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Luis de la Fuente reveals Spain will not man-mark Messi in World Cup final
<ul><li><p>Coach tells of first encounter when Messi was 16</p></li><li><p>‘I took man-marker off and Messi scored four’</p></li></ul><p>Luis de la Fu
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
World Cup 2026 latest: Trump criticises Tuchel, buildup to France v England and Spain v Argentina final
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Spain's final training session before World Cup final cancelled
Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.
Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain | Jonathan Wilson
<p>The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil Messi’s destiny</p><p>In the 37 minute
‘Where did they go?’: homeless people feel force of America’s brutality in World Cup clean-up
<p>Fifa says football brings the world together but the unhoused in Atlanta feel targeted and completely excluded from the tournament</p><p><em>“A lot
‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final
<p>A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topic</p><p>The
Will the World Cup affect Arsenal's transfer plans?
With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday and the start of the Premier League just over a month away, supporters are starting to think about how
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?
Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup
There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.
The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday - and the two men know each ot
Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city
The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpie
Football Daily | France v England in the third-place playoff: the game nobody wants to play
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A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?
North America correspondent Nada Tawfik explores the decision to award the World Cup final to MetLife Stadium amid competition from rival venues.
Gemmill leaves Scotland U21 role after 13 years
Scot Gemmill will depart from the role of Scotland Under-21 head coach after 13 years, the Scottish FA has announced.
Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal
<ul><li><p>Donald Trump spoke to Fifa president before ban lifted</p></li><li><p>Human rights body FairSquare sent complaint to IOC</p></li></ul><p>Gi
Hart, Rooney and Richards on rowing the Hudson and if Tuchel should keep his job
<p>Pundits set out on the New York river to fulfil forfeit after Wayne’s errant prediction about Norway at the World Cup </p><p><em>The BBC punditry t
World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter t
False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
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