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Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and...
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Tearful Argentina manager casts doubt over Lionel Messi’s future after World Cup final defeatThe future of Argentina’s coach and captain are in doubt after Spain’s 1-0 triumph
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Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time showThe 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber
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Spain sweep World Cup 2026 awards with Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau CubarsiRodri won the Golden Ball and Pau Cubarsi was crowned young player of the tournament after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in a tense final
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Cristian Romero snubs Trump handshake in World Cup final medal presentationArgentina centre-back Romero was being presented with his runners-up medal after defeat to Spain but did not shake hands with President Trump
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Argentina’s World Cup final performance was a disgrace to Lionel Messi’s legacySpain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time): A team with the greatest footballer ever should not be this dull, this focused on delaying and...
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Ferran Torres’s history moment echoes Andres Iniesta’s 2010 World Cup-winning goalA tense encounter in New Jersey went to extra time when Barelona forward Ferran Torres fired in the winner to deliver Spain’s second World Cup
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Spain secure World Cup glory to banish miserable Argentina and their anti-footballSpain 1-0 AET Argentina : Ferran Torres finally buried the 10 men of Argentina in extra-time after a turgid display from Lionel Messi and his...
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Lionel Messi brought to tears as final World Cup ends in bitter defeatMessi is yet to confirm his future plans but will be 43 at the next World Cup in 2030
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Trump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy liftThe US President was greeted with whistles and jeers in New York after walking out to present Spain and Argentina with medals
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World Cup final player ratings: 8/10 for star Spain midfielder but Argentina villain gets a 3/10Spain 1-0 Argentina ( after extra time): A dominant performance was capped off by a Ferran Torres winner in extra time to secure a second...
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Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgraceParedes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle
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Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize - Goal.comLionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe beaten to World Cup Goal of the Tournament award as iconic strike vs Argentina takes the prize Goal.com
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FIFA Confirms Controversial $4.2 Billion Plan As UEFA Accuses Gianni Infantino of Trying To Sell the Game - Yahoo SportsFIFA Confirms Controversial $4.2 Billion Plan As UEFA Accuses Gianni Infantino of Trying To Sell the Game Yahoo Sports
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MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star ChallengeMLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star Challenge This Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a...
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Alex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final - RMNBAlex Ovechkin details his experience at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final RMNB
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World Cup 2026 favourites: Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions - BBCWorld Cup 2026 favourites: Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions BBC
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MLS win another battle! They beat Liga MX in the All-Star ChallengeThis Tuesday marked the start of a new edition of the All-Star Game, a competition in which MLS and Liga MX face off in different skill...
