On June 24, Lionel Messi turns 39. Thirty-nine. For most footballers, that number marks the end of the story. The boots are hung up, the stadium lights fade, and the roar of the crowd becomes a distant memory. Yet somehow, Messi is still here. Still weaving magic. Still making millions hold their breath every time […]
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There were two moments very close to halftime at the Dallas Stadium that perfectly told the story of this match. England had led 2–1. Croatia had levelled in stoppage time. Two-all. Chaos. And then, 120 seconds into the second half, Jude Bellingham broke down the right, drove at the Croatian defence, and slotted a finish […]
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Eighty per cent possession. Disallowed goals. Ronaldo denied twice. Bruno Fernandes dragging a shot wide in stoppage time. Portugal had every statistical advantage in their Group K opener at the Houston Stadium, and they left with one point instead of three. DR Congo, by contrast, left with something far more significant than the result alone […]
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Day two of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage offered two very different stories — a famous first that had forty years of waiting behind it, and a four-goal rout that confirmed a host nation means business. Canada found their feet. The USA found the net. Here is everything that happened on June 13. […]
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