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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ronaldo - Caught on Camera

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Check full round of 32 fixtures, knockout schedule and tournament format; Full schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins Sunday with South Africa facing Canada. The Round of 32 bracket is set, featuring intense single-elimination matches where only winners advance. Giants like Germany, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, and Argentina are all in contention. A highly…

The Economic Times

Can anyone even still entertain the Messi v Ronaldo debate?

“Is there anyone alive who honestly believes not just that Ronaldo’s a better plater, but that there’s any sort of debate at all?”

The Independent UK

How will Scotland stop Vinicius Jnr if Steve Clarke ditches his defensive game plan?

How will Scotland stop Vinicius Jnr if Steve Clarke ditches his defensive game plan and goes on the offensive against Brazil in the World Cup?

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26 World Cup Images the World Will Never Forget

To celebrate the 2026 World Cup, Sports Illustrated takes a look at 26 photos from the tournament’s history that are simply impossible to forget.

Sports Illustrated

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

‘Difficult’—Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried After Scoring for Argentina

The quiet soccer icon was overcome with emotion in Argentina’s 2026 opener.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi explains why he was crying during World Cup hat-trick

Messi scored all the goals in Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first strike

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Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil are a perfect fit but it may not solve their biggest issue

While Ancelotti appears to be the right man to get the best out of a seasoned Brazil squad, its wider deficiencies may be too much to overcome as the Selecao search for a sixth star

The Independent UK

The Ultimate Individual World Cup Performance: Zinedine Zidane in 2006

Soccer’s grandest tournament is littered with epic individual displays.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA 2026: From Maradona to Messi, every World Cup finds a hero. Who’s next?

The upcoming World Cup promises new stars. While legends like Messi and Ronaldo have had their moments, the focus now shifts to emerging talents. Spain's Lamine Yamal is a strong contender. France's Kylian Mbappe also looks set to shine. The tournament may reveal unexpected heroes, challenging established expectations.

The Economic Times

Which football club has had the fewest sponsor logos on their shirt?

Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on corners

The Guardian - UK

The Story Behind All 48 Sports Illustrated World Cup Covers

Artists strongly connected to each nation created an illustration that captures the cultural heartbeat of soccer in their country.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

Sports Illustrated

‘Bend it like Modi!’ Forget Messi and Ronaldo. We have a ‘Made in India’ GOAT

The equator is not the only thing dividing the world into two halves.

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Why Cristiano Ronaldo avoids milk — and how his strict diet fuels longevity

Despite milk being widely promoted as a nutritional powerhouse rich in protein, calcium, and essential vitamins—and often recommended for athletic recovery—Cristiano Ronaldo has deliberately excluded it from his diet.

The Guardian - UK

Simon Edye obituary

Other lives: Owner of Ronaldo Ices familiar on Norwich streets and attractions throughout East Anglia

Dot Esports

StableRonaldo slams MrBeast for asking millionaires to donate for Team Water campaign

Things got awkward.

Cycling News

'The Messi or Ronaldo of cycling' – Tadej Pogačar remains a cut above at Tour of Flanders despite superstars aligning to challenge him

World Champion credits fellow superstars for continued improvement, says they 'are pushing each other to another level'

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'He was with us only for a couple of months, and he was not in his best shape. Even with problems in his knees, the way he touched the ball, the wayhe played, his vision of football wasreally incredible' Milan hero names surprise team-mate as best ever

Despite playing with Andrea Pirlo, Cafu, Alessandro Nesta, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho andDavid Beckham, one star made a huge impact at Milan despite only being there a short while

Sports Illustrated

Transfer News, Rumors: Man Utd’s Casemiro U-Turn; Real Madrid Decide New Top Target

Marcus Rashford, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and João Cancelo all feature in the gossip.

Dot Esports

StableRonaldo and Lacy reveal Twitch earnings after viewbotting accusations by Kick CEO

Massive allegations.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Chase £95 Million Premier League Star; PSG Plan Real Madrid Raid

Marc Cucurella, Elliot Anderson, Robert Lewandowski and Julian Ryerson all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Salah Receives New Liverpool Exit Offer; Barcelona’s Haaland Plan

Julián Alvarez, Federico Valverde, Christian Pulisic and Victor Osimhen all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid’s £140 Million Liverpool Swap; Chelsea Hijack Man Utd Midfielder Bid

Sandro Tonali, Mohamed Salah, Christian Pulisic and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Ready Rodrygo Bid; Man Utd Chase Chelsea Striker

Ibrahima Konaté, Julián Alvarez, Yan Diomande, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lisandro Martínez all feature in the gossip.

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