The world football governing body, FIFA, has come under criticism from sections of the Argentine media over its decision not to award Lionel Messi the Golden Ball at the just-concluded FIFA World Cup. Messi's bid to win a second World Cup title ended in heartbreak as Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Sunday's final.
NEW JERSEY, July 20 — Spanish teenagers Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi joined an exclusive group of football greats after helping their country win the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in Sunday's final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time as Spain edged Argentina after 120 minutes to claim the title at the World Cup final in New Jersey.
When Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, leads the reigning champions against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, he may tie a record held by legendary Brazilian player Ronaldo Nazún. Messi would win his second World Cup trophy and become just the second player in football history to win two FIFA World Cups and two Ballon d'Or honors if Argentina were to hold onto the title they earned in Qatar in 2022.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly fixture on Saturday as both teams intensify preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, where the two West African rivals will use the match to assess their readiness ahead of the continental tournament.
Victor Osimhen, a striker for the Super Eagles, has stated that despite the pressures of his professional career, he still believes that education is a vital objective and that he wants to return to school and acquire a university degree after retiring from football. In an Instablog TV interview that is currently making the rounds on social media, the Galatasaray striker discussed the lessons he has learned since dropping out of school and gave his reasons for wanting to pursue further education.
Andrey Santos has expressed his excitement after completing a £50 million transfer to Manchester United from Chelsea, describing the move as a dream opportunity in his football career. The deal, officially confirmed on Monday, will see Manchester United pay an initial £48 million fee for the Brazilian midfielder, with a further £2 million potentially available through performance-related add-ons. Chelsea have also secured a 10 per cent sell-on clause as part of the agreement.
