Unai Simón on Spain’s World Cup defence: ‘I didn’t have to work that hard’

July 20, 2026
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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’
Konrad Laimer signs new three-year deal with Bayern MunichJuly 21, 2026
Bayern Munich defender Konrad Laimer on Monday signed a new three-year deal with the club. The 29-year-old joined the club from RB Leipzig in July 2023 and has gone on to feature 136 times, helping the club to win two Bundesliga titles and a German Cup. The Austria international also played four times in the… Read more: Konrad Laimer signs new three-year deal with Bayern Munich
Spain World Cup champions return home for a royal welcome, paradeJuly 21, 2026
Spain‘s World Cup-winning team returned home on Monday, where the 26-man squad is due to meet with Spain’s royals and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a raucous parade through central Madrid. Thousands of fans will greet them as they travel down Madrid’s historic avenues from near Moncloa Palace, the prime… Read more: Spain World Cup champions return home for a royal welcome, parade
Spain open as betting favorite to repeat at 2030 World CupJuly 20, 2026
With the 2026 World Cup complete, bookmakers are already looking ahead four years to the 2030 tournament, where they have already installed co-host Spain as the favorite to repeat as world champion. Spain is the consensus favorite to win the 2030 FIFA World Cup across the sportsbook marketplace, with DraftKings Sportsbook assigning La Roja +450… Read more: Spain open as betting favorite to repeat at 2030 World Cup
Italy sound out Pep Guardiola for manager role – sourceJuly 20, 2026
Italy have sounded out the possibility of appointing Pep Guardiola as their next coach after missing out on this summer’s World Cup, a source told ESPN. The source added that Guardiola’s conversation with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) lasted barely “one minute” because his intention is to take “at least” one year out of the… Read more: Italy sound out Pep Guardiola for manager role – source

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