City winger Savinho as summer spending spree continues
Tottenham are set to finalise the signing of Savinho from City in a deal worth £65 million, as…
Has Lionel Messi ended GOAT debate? Why have star coaches been outshone? Day 35 recap
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Argentina are through to…
The next Gianfranco Zola or Eden Hazard? Cole Palmer told what he is missing at Chelsea in bid to emulate Stamford Bridge legends
He may be the man to bring the best out of Palmer once more. Quizzed on whether Palmer…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasts ‘overrated’ Senne Lammens and blames decision to bring on Man Utd goalkeeper for Belgium’s World Cup exit against Spain
Serving as an expert pundit for the television network Fox Sports throughout the tournament, Ibrahimovic openly condemned Garcia’s…
Marco Silva wants Joao Palhinha reunion as new Benfica boss eyes reunion with midfielder after Spurs decide against permanent transfer
Benfica have turned their attention to Palhinha after completing the signings of Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kaminski. Silva…