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…
Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers. A bid of £117million (€137m,…
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta gets transfer green light for £150m double raid as medical booked
Arsenal had been the sleeping giants of the summer transfer window until now Mikel Arteta is closing in…
Spain vs. Argentina mega-preview: Predictions, form guide, key players and more
Football’s greatest prize is up for grabs at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. It is Spain vs Argentina in…
Inside England’s World Cup: Tuchel clauses, ‘tattoo’ plans and a happy camp clouded by one big regret
The Football Association was not shy in trumpeting its ambition when appointing Thomas Tuchel in October 2024. English…
Exclusive: Chelsea prepared to let forgotten signing leave this summer – London Evening Standard
Exclusive: Chelsea prepared to let forgotten signing leave this summer London Evening StandardMamadou Sarr, a new loan is looming…
Marcus Rashford’s £40m Manchester United exit clause expires
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Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse?
Lionel Messi and Argentina will play Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday after they scored twice…
Marcus Rashford: Fenerbahce flying in for ‘official negotiations’ for Man Utd forward to reach ‘agreement’ imminently
Fenerbahce are making a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according…
Thomas Tuchel is guilty of orchestrating England’s craven World Cup demise
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app The logic of the…
Arsenal: Berta to ‘finalise’ third summer signing imminently after winger tells Gunners ‘he wants to join’
Arsenal plan to make Christos Tzolis their third signing of the summer transfer window and add him to…