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Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and a photograph taken in a Barcelona dressing room years ago have become part of a wider World Cup conversation that stretches beyond ordinary football nostalgia. The image, which shows Messi…
Lionel Messi's 21-year international career came to an end on Monday, as the 39-year-old forward announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, closing the book on an era that delivered the country its most…
Argentina is increasingly defining its football identity around Lionel Messi, moving beyond the long shadow cast by Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami training 10 days after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, giving the MLS club a timely boost.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made clear that his side will not use a dedicated man-marking plan on Lionel Messi in the World Cup final, even as he acknowledged the Argentina captain will require special attention…
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami recovered from an early deficit to beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in its Leagues Cup 2026 opener.
Thousands of fans braved cold and rain to give the Argentine football squad a rapturous welcome home in Buenos Aires, after landing back without star Lionel Messi following their World Cup final loss to Spain.
Spain secured the World Cup title after an intense extra-time victory over Argentina, marking a definitive shift in football history as teenage star Lamine Yamal outshines an emotional Lionel Messi
Argentina’s World Cup journey ended in a bitter 1-0 defeat to Spain, followed by disciplinary scrutiny after heated clashes marred the final minutes of the match in New Jersey
Kylian Mbappe secured a historic second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot in 2026, reaching a total of 22 career goals, while Spain dominated the tournament awards following their triumph in New Jersey
Before meeting in the World Cup final, Spain's Luis de la Fuente taught Argentina's Lionel Scaloni at a UEFA coaching course in 2017, forging a bond built on shared philosophy and humility
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has criticized Argentina's aggressive style of play as the two teams prepare to contest the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium this Sunday
Argentina's run to the World Cup final has included disputed VAR calls, but controversial decisions are not proof of a FIFA conspiracy.
Spain and Argentina arrive at the World Cup final with very different football identities, and that contrast is central to the contest. In The Guardian, Jonathan Wilson frames the match as a meeting between a…
Holders Argentina face Spain in the World Cup final, as statistics reveal a stark contrast between a high-scoring South American juggernaut and a disciplined, defensively sound European champion
A fresh football debate is asking whether young fans now follow star names more than clubs, as global player brands reshape the way the sport is consumed.
Argentina’s route to the World Cup final has been framed not only by results, but by the mentality Lionel Scaloni sees in his squad. In comments highlighted by The Guardian Football, the Argentina head coach said his…
The World Cup 2030 race is still in its infancy, but an early assessment from The Guardian Football points to Spain as the standard-bearer for the next cycle of contenders. The outlet’s very early power rankings are…
Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions returned to Madrid on Monday to a jubilant homecoming ahead of a victory parade expected to draw about one million people, according to a monitored public feed citing Dawn…
Thomas Tuchel has taken full responsibility for England's painful World Cup semi-final exit, vowing to address the tactical and physical gaps revealed during their late defeat to Argentina
President Donald Trump has questioned England manager Thomas Tuchel's tactical decisions following the team's World Cup semi-final exit, while defending FIFA's handling of controversial player suspensions
A star-studded halftime performance at the 2026 World Cup final marks a departure from football tradition, raising questions about player welfare and the integrity of the world's most popular sport
In a thrilling showdown, Cody Gakpo's late goal secured a draw against Germany, denying Klopp a perfect start as coach. Here's what unfolded
Harry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel to come through England’s World Cup disappointment stronger, saying the manager will take valuable lessons from the pressures that followed the semi-final loss to Argentina. The…