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FIFA Confirms First World Cup Final Halftime Show Curated by Chris Martin

The plan signals a shift toward a Super Bowl-style spectacle for football’s biggest game.

Police Probe Islamophobic Abuse at Spain–Egypt Friendly as Coaches and Officials Condemn

Bielsa Returns to England as Uruguay Face England at Wembley

Maradona’s Son Says McTominay Is ‘Jesus’ at Napoli

Barcelona’s Ronaldinho 2005–06 Retro Kit Sells Out in Under 24 Hours

Ajax, Barça and Netherlands Mark 10 Years Since Johan Cruyff’s Death

Catrinas Mundialistas Parade Fills Mexico City Streets Ahead of 2026 World Cup

A Decade On, Spain Reassesses Johan Cruyff’s Enduring Hold on Modern Football

Giovanni Trapattoni Turns 87, Greeted by Tributes and Fans

NWSL Kicks Off 2026 Season With 16 Teams and a 30-Game Schedule

Ruud Gullit Says He Has Stopped Watching, Calls Modern Football 'Absolutely Horrible'

Ryoga Kida's Stoppage-Time Equalizer Ends 25-Year Wait for a Japanese Scorer in Argentina

Finalissima Sellout Sets Stage for Spain–Argentina as Fabian Ruiz Fitness Doubt Grows

Ronaldo Debuts Viral ‘Slam Dunk’ Celebration in Al Nassr’s 5–0 Win

Tom Brady Hails FIFA’s Gianni Infantino as ‘Man of the People,’ Prompting Fan Backlash

Ronaldo Reaffirms Saudi Stay With Brace on Return for Al-Nassr

Sepp Piontek, Architect of Denmark’s ‘Danish Dynamite,’ Dies at 85

Dave Kitson Confirms He Was ‘The Secret Footballer’ After 15 Years

Chelsea Criticized Over Club-Posted Mascot Snub Video as Pundits Press for Accountability

Cunha Dismisses Viral 'United Strand' Stunt as Manchester United's Winning Run Resets