Wimbledon Boys Champion Is Inspired By A Footballer. It's Not Messi Or Ronaldo

Diego Maradona Claimed James Rodriguez Deserved 2014 World Cup Golden Ball

Lionel Messi was named the best player at the 2014 World Cup, but Diego Maradona didn't believe the Argentina star deserved it.

World Cup 2026: What Lamine Yamal said about facing Ronaldo in Round of 16

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has made a confident claim about facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 stage. Yamal, who helped Spain to beat Austria in the World Cup Round of 32 encounter on Thursday, said it would be an honour to play against Ronaldo. The 18-year-old, however, noted [] World Cup 2026: What Lamine Yamal said about facing Ronaldo in Round of 16

Liverpool plan to launch swoop to sign in-demand 32-G/A attacking midfielder - report

Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Almería star Sergio Arribas, as per a recent Spanish report. The 24-year-old started his youth career at Pérez Galdós before spending a couple of years at Leganés. He joined Real Madrid’s famous La Fábrica academy at the age of 10. After rising through their youth system, he made his [] The post Liverpool plan to launch swoop to sign in-demand 32-G/A attacking midfielder - report first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldinho backs Brazil as Martinelli, Rayan start against Norway in RO16

New York [US], July 6 (ANI): Brazil great Ronaldinho threw his support behind the five-time world champions ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Norway, as head coach Carlo Ancelotti named Gabriel Martinelli and teenage forward Rayan in the starting XI for the knockout encounter at MetLife Stadium.Sharing a post on X before kick-off, Ronaldinho wrote, 'Another decisive match! Good luck an

Liverpool has its own Jude Bellingham — but Andoni Iraola can't treat him like Arne Slot did

Jude Bellingham has been England's hero at the World Cup; Liverpool has its own version of the Real Madrid star, but Andoni Iraola has to make sure he gets the best out of him

Nuno Gomes: "España debe salir con los mejores"

La selección española alineó a Lamine Yamal como titular para enfrentar a la selección de Arabia Saudí. Así, Luis de la Fuente despeja todas las dudas frente al joven del Barcelona y delinea la manera de jugar para conseguir la primera victoria del torneo

Liverpool Identify This Paris Saint-Germain Winger As Their Main Target: Good Fit For Iraola?

In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Liverpool have identified Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as their main target for this summer transfer win...

Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez's side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench.Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises.They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career.The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight.Ronaldo, the leading scorer in the history of international men's football, has three goals in four matches so far in North America.

Yamal sedia bersinar berdepan Portugal

ARLINGTON: Ketua jurulatih Sepanyol, Luis de la Fuente yakin bintang muda sensasi, Lamine Yamal akan sekali lagi mempamerkan aksi terbaik apabila pasukannya berdepan Portugal dalam saingan pusingan 16 terbaik Piala Dunia, esok. Menurut De la Fuente, pemain berusia 18 tahun itu gemar menggalas tanggungjawab dalam perlawanan berprofil tinggi dan sentiasa bersedia menjadi tonggak pasukan. “Dia ... Read more The post Yamal sedia bersinar berdepan Portugal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

'Anyone who understands football values him enormously': Meet Spain's unsung 'MVP' goal machine Mikel Oyarzabal - and why Tottenham or Man United should hijack Barcelona move for the man outshining Lamine Yamal

'Anyone who understands football values him enormously': Meet Spain's unsung 'MVP' goal machine Mikel Oyarzabal - and why Tottenham or Man United should hijack Barcelona move for the man outshining Lamine Yamal

Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup game

Barcelona and Spain fans were handed a huge boost last night when Luis de la Fuente named Lamine Yamal in the starting line-up for the game against Saudi Arabia.Although the Spaniard played only 45 mi...

Could Cristiano Ronaldo play another World Cup after all? Portugal appoint his former Saudi boss, who immediately opens the door for 41-year-old to keep playing after tearful exit

Could Cristiano Ronaldo play another World Cup after all? Portugal appoint his former Saudi boss, who immediately opens the door for 41-year-old to keep playing after tearful exit

This former U.S. soccer player built a $20 billion-a-year company. Now, he says resilience matters more than talent—and points to Lionel Messi as proof

Jim Kavanaugh never became a global soccer icon like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Unlike Messi and Ronaldo, one of whom still graces our screens on the World Cup stage, Kavanaugh’s playing days ended decades ago. But the former U.S. national team player does share one distinction with the two soccer superstars: They’re all billionaires. []

Mourinho has no doubts about Real Madrid midfield star despite difficult season

According to Mundo Deportivo, Jose Mourinho has no doubts about Federico Valverde’s importance to Real Madrid despite the midfielder enduring one of the toughest seasons of his career. While critici...

मेसी र एमबाप्पेलाई टक्कर दिइरहेका हालान्ड

उनका लागि यो पहिलो विश्वकप हो। तर, डेब्यु प्रतियोगितामै उनले साबिक विजेता अर्जेन्टिनाका कप्तान लिओनल मेसी र फ्रान्सका कप्तान केलियन एमबाप्पेसँग गोल्डेन बुटको प्रतिस्पर्धामा चुनौती प्रस्तुत गरिरहेका छन्। उनी हुन्, नर्वेका स्ट्राइकर एर्लिङ हालान्डको। केही समयअघिसम्म हालान्डको परिचय इङ्लिस क्लब म्यानचेस्टर सिटीका घातक स्ट्राइकरका रूपमा सीमित थियो। तर अहिले उनी नर्वेली फुटबलको आशा, आत्मविश्वास र []

Xavi hails Lionel Messi as the Michael Jordan of football and says he is ‘incomparable. Almost inhuman’

Xavi played with Lionel Messi at Barcelona and says the Argentina captain is the best player of all time

Messi or Ronaldo: The Greatest Debate in Football History Still Has No Easy Answer

The 2026 World Cup is here, and somewhere between the group stage drama and the golden boot race, the argument that has defined a generation of football is alive again: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo --- who is really the greatest of all time?

Anderson off the Geordie production line to World Cup

Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England. The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel is backing him to be a winner at the World Cup. The midfielder is the one that painfully got away from Newcastle United but is still revered and respected in his home city as the quiet and self-effacing local boy made good.

Messi or Ronaldo? Study links preference to political leanings

Messi or Ronaldo? Study links preference to political leanings

Commentary: Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance

I knew Lionel Messi would be the headliner of this World Cup, but I didn't expect to fall so hopelessly in love with him.

Fabrizio Romano confirms superstar Liverpool targets has made his mind-up

One superstar who appears to be Liverpool's main target has made his preference clear according to Fabrizio Romano. Things are really heating up right now on the transfer front. Even though the World ...

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo to rival Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in Golden Boot race

The race for top scorers honour is heating up with every game

The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham & more…

Messi is one behind a Brazilian legend. The post The top 10 World Cup assist makers of all-time: Messi 2nd, Beckham more appeared first on Planet Football.

World Cup guide: Family dispute over Ronaldo

World Cup guide: Family dispute over Ronaldo