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Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees confirmed for London ceremony

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers released the nominees on September 8 ahead of the October 26 ceremony in London. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and Vinícius Júnior also

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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 21-year record run

Lionel Messi has retired from international football, closing a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old captain finishes as his country’s record scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances. He also holds Argentina’s record for senior international appearances. Messi led

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Portugal fall to Spain as Ronaldo legacy closes

Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and finished low past Diogo Costa.

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Brazil exits World Cup after Norway Round of 16 victory

Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the

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Harry Kane lifts England into World Cup round of 16

England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Congo DR led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal and held that

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Norway reach World Cup knockouts with 3-2 Senegal win

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday. The win at New York/New Jersey Stadium moved Norway into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after two group matches. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also scored for Norway

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