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Lionel Messi's family: Wife Antonela Roccuzzo and three sons

Soccer star Lionel Messi’s family began long before his rise to global fame: he first met Antonela Roccuzzo as a child in Rosario and they reconnected in 2005. The couple welcomed their eldest son, Thiago, in 2012, followed by Mateo in 2015, and completed their family with Ciro in

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Man City to battle Tottenham for Sandro Tonali as they pursue Elliot Anderson

Manchester City are preparing for a significant summer of transition as they seek midfield reinforcements for the post-Pep Guardiola era. They have identified Newcastle's Sandro Tonali as a primary target, setting up a heavyweight transfer battle with Tottenham, who have already held productive talks with the player'

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Ex-Netherlands star apologises for remark about Japan players

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart issued a formal apology after facing criticism for comments he made while working as a pundit during the 2026 World Cup. The remark, made in the aftermath of the Oranje’s 2-2 draw with Japan, drew a wave of backlash on social media.

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Ivory Coast star Elye Wahi arrested over alleged intentional yellow card

Investigative authorities in France have questioned Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi over spot‑fixing allegations tied to a yellow card he received in a domestic match weeks before the World Cup. The probe centres on a 35th‑minute booking for Nice against Metz on May 17 — Wahi’s fifth of

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How to watch England vs Croatia live free worldwide

England meet Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 17 June at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. It will be only the second World Cup meeting between the sides: England started well against Croatia in Russia 2018 but lost after the interval, while Croatia reached the final then and finished

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Barcelona urge La Liga and RFEF to act against Florentino Perez

Barcelona have asked La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation and the Referee's Technical Committee to take immediate legal action against Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The club called his recent public comments a grave attack on the integrity and reputation of Spanish football. Vice-president Rafael Yuste sent a

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Brolin: England have 'no chance' of World Cup

Former Sweden international Tomas Brolin has dismissed England's hopes of winning the World Cup, calling the Three Lions overrated and unlikely to go far. He noted England have won only one major trophy, the 1966 World Cup, and said: "As usual I don't think they

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England World Cup 2026 kits: home, away, release dates & prices

Nike has unveiled England's kits for the 2026 World Cup, introducing new home and away designs as the Three Lions head to North America this summer in search of World Cup glory after 60 years of hurt. England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stage, and

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Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 kits: Home, away, release dates & prices

Croatia 2026 World Cup kits have landed, and as ever the iconic checkered pattern is present. Nike have drawn inspiration from a defining moment in the nation’s football history — its 1990 match against the United States — when Croatia stepped onto the global stage with a new identity and unmistakable

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Karl-Anthony Towns Praises Jordyn Woods' Lucky Knicks Bag

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, and Karl-Anthony Towns credited his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, for more than moral support — he highlighted a Knicks-orange clutch she carried through the postseason. On the June 16 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the six-time

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World Cup 2026 Miami: Hard Rock Stadium tickets, schedule and info

Hard Rock Stadium, rebranded as Miami Stadium for the tournament, will host several group-stage and knockout matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, the venue has a long history of staging major events, including Super Bowls, WrestleMania, the Miami Grand Prix and large

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Everything to Know About Golf's 2026 U.S. Open on NBC & Peacock

Father's Day weekend brings the 126th U.S. Open to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, where the best golfers in the world will compete Thursday through Sunday. NBC Sports will carry the tournament live on NBC and Peacock, offering 175 hours of coverage, including 31 championship hours on NBC

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DR Congo home jersey: design and colours

The DR Congo home jersey celebrates the team's traditional identity with a vibrant, modern twist, using a bright light blue base long associated with the Leopards. Its defining feature is a custom, sublimated tone-on-tone leopard-print texture and a wavy graphic pattern across the lower half that fades into

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Tottenham ready to break transfer record for Sandro Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a record transfer bid for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with head coach Roberto De Zerbi viewing the Italian as the midfield anchor needed after a difficult spell that included three different managers. Ownership, the Lewis family, have pledged to back De Zerbi’s rebuild. Spurs are

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Why Jude Bellingham ending arm-waving would be ‘more of a problem’

Bellingham tends to rise to the big occasion — his “who else” goal celebration at Euro 2024 springs to mind — and can be expected to give his absolute all whenever called upon in North America. Asked about supposed character flaws and whether it would be wrong to try to change him,

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Redknapp warns Tuchel could quit after 'disastrous' World Cup

Thomas Tuchel accepted the England manager’s job and has already been handed a contract extension through Euro 2028. He oversaw a flawless World Cup qualifying run — picking up maximum points and conceding no goals — but some have raised eyebrows at an early renewal before competitive tournaments have been played.

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Sky's the limit for Gio Reyna, says Kasey Keller after World Cup wondergoal

Gio Reyna finished the USMNT's 4-1 win over Paraguay with a stoppage-time trivela, stepping off the bench to curl a right-footed strike past Orlando Gill. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring and Folarin Balogun added a brace as the hosts rewrote the history books in that result. Kasey Keller,

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How to buy last-minute England vs Croatia tickets

World Cup Group L opens in Texas on June 17 with England facing Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The sides previously met at a World Cup when Croatia eliminated England in extra time, making this rematch one to watch. Most official ticket lotteries have finished and primary

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A WhatsApp clip about Mölkky turned us into unlikely celebrities in Japan

In December 2023 I was searching the attic for Christmas decorations when my phone pinged. A WhatsApp message from my son, then backpacking in Australia, contained a short, grainy night-time clip from Queensland showing Louis and his companion Asher throwing what looked like a rolling pin at numbered wooden skittles.

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Messi avoids red after 'clumsy' tackle as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener, drawing level with Miroslav Klose on 16 tournament goals. The victory was overshadowed by a controversial moment when Messi appeared to step onto the back of Algerian centre-back Aissa Mandi’s calf with his studs,

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England vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 preview

England and Croatia meet on 17 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT (16:00 EST) at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Texas as the pair bid to get off to a strong start in a competitive Group L. The fixture presents an early test of tactical ideas and

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Mbappe: 'I'd have to play until 80 to shut up critics' after record night

Kylian Mbappe hit back at detractors after a record-breaking night, scoring twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey and becoming his country’s all-time leading goalscorer. His second goal, a sensational long-range strike, sealed the result and ensured Didier Deschamps’ side started their World Cup campaign on the

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Messi explains why he cried after Algeria hat-trick

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup opener at Kansas City Stadium. The Inter Miami forward drew attention not only for his record-equalling performance but for an emotional celebration that left him in tears. Messi said the tears had nothing to do

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Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026 preview

Argentina vs Austria will kick off on 22 Jun 2026, 13:00 EST and 17:00 GMT. The fixture at AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be the first meeting between the two nations. Argentina opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria as Lionel Messi scored

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Norway vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 preview

Norge face Senegal on 22 Jun 2026, kick-off 20:00 EST (00:00 GMT). Norway opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Iraq, Erling Haaland scoring the first two goals. Senegal provided plenty of counter-attacking threat in their opener against France but lost 3-1; the direct, pacy trio of