Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges for the World Cup final fiasco; FIFA accuses Argentina of “Las Malvinas” banner. Football news

FIFA blames Argentina’s stars for World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentine players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, as…

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‘I Was Surprised’: Messi’s rare English words to Cape Verde defender before Argentina clash revealed | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s qualifier against Cape Verde, despite rarely…

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“He lied … he’s not sorry at all”: Spain’s Dani Olmo refuses to accept Argentina assistant’s “false” apology | Football news

Spain’s Dani Olmo (10) reacts during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has spoken publicly for the first time about the altercation that followed his team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final victory over Argentina, rejecting…

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Argentina President Javier Milei breaks silence after 23 million petition signatures calling for World Cup ban | Football news

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) The fallout from Argentina’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain continues to intensify, with president Javier Milei launching a defiant social media response after an online petition calling for Argentina to…

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Argentina star behind embarrassing throat grab at Spain defender hints at international retirement after World Cup final | Football news

Leandro Paredes hints at Argentina retirement after World Cup final controversy as midfielder weighs future after painful defeat / Image: Instagram Leandro Paredes has admitted he is uncertain about his international future after Argentina’s painful FIFA World Cup final defeat in Spain, with the midfielder reflecting on a tournament loss overshadowed by his involvement in…

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“My last match was the World Cup final”: Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announces international retirement | Football news

Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi (19) (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 17-year career with the national team. The 38-year-old leaves as one of Argentina’s most successful defenders, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles. His last appearance came in Argentina’s 1-0…

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‘Replay the final’: Over 88,000 Argentina fans call for replay after bitter World Cup final defeat | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final may have set the destination for the trophy,…

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“I’m sorry”: Why Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologized after the FIFA World Cup final | Football news

NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala has apologized for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an investigation into…

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Were Argentina under more pressure than usual in the World Cup final? Lionel Messi’s pep tunnel talks fuel fan theories – WATCH | Football news

Lionel Messi’s pep talks during the World Cup final spark theories. (Video grabs) Fresh footage of Lionel MessiThe first-match and half-time squad talks reignited the debate over whether Argentina entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals carrying more baggage than just the burden of defending their title.The newly emerged videos, recorded in the players’ dressing…

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“I’m so sorry, I really tried my best”: Emiliano Martinez apologizes, suggests retirement in Argentina | Football news

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the World Cup final against Spain. (AP Photo) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez hinted that his international career could be nearing its end after issuing an emotional apology following Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.The 33-year-old, one of the architects of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup…

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Another controversy! Cristiano Ronaldo likes Instagram post saying FIFA helped Argentina reach World Cup final | Football news

Cristiano Ronaldo (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo found himself at the center of a new FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy after his verified Instagram account liked a post accusing FIFA of helping him. Lionel MessiArgentina reached the final. The incident added to a tournament that has already seen many controversies, including protests involving…

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‘The pain is immense’: Lionel Messi writes emotional note after Argentina lose 2026 FIFA World Cup final in Spain | Football news

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi shared an emotional message following Argentina’s 0-1 defeat by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. While admitting the defeat hurt, the 39-year-old said he was proud of what Argentina had achieved in their title defence.Spain ended Argentina’s hopes of becoming…

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Trump Said The Same Seven Words To Every Spain And Argentina Player After World Cup Final, Lip Reader Says | Football news

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain’s Lamine Yamal at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) US President Donald Trump gave the same congratulatory message to all Spain and Argentina players during the…

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‘Total disgrace’: Argentina described as ‘classless’ as post-final conduct sparks outrage | Football news

Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia shows a yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (AP Photo) Argentina came under intense scrutiny after his FIFA World Cup The 2026 final defeat to Spain, with his behavior during the post-match medal ceremony drawing widespread criticism from sections of the football community. According to Goal.com, many observers labeled the…

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Spain returns to Madrid with FIFA World Cup trophy, announce big fan party after Argentina win | Football news

Spain return to Madrid (Image: @SEFutbol/X) Fresh from their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, Spain’s national soccer team returned home to a hero’s welcome, with celebrations taking to the streets of Madrid. The Real Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Monday that the World Cup-winning team had landed in the Spanish capital, while the players…

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Lionel Messi suffers the first unwanted in the final of the FIFA World Cup as Spain silences the icon of Argentina | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi suffered a rare off day in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat in Spain, with the legendary striker failing to create a single chance for a teammate for the first time in his World Cup career. The statistic underlined Spain’s defensive discipline as Luis de la Fuente’s…

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‘Thank you, India!’: Argentina envoy thanks Indian fans after World Cup debacle | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, and teammates (AP/PTI) Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, has expressed sincere gratitude to Indian football fans for their unwavering support during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the final. Speaking to X after the tournament, Caucino acknowledged the immense support the Albiceleste have received…

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‘Messi, Messi!’: Argentina fans honor their captain as Spain lift FIFA World Cup trophy | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) stands on the pitch after the World Cup final (AP/PTI photo) Lionel MessiThe glittering World Cup journey ended in the heartland, but the love of Argentina supporters never faded. Moments after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, emotional scenes unfolded…

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Amitabh Bachchan feels Lionel Messi’s ‘heartfelt tears’ after Argentina lose FIFA World Cup final, football legend posts |

Amitabh Bachchan he spent a busy Sunday balancing his old tradition of meeting fans outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa, with his passion for football. After greeting his admirers at his weekly Sunday match, the former striker stayed on to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, then shared his thoughts on Argentina’s narrow 1-0 defeat…

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‘It’s a disgrace’: Argentina star sent off after grabbing Spain player’s throat in ugly World Cup final scenes | Football news

Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph ended amid chaotic scenes after the final whistle, with…

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‘Honestly, I can’t believe it’: Ferran Torres reacts after firing Spain to FIFA World Cup glory against Messi’s Argentina | Football news

Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s World Cup final hero Ferran Torres admitted he still struggled to believe what he had achieved after scoring the extra-time winner that sealed a historic 1-0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The Barcelona forward,…

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20 shots to none: How Spain owned Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final and rendered Lionel Messi irrelevant | Football news

For years, Spanish football has been synonymous with control – of the ball, of space, of time. On Sunday night at the New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain produced perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy, reducing defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi to the only passengers in the final of the FIFA World Cup…

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Who is Ferran Torres? Spain’s World Cup final hero who broke Messi’s Argentina heart with extra-time winner | Football news

Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates the end of the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s long wait for a breakthrough in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally over for an unlikely hero. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time to give Spain a dramatic 1-0 win over defending champions Argentina, sealing…

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World Cup Final: Matt Damon, Tom Cruise, Jay-Z, Beyonce and Timothee Chalamet and other Hollywood stars go to Argentina vs Spain |

The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain was an epic affair, and Hollywood’s biggest stars lined up to watch the game at the New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The competition in which Spain lifted the trophy, attracted a mixed crowd, musicians, athletes, fashion icons and internet people. Some of those…

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