10+ hour, 11+ min ago  (440+ words) While the footballing world has been captivated by the emergence of the 18-year-old winger, Kempes has tempered expectations by insisting that the World Cup provides a different level of scrutiny compared to La Liga. The 1978 World Cup winner believes that…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (398+ words) Speaking after the match, De la Fuente praised his players' resilience while expressing frustration with both the officiating and the role of VAR. Although Spain progressed as group winners, he believed the officials should have done more to manage the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (344+ words) Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Suarez explained why he believes comparisons do neither player any favours. While recognising similarities in their technical ability, he stressed that their careers should be judged independently. "Comparisons are odious," Suarez stated. "They're different players. Yes,…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1215+ words) When people talk about Spain winning this World Cup, of course they point to Lamine Yamal as being the key. But you cannot win a World Cup on your own, especially this one with an extra game, probably some extra…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (474+ words) Comments from former Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about Ivory Coast's "wild" playing style could be considered racist, says their manager Emerse Fae. Schweinsteiger, speaking before Germany beat Ivory Coast in their 2026 World Cup Group E match, said Fae's team were…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (264+ words) Dani Olmo warns Marc Cucurella he will 'suffer' against Lamine Yamal after seeing Barcelona academy graduate complete transfer to Real Madrid Yahoo Sports Australia Mourinho seals marquee signing Madrid secured the left-back from Chelsea in a swift deal worth an…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (267+ words) "In life and in football, sometimes you need to start new chapters you don't expect," Marc Cucurella admitted when asked about his shock "51. 8m move to Real Madrid just hours before Spain's opening World Cup game. The 27-year-old defender made 50 appearances…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) ATLANTA " Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's captivating story has reached Congress. House Minority Leader'Hakeem Jeffries asked Secretary of State'Marco Rubio'to help Vozinha's mother attend his next'World Cup'match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 21 (6: 00 p. m. ET, FOX). "The Cabo Verde national…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (433+ words) If soccer legend Lionel Messi is on the pitch, there's a good chance you'll notice his vibrant tattoos, too. Messi, one of the greatest players to ever take the pitch, has made a name for himself over the length of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (932+ words) This article may return revenue to Yahoo Lifestyle Australia. For more great shopping content, check out our online shopping page. The 2026 World Cup is officially upon us. Today, on the field, France faces Senegal at 3 p. m. ET, Iraq takes on Norway…...