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July 20, 2026
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Argentina, without Lionel Messi, greeted by fans in Buenos Aires after World Cup returnJuly 21, 2026
Thousands of fans gathered in Buenos Aires on Monday evening to give a warm welcome to the Argentina football squad, who arrived home without captain Lionel Messi after their World Cup final loss to Spain. Coach Lionel Scaloni and 16 of his 26 players returned to the country and were welcomed by a red carpet… Read more: Argentina, without Lionel Messi, greeted by fans in Buenos Aires after World Cup return
Alex Baena makes history with World Cup triumph, becomes first player to achieve unique featJuly 21, 2026
Álex Baena has made history following his role in Spain’s World Cup triumph. The Atlético Madrid winger became a hugely important member of Luis De La Fuente’s Spain team that conquered the world and lifted their second title at Metlife Stadium on Sunday night. Spain’s extra time 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup… Read more: Alex Baena makes history with World Cup triumph, becomes first player to achieve unique feat
Jhon Durán joins Benfica, the seventh club of his career at 22July 21, 2026
Jhon Durán has joined Benfica on loan from Al Nassr, meaning that he is now on the seventh club of his career at just 22-years-old. The initial loan fee is €6.1 million ($6.9m.) The agreement also includes an option to make the move permanent for €30m ($34.2m.) The Colombian international has played in the English… Read more: Jhon Durán joins Benfica, the seventh club of his career at 22
CONMEBOL president says the next World Cup will have 64 teamsJuly 21, 2026
The president of CONMEBOL has said on social media that the 2030 World Cup will be a “64-team tournament.” In a post on X, Alejandro Domínguez said: “In 2030, the World Cup comes to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, a great opportunity for football, to celebrate the World Cup Centenary with a 64-team tournament.” The 2030… Read more: CONMEBOL president says the next World Cup will have 64 teams
Topps releasing trading card of Lionel Messi, infant Lamine YamalJuly 21, 2026
Topps is creating a trading card of a photo that became a sensation during the World Cup of Argentina‘s Lionel Messi holding Spain‘s Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday. Messi, whom many consider soccer’s greatest player, was photographed holding Yamal, then an infant and now a 19-year-old rising star at Barcelona, the club where Messi… Read more: Topps releasing trading card of Lionel Messi, infant Lamine Yamal
FIFA to investigate violent clash beween Spain and Argentina after World Cup finalJuly 21, 2026
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the ugly scenes which marred the end of Sunday’s World Cup final involving several Argentina players and coaches physically attacking members of the Spain team. A Ferran Torres goal in the 106th minute sealed a 1-0 win for Spain to secure La Roja’s second World Cup, but the… Read more: FIFA to investigate violent clash beween Spain and Argentina after World Cup final
Spain celebrate World Cup triumph with open-top bus parade in MadridJuly 21, 2026
Spain celebrated their World Cup triumph with hundreds of thousands of supporters in Madrid in an open top bus parade. Luis de la Fuente and his squad landed back in the Spanish capital in the early afternoon on Monday, before meeting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at Zarzuela Palace. They then headed through the… Read more: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph with open-top bus parade in Madrid
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina, says pain from loss ‘immense’July 21, 2026
Argentina star Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt thank you to his fans on Monday, one day after the defending champions fell 1-0 in extra time to Spain at the World Cup final in New Jersey. On Sunday, Messi was left in tears and with his international future uncertain after he was unable to conjure up… Read more: Lionel Messi thanks Argentina, says pain from loss ‘immense’
Did World Cup help or hinder your Premier League team? How tournament affected each clubJuly 21, 2026
The World Cup is over and Premier League clubs have started their preseason, gearing up for the 2026-27 season. Players who represented their countries at the World Cup will be returning to their clubs at various dates, depending on their progress in the U.S., Canada and Mexico this summer. Some will be in red-hot form,… Read more: Did World Cup help or hinder your Premier League team? How tournament affected each club
Alan Shearer leads tributes to Kevin Keegan: ‘Sleep easy Boss’July 21, 2026
Alan Shearer paid tribute to his hero and friend Kevin Keegan following the death of his former Newcastle manager at the age of 75. Keegan was in charge at St James’ Park when the club paid a then world-record fee of £15 million to sign Shearer in 1996. “My Hero. My manager. My friend. Sleep… Read more: Alan Shearer leads tributes to Kevin Keegan: ‘Sleep easy Boss’

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