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Rade Bogdanovic Apologises for Racist Remarks During World Cup Broadcast

Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic has apologised for racist comments made during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television. While...

3 weeks ago 36

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Madueke's Remarkable Revival: From Arsenal Petition to World Cup Starter

After a fan petition greeted his £50m move from Chelsea to Arsenal last summer, Noni Madueke has enjoyed a dramatic turnaround. The 24-year-old winger...

3 weeks ago 29

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Thomas Frank: 'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' – How World Cup viewing shapes a manager's transfer thinking

Former Brentford boss Thomas Frank explains how he balances fandom and scouting at the World Cup. In a BBC Sport column, he reveals that watching game...

3 weeks ago 42

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Lionel Messi Shatters World Cup Goal Record and Strikes Again as Argentina Cruise Past Austria

Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading goal scorer with a record-breaking 17th goal, then added an 18th, as Argentina defeated Aust...

3 weeks ago 37

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Lionel Messi Misses Penalty in Record Chase, But Redemption Comes Twice for Argentina

Lionel Messi endured a rare moment of failure when he missed a penalty that would have made him the World Cup's all-time top scorer, but he recovered...

3 weeks ago 34

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Messi Makes History: Argentina Legend Breaks World Cup Scoring Record with 18 Goals

Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record by netting his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina's group stage win over Austria a...

3 weeks ago 31

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Messi Makes History: 'Brilliant Finish' Crowns Him All-Time Leading World Cup Scorer

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading World Cup scorer with a brilliant finish in Argentina's match against Austria at the 2026 World Cup. His 17th...

3 weeks ago 26

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Jeremy Doku Rejoins Belgium World Cup Squad After Becoming a Father Amid Paternity Leave Debate

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has rejoined the Belgium squad at the 2026 World Cup after briefly leaving the camp to attend the birth of his firs...

3 weeks ago 45

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Iran Leave Note Calling for Peace After World Cup Draw with Belgium Amidst War and Restrictions

Iran left a handwritten note calling for peace and honoring victims of a school attack after their goalless draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. T...

3 weeks ago 35

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Why Scotland Can't Afford to Play for a Draw or Narrow Defeat Against Brazil

Scotland face Brazil knowing a draw secures a historic World Cup knockout spot, but attempting to play for a point or a narrow defeat is fraught with...

3 weeks ago 33

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Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Reach Last 32

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with a double as holders Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to seal a last-32 spot. Messi's 64...

3 weeks ago 32

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England vs Ghana: Thomas Tuchel slams 'identity-changing' hydration breaks – team news, how to watch, and more

Thomas Tuchel has expressed strong disapproval of the World Cup's hydration breaks, claiming they 'change the identity of football' and disrupt moment...

3 weeks ago 29