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UNBELIEVABLE: Luca zidane - The Untold Story

Goalkeepers beware: Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed

Some, like Luca Zidane, have been bamboozled and an academic paper bears out Joe Hart’s opinion about its movement

The Guardian - UK

Is there a problem with the 2026 World Cup ball? Why goalkeepers are struggling with the Trionda

After the recurrence of a specific goalkeeping error, is there something wrong with this year’s World Cup ball?

The Independent UK

'There is something up with that football' Joe Hart reveals World Cup Trionda theory behind strange Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi phenomenon

Kylian Mbappe's 25 yarder against Iraq was just the latest powerful long ranger to beat a keeper who looked like he could have saved it

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Lionel Messi Bags Historic World Cup Hat Trick... But Fans Insist Tournament Is 'Rigged' After Red Card Escape

Lionel Messi's hat-trick led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener, despite controversy over an unpunished challenge on Aissa Mandi.

International Business Times UK

The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp

Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the albiceleste of Argentina

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Luca Zidane: Zinedine Zidane's Son Defies Horrific Face Injury At World Cup Opener

Luca Zidane makes his World Cup debut for Algeria, overcoming a serious facial injury. His switch from France to Algeria reflects personal and cultural ties, adding depth to his football journey.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi Reminds Everyone of His Enduring Brilliance in Argentina Saunter

Not only did Argentina’s talisman notch his first ever World Cup hat-trick, he also went joint level as the all-time World Cup top scorer.

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10 Photos of Lionel Messi As He Matches World Cup Goal Record With Stunning Hat-Trick Against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in their World Cup opener, equalling the tournament's all-time scoring record.

International Business Times UK

World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to begin Argentina's defence of their World Cup while Kylian Mbappe helped get France off to a winning start against Senegal and Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway

FourFourTwo

Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

Radio France Internationale

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

AAP

Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversy

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

The Independent UK

Meet Luca Zidane: His Height, Age, Father and the Emotional Reason He Represents Algeria

Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, becomes Algeria's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his unique international choice and family heritage.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - US

Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truth

The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history

TechRadar

How to watch Argentina vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi & Co start FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, team news

Lionel Messi makes history as he starts for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group J clash for free online and from anywhere.

FourFourTwo

26 reasons why World Cup 2026 will be historic

Six-foot eagles, warmongering Peace Prize winners and Lady Gaga on pens? It could be quite the summer…

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The Economic Times

From Erling Haaland to Luca Zidane: Sons of FIFA World Cup stars ready for their own moment

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will see sons of football legends follow in their fathers' footsteps. Players like Erling Haaland, Luca Zidane, and Giuliano Simeone will carry family legacies and national hopes. This tournament offers a new generation the chance to create their own World Cup stories.

Euronews

Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria crush Algeria to advance to semi-finals at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen produced a man-of-the-match display on Saturday night as Nigeria beat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

Algeria 0-2 Nigeria: Victor Osimhen delivers statement performance as Super Eagles soar into AFCON semi-final

Super Eagles score twice in second half to ensure controversial goal-line clearance doesn’t dominate the headlines

The Guardian - UK

Algeria 1-0 DR Congo: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Adil Boulbina’s sensational strike deep in extra time gave Algeria a 1-0 win in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 ties against DR Congo

Radio France Internationale

DRC boss Desabre says Algeria clash offers chance to show squad's progress

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash against Algeria in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Five things we learned on Day 4: The Zidanes come to support their man

Cheers went around the stadium in Rabat every time the image of Zinedine Zidane flashed up on the big screen. And why not? Zidane, whose parents went to France from Algeria, is an international treasure. And he was watching his boy play football. Nice touch.

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