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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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Thousands of Spanish fans erupt in celebration after historic World Cup final victory over ArgentinaMadrid’s streets filled with fans who had travelled from across the world to watch Spain’s triumph
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Luis de la Fuente responds to Marc Cucurella’s tattoo promise after Spain’s World Cup win: ‘I am not too ugly’Cucurella had vowed to get his manager’s face inked on his body if Spain won the World Cup
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Spain hero Ferran Torres reacts after World Cup final winner: ‘Destiny was written’Torres fired home the only goal of the game in extra time as Spain won the World Cup for a second time
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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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📸 Ballon d'Or: France Football's incredible blunder 😭📸 Ballon d'Or: France Football's incredible blunder 😭 If that happens to me, I’m getting fired. Signed: the author of this piece. The 2026...
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