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⭐ Yamal and Messi could decide the Ballon d'Or at the World Cup final

The 2026 Ballon d'Or race may hinge on Sunday's World Cup final, with Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi both in contention. A defining performance from either could prove decisive in the award conversation.

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🔥 Messi inspires Argentina's late comeback to sink England at World Cup

Lionel Messi delivered another iconic World Cup moment as Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in a gripping semi-final at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, booking a place in Sunday's 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.

Anthony Gordon gave England the lead 10 minutes into the second half, putting the Three Lions on course for their first World Cup final since 1966. But Argentina, inspired by their captain, fought back late to snatch victory — with Messi involved in both goals in the closing stages.

The defending champions will now face Spain — who eliminated France on Tuesday — in Sunday's final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as they bid to become the first nation since Brazil (1958 & 1962) to successfully defend the World Cup. Messi described the win as "special" and anticipates a closely matched contest against the European champions.

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✍️ Olise open to Real Madrid move in record-breaking deal

Michael Olise is reportedly keen on a transfer to Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish club eyeing what could be a record deal for the Bayern Munich winger.

The France international has been in sensational form this season, registering 29 goals and 32 assists in 2025/26. Real Madrid are said to view Olise as a priority target, though no official approach has been confirmed.

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✍️ Arsenal accelerate pursuit of Christos Tzolis after player signals intent

Arsenal are set to step up talks for Werder Bremen winger Christos Tzolis, with the 23-year-old Greek international reportedly telling the club he wants to join. The Gunners are eyeing the £35m-rated attacker as a potential replacement for Leandro Trossard, whose future at the Emirates is in doubt.

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The last ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is on the line as two football giants prepare for a blockbuster showdown.

⚽️ Semi-final
🇬🇧 England 🆚 🇦🇷 Argentina
📅 Today — July 15
🕖 Kick-off: 19:00 UTC
🏟 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, USA

⭐ Spain shut down France's star trio with ease

Spain neutralised Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise without breaking sweat, with France managing their first shot on target only in the 81st minute — the single statistic that sums up the contest.

The World Cup's most-hyped attacking trio was rendered completely ineffective, as Spain delivered a dominant defensive and tactical display to dismantle their opponents with minimal effort.

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⚽ Laporte chose Spain after France repeatedly overlooked him

Aymeric Laporte faces the country of his birth as Spain take on France in a World Cup semi-final — a rivalry with a personal edge.

Born in Agen, France, Laporte represented French youth sides but was consistently passed over for the senior squad despite his form at Manchester City. With no call-up forthcoming, he pursued Spanish nationality through his years living in the country, and switched allegiance to Spain — a decision that proved decisive when he became a key figure in the Spanish setup.

Now he lines up against France on the sport's biggest stage.

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