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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…
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
Enzo Fernandez has defended Argentina’s World Cup campaign, saying the team “represented themselves in the best possible way” despite a turbulent final and a string of disciplinary flashpoints that have drawn scrutiny…
Mikel Merino has described Spain’s World Cup campaign as built on something more than tactics and results, saying the team’s first principle under Luis de la Fuente is respect and personal conduct as much as footballing…
The White House has defended Argentina's footballers after they displayed a banner supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands during the World Cup semi-final, with officials citing a belief in free speech.
Morocco’s 2026 WAFCON brings together the continent’s leading women’s teams in a tournament that will shape qualification hopes, prize money talk and player spotlight.
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…
Argentina is increasingly defining its football identity around Lionel Messi, moving beyond the long shadow cast by Diego Maradona
Argentina has added a new date to its football calendar. According to The Guardian Football, the country will now mark National Football Teams Day on 15 July every year, the anniversary of its men’s team beating England…
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
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…
Elliot Anderson’s rapid ascent has placed him firmly in the spotlight, with BBC Sport reporting that he has become an important part of England’s World Cup side and is now Manchester City’s record signing. The story…
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…
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra
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…
Spanish fans spent the night partying in Madrid after their team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of the World
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
LNZ Cherkasy are set for their first European qualifiers, a striking climb for a club that was in Ukraine’s fourth tier in 2021 and has surged despite war.
Morgan Rogers has left Aston Villa for Chelsea in a £117m transfer, signing a seven-year contract and becoming the club’s record signing
Leading Test players bolster President Trophy squads ahead of crucial matches this Thursday, enhancing the competitive landscape across various venues in Pakistan
Chelsea’s huge deal for Morgan Rogers brings elite upside and a clear tactical test: can a fast, space-hunting attacker thrive in a more controlled system?
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
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.
From Victoria Beckham’s stoic sideline composure to the Tartan Army taking over Boston, this summer’s tournament birthed a unique digital footprint that transcended the standard match day analysis