14+ hour, 44+ min ago   (474+ words) Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d’Or bid. Kylian Mbappe said he still believed he was worthy of the Ballon d’Or award despite failing to win any silverware…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (505+ words) Spain FA to offer female players and referees fertility support, including full costs for internationals called up at least twice Spain’s football federation has unveiled an agreement to support fertility treatment for female players and referees, presenting the measure as…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (45+ words) Al Jazeera Argentina serves up a Messi-shaped schnitzel as fans say goodbye A Messi-shaped schnitzel is on the menu in Buenos Aires, as fans across Argentina pay tribute to the star’s retirement from international football....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (696+ words) Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina. Across the city, monuments have been illuminated in Argentina’s blue and white in honour of the national hero, who has announced his…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (438+ words) Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final. Lionel Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and the final in 2026, is retiring from international football, he said. The record…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (180+ words) Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final. Lionel Messi says he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. “It was…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (397+ words) Teenager struggled in Barca’s La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has indicated that teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his “top level” before Monday’s…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain. FIFA banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (383+ words) Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move. Barcelona have made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri, adding the World Cup’s best player to a squad already…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (258+ words) Superstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he could end his playing career after the current season. Cristiano Ronaldo ‌‌has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying ⁠⁠the upcoming ⁠⁠year will probably be the last of his playing…...