“I don’t spend time thinking about my age”: Lionel Messi’s message before turning 39 after rewriting World Cup history | Football news

Lionel Messi insisted that he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying in shape after the rewrite FIFA World Cup the record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World…

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OFFSIDE | Day 11 of the 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal restores Spain’s soul, Cape Verde’s fairy tale run continues and Ronaldo fanboys are toxic again | Football news

Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) There is a term in sports called the commentary curse. No, that does not refer to football fans who have to listen to Bollywood…

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“Messi is a joke!” : Wayne Rooney’s 14-year-old tweet resurfaces after Argentina icon’s World Cup record-breaking heroics | Football news

As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet calling Messi a “joke” but the “best ever” has resurfaced, sparking conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…

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France vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Les Bleus win 3-0 as Mbappé scores a brace in 100th cap and Dembele nets first World Cup goal | Football news

France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq…

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FIFA 2026 World Cup: France vs Iraq becomes first match delayed by weather after severe storms and lightning halt play | Football news

France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappéFrance’s first-half goal gave them the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record ahead of stunning turnaround to become all-time top scorer | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Argentina captain’s miss in the ninth minute created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now…

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FIFA World Cup week schedule (June 22-28, 2026): Messi’s Argentina, Mbappe’s France in fire as final race for knockout points | Football news

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…

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Cape Verde vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup Match Result: Another World Cup shock as debutants earn second straight draw in 2-2 thriller | Football news

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…

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India qualification scenario: Women’s T20 World Cup: How India can still qualify for semi-finals after South Africa defeat – Explained | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP) India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 took a serious hit after Harmanpreet KaurThe team lost to South Africa in Manchester on…

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Alireza Beiranvand: Meet the Iranian goalkeeper with two Guinness World Records behind heroic display in crucial World Cup 0-0 draw with Belgium | Football news

Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand takes the field at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Iranian goalkeeper frustrated Belgium in a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, but the story behind his performance stretches…

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Spain’s Lamine Yamal enters the Pele-Messi club with the first goal of the FIFA World Cup, becoming only the second player to … | Football news

Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in Atlanta and recorded their first win of the tournament.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute, sliding in at the back to convert a low cross. The goal made him the…

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‘We came to Los Angeles with pride, competition with honour’: Defiant Iran leave handwritten note on ‘dignity’ after Belgium draw in FIFA World Cup | Football news

Iran’s team’s handwritten note, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenge Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw FIFA World…

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New Zealand vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Salah sparks history as Egypt seal first World Cup win with 3-1 victory over New Zealand | Football news

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with his teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they recorded their first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah Once again, he made the stage bigger, scoring…

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