by Roger Barkley | Jul 19, 2026
On the eve of the World Cup final against Spain, Argentina captain Lionel Messi shared a message with his teammates, coaching staff, and supporters. On his official Instagram account, Messi reflected on his years with the national team and the bond formed within the...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Messi. Lamine Yamal. A generational World Cup final is set. Spain will face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium on FOX. This historic matchup is the first time the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 19, 2026
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by Roger Barkley | Jul 18, 2026
Jude Bellingham urged England fans to maintain their unity after the Three Lions suffered a devastating 2-1 defeat against Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. The 23-year-old midfielder admitted he struggled to find the words to process the heartbreak before...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 18, 2026
If your first thought when seeing the now-viral photo of Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal as an infant is how unbelievable it is that the two will be playing against each other in Sunday’s World Cup final, you’re not alone; Messi shares the sentiment....
by Roger Barkley | Jul 18, 2026
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge is convinced — adamant, even — that he will return to the Yankees lineup this year. “Definitely,” the Yankees captain said on Friday in front of his locker when asked if he would be back before the season is over. “I...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 18, 2026
NEW YORK – Will this be Lionel Messi’s last match for Argentina? Lionel Scaloni chuckled at the question directed at him on Friday evening, two days before his side battles Spain in what promises to be an epic World Cup final on Sunday. “What do I know? Ask...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 18, 2026
NEW YORK — Will Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final mark the coronation of Lionel Messi-era Argentina as the best national team of all time? Or will Spain’s next-greatest generation take a huge step toward claiming that title for itself? It’s a dream finale between two...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 17, 2026
A No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil icon Pelé in the 1958 World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, Sotheby’s said Thursday. Pelé, who died in 2022, was 17 when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 win over hosts Sweden at the Rasunda Stadium and still remains the...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 17, 2026
Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final is packed with storylines, from Lionel Messi facing teenage sensation Lamine Yamal battling for the sport’s biggest prize. But Argentina enters the match with a chance to accomplish something no men’s team has done in...
