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Can anyone do it? Messi leads chase for a mark standing since 1958

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June 28, 2026

Lionel Messi is leading the race for the top scorer title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.He has scored six goals after three matches — just one fewer than the seven he scored in seven games at the World...

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Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!

Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!

Football Talk

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· Jul 4, 2026

Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd could battle over shock move for £120m star with 36 G/A last season - report

Vinicius Junior is having an exceptional World Cup with Brazil, with his four goals and one assist leading his side to the round of 16. While his form at the tournament has been a topic of discussion, his Real Madrid future has attracted speculation too. Spanish source El Debate has reported that Arsenal, Liverpool and [] The post Arsenal, Liverpool Man Utd could battle over shock move for £120m star with 36 G/A last season - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

OneFootball

· Jul 4, 2026

🔝Messi pulls further clear of Mbappé in the all-time scorers list

Without a doubt, the race for the Golden Boot between Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi is absolutely thrilling.The Real Madrid player scored a brace against Sweden and moved to within one goal of the A...

Latestly.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists

Stay updated with the thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race! As of July 2, 2026, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are neck-and-neck at the top, both with 6 goals. They are closely followed by formidable contenders Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, each with 5 goals. This comprehensive article provides the full list of top goal scorers and assist.

Barcelona Football Blog

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· May 17, 2025

Winning Titles and Having Fun Doing It: Barça 2024-25

In August 2024, I was sure that Barça was a decent team. You couldn’t convince me otherwise because the squad list included players like Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Ronald Araujo. These are players that would walk into most starting 11s on the planet, after all. Given recent domestic success—a league title in 2022-23, runners up Continue reading Winning Titles and Having Fun Doing It: Barça 2024-25

Football365

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ronaldo goals won’t please ‘everyone who loves football’ but he’s made his point

ITV’s insistence that Cristiano Ronaldo is some universally loved football hero was grating, but he and Portugal have made their mark now.

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Related coverage for "Can anyone do it? Messi leads chase for a mark standing since 1958": SkySports — Could Ronaldo really play at the 2030 World Cup, aged 45? Have your say!. Football Talk — Arsenal, Liverpool & Man Utd could battle over shock move for £120m star with 36 G/A last season - report. OneFootball — 🔝Messi pulls further clear of Mbappé in the all-time scorers list. Latestly.com — FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorers with Assists. Barcelona Football Blog — Winning Titles and Having Fun Doing It: Barça 2024-25. Football365 — Ronaldo goals won’t please ‘everyone who loves football’ but he’s made his point