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Spain’s legacy is clear and this is what England must learn from World Cup winnersLuis de la Fuente’s idea and a mentality in the biggest moment provided the foundations for Spain’s second men’s world title, writes Miguel...
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What punishment could Argentina face as World Cup final ends in brawl?Fifa are set to investigate the post-match scenes before deciding whether to take additional disciplinary action - but violent conduct carries a...
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Boy, 13, dies celebrating Spain’s World Cup win after fountain collapsesThe accident occurred shortly after midnight in Ciudad Rodrigo, near the border with Portugal
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Crowd boos, player snub and failed photobomb: Donald Trump’s big World Cup day outThe final game of the World Cup was Trump’s first, as he watched football’s biggest match alongside Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
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The impossible Lionel Messi question Argentina must answer at the end of a golden eraMessi seems sure to retire after falling short in the World Cup final – and, Richard Jolly writes, replacing the irreplaceable is just one of...
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Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup finalSpain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality
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Teen dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain after fountain collapsesThe accident occurred shortly after midnight in Ciudad Rodrigo, near the border with Portugal
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I watched back England’s miserable defeat by Argentina. Here’s the one thing we didn’t seeThe epicentre of England’s second-half anxiety was not actually Thomas Tuchel, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But his changes had a devastating impact...
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Spain players presented with unusual gifts after winning World CupSpain players will be gifted Lego sets and World Cup champion rings to commemorate their success
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Argentina’s president Javier Milei promises the country a bank holiday... despite losing the World Cup finalArgentina were finally beaten on Sunday following a tournament defined by controversial decisions and tackles
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World Cup 2026 awards including best player, goal, match and the unforgettable momentsWhat were some of the highlights and lowlights from a tournament that delivered plenty of drama?
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic abruptly quits punditry after World Cup finalIbrahimovic formed Fox’s punditry crew for the World Cup along with Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas
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England-Ireland U15 World Cup match abandoned over alleged racismThe Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an Ireland player made a racist...
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'We need a proven manager'[BBC] We asked you who you would like to see take charge of Burnley after Nicky Hayen's departure. Here are some of your thoughts: Mike:...
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Baresi mural outside Casa Milan vandalised again, weeks after being restoredBaresi mural outside Casa Milan vandalised again, weeks after being restored The mural of Franco Baresi outside Casa Milan has been vandalised...
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Football Italia Show: Italy’s Ballon d’Or – Who was the best in 2026?Football Italia Show: Italy’s Ballon d’Or – Who was the best in 2026? With no Italian players featuring among the leading contenders on...
