…the 2026 Ballon d'Or, placing the 19-year-old above Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.Yamal was one of the top stars at the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing a key role to help Spain win the competition for the second time in their history.Former Aston Villa captain, Gabby Agbo…
…incident involving Ayala as celebrations and disappointment unfolded on the pitch.Lionel Messi releases emotional statement Legit.ng previously reported that Lionel Messi released an emotional statement after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain. Messi admitted that he is hurt after the final, but appr…
…a lifetime ban."@Mhlengi_7 added:"FIFA undermines values and integrity of the game."Messi speaks after loss vs Spain Legit.ng earlier reported that Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina were dethroned as world champions, admitting Spain were the better side following a 1-0 defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cu…
It will take time for this wound to heal - Lionel Messi breaks silence after Argentina World Cup final loss Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Argentina captain admitted the defeat brought him "immense pain," acknowledging that it would take time…
A viral post claimed the fireworks at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were pre-set in Argentina's colours, despite Spain winning the trophyThe post, shared by human rights advocate Zara Quinn, gathered over 5.2 million views within hours of being published on July 20, 2026The claim has reignited debate about whether the …
…broader unbeaten run does not affect, according to Yahoo Sports.Argentina's Lionel Messi was reported to have left the tournament in tears, with his international future now uncertain following the defeat in the final.Spain's victory was built on a young and technically gifted squad, with teenage forward Lamine Yamal a…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium t…
…after their dramatic final win against Argentina. Spain claimed a 1-0 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina in extra time after a 106th-minute strike from forward Ferran Torres at MetLife Stadium. Ahead of the final, FIFA had revealed that it had manufactured 'bespoke championship rings', 30 of which will be presented to t…
…for the US national anthem. Trump said before kick-off that he thought superstar Lionel Messi would give Argentina the edge and talked about his own close ties with Argentina’s right wing President Javier Milei. But he told reporters afterward that he “wasn’t sad” Argentina had lost. “I would say Spain played better, r…
…Spain a sixth victory in seven major tournament finals, while leaving Argentina and Messi – who failed to build on their 2022 final triumph and become the first side in 64 years to defend the World Cup – to ponder what could’ve been in what was likely his last international appearance. Spain won their first World Cup t…
…the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
…controlling matches from midfield throughout the tournament.Argentina captain Lionel Messi collected the Silver Ball, while France's Kylian Mbappé received the Bronze Ball after another outstanding World Cup.Mbappé also finished as the tournament's top scorer to claim the adidas Golden Boot. Messi earned the Silver Boo…
…and Cardi B attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show (and Messika), and he was filmed helping her to her seat amid flashing cameras. Their latest public appearance has further fueled speculation that there could be more than just a friendship developing between the pair. Watch the video below…
…Mbappé’s impressive attacking display puts him ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who ended the competition with eight goals and four assists. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland occupy the third and fourth positions respectively, with both players scoring seven goals. However, Be…
…that FIFA officials favour certain teams and players like Argentina and Lionel Messi. He insists referees are completely independent and never instructed to influence match outcomes. Cann, who officiated at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups alongside referee Howard Webb, said conspiracy theories surrounding officiating…
Mbappe usurps Messi again and becomes World Cup all-time record goalscorer France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France's third-place play-off against England at the 2026 tournament.The two goals took Mbappé's overall World Cup tally to 22, surpa…
…achieved this in their careers include: 1. Ousmane Dembélé 2. Zinedine Zidane 3. Lionel Messi 4. Bobby Charlton 5. Ronaldinho 6. Kaká 7. Rivaldo 8. Gerd Müller 9. Franz Beckenbauer 10. Paolo Rossi Rodri could become 10th player to win World Cup, Champions League, Ballon d’Or
…edition of the competition held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Mbappe breaks Messi's recordLegit.ng earlier reported that France captain Kylian Mbappe has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after breaking Lionel Messi's long-standing record during Les Bleus' third-place playoff against En…
…individual players and a whole range of other potential outcomes. “You could be backing Messi to score with his left foot in the first 25 minutes, Spain to go on to win 3-1 and there to be 15 corners, 2 assists,” said Small. Perhaps spurred on by the success of the 48-team format, powerful FIFA president Gianni Infanti…
…in Atlanta after goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez, both created by Lionel Messi, cancelled out Anthony Gordon’s opener and sent Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain. Speaking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at an event in New York, Trump suggested England’s approach after taking the…
…debate online, with many sharing different opinions on finances and relationships. Messi Tuchel Argentina Amen Enzo Today is Friday pic.twitter.com/lx8cJjZ6ve — The Naijassador (@naijassador) July 17, 2026
Lionel Messi finally addressed the famous 2007 photo showing him bathing baby Lamine Yamal, calling the coincidence insaneBoth Argentina and Spain stars had stayed silent on the viral image until their paths crossed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalMessi praised Yamal as a fantastic player while admitting he hopes Spain…
Former Argentina teammate Pablo Zabaleta identified the quality that sets Lionel Messi apart from every other playerZabaleta, who played alongside Messi for a decade in the national team, made the remarks in a statement to FIFAMessi, 39, has guided Argentina to a second straight World Cup final and could win a record-e…
…with FC Cincinnati but fell through. The MLS is home to veteran stars such as Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Frenchman Antoine Griezmann (Orlando City), and German Thomas Mueller (Vancouver Whitecaps). AFP
By Ayobami Okerinde Spanish club FC Barcelona has explained how Lionel Messi’s now-iconic photograph with Lamine Yamal as a baby came to be, revealing that the moment was the result of a UNICEF charity project organised by the club’s foundation in 2008. The image, which resurfaced during Yamal’s breakthrough performanc…