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  1. Messi is The GOAT! But Lautaro & Alvarez need to start scoring

    Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, and then added another goal for good measure, as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in a bad-tempered game in Dallas to maintain their winning start to their title defence. The greatest player of all time should have broken Miroslav Klose's record after just eight minutes of play, when the Albiceleste were awarded a penalty for a Stefan Posch foul on Lautaro Martinez, but Messi dragged his spot-kick wide.

  2. Mbappe responds to Messi as Dembele opens account against Iraq

    Kylian Mbappe bagged his second consecutive brace as France made it two wins from two at the 2026 World Cup by beating Iraq 3-0 on Monday evening. After watching Lionel Messi score twice against Austria earlier in the evening, Mbappe did likewise during a storm-delayed Group I encounter in Philadelphia, meaning he remains one goal behind his former Paris Saint-Germain team-mate in this year's Golden Boot race, and two off the Argentine's overall tournament tally of 18.

  3. Portugal need Martinez to learn when to axe ageing Ronaldo

    Another major tournament, another debate raging around Portugal's continued selection of Cristiano Ronaldo. The veteran forward's anonymous performance in his country's World Cup opener against DR Congo has reignited the now-biennial discussion over whether or not he should still be starting for the Seleccao at the grand old age of 41. Although you shouldn't expect anything to actually change so long as Roberto Martinez is in charge, the manager must learn when to take action.

  4. Tuchel needs to drop struggling Stones & recall Guehi

    England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, but the performance was a bit mixed, even if the dominant start of the second half will have sent fear through some of the Three Lions' main rivals for global glory. For the most part, Thomas Tuchel seemed to get his selection mostly right. Jude Bellingham more than justified his place in the team, while having Anthony Gordon start so that Marcus Rashford could provide an X-factor off the bench paid off.

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  1. Jude's 'chip on his shoulder' bad news for England's rivals

    Jude Bellingham took it all in after the full-time whistle had blown. He looked up at the stands, an impressive wall of England fans who had travelled 'across the pond' into the boiling metropolis of Dallas, and the supporters were singing. Oasis' 'Wonderwall' filled the air - helped by the acoustics at the indoor Dallas Stadium - and Bellingham allowed a brief smile to flicker across his lips. He had made the difference against Croatia, and he knew it.

  2. RANKED: Messi, Pele & the top 10 World Cup players ever

    There's no sporting event bigger than the World Cup. It's the pinnacle of professional football, where global superstars are born, dreams die and legends live forever. Sometimes, with just one goal, one pass, one tackle, one block or one save, a previously little-known player can become a national hero, a name eternally etched in the memory of a country's collective consciousness.

Premier League

  1. Chelsea ready to sell Chalobah as Como circle

    Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for Trevoh Chalobah this summer as the defender attracts interest from across Europe, including Italian side Como. Despite being a regular fixture in the side last season, the academy graduate is no longer considered untouchable as the club looks to reshape its backline under new leadership.

  2. Villa demand massive Rogers fee from Arsenal & Chelsea

    Aston Villa have sent a clear message to Morgan Rogers’ suitors this summer: pay the premium or look elsewhere. Despite the looming pressure of UEFA’s financial regulations, the Villa hierarchy are in no mood to let their star asset leave on the cheap as interest from Arsenal and Chelsea continues to intensify.

Major League Soccer

  1. TV host resigns over false Messi death report

    An Argentine television presenter has resigned from her position after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had passed away during a live broadcast. The shocking claim was made during the World Cup, leading to widespread condemnation and an immediate apology from the broadcaster and production staff involved.

Transfer News

  1. Barca make shock Kane approach

    Barcelona are exploring attacking reinforcements following Robert Lewandowski's departure, with Harry Kane emerging as one of the names under consideration. The England captain's contract situation at Bayern Munich is being monitored, as discussions over the length of a possible extension have yet to produce an agreement.

Women's Soccer

  1. England's Keating turns down new Man City deal amid WSL interest

    England international Khiara Keating has reportedly turned down a new contract at Manchester City, as her current deal enters its final year. The 21-year-old spent last season as second-choice goalkeeper, behind Japan's Ayaka Yamashita, and could now leave the reigning Women's Super League champions, with interest from elsewhere in the division.