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Messi shakes hands with US President Donald Trump (Image: Getty)Argentina’s Cristian Romero appeared to ignore US President Donald Trump’s handshake during the presentation of his runner-up medal at the 2026 World Cup final.Ferran Torres scored the winning goal after Argentina was reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandes was sent off in the 93rd minute, and Spain defeated the defending champions 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup.But it was his actions after the match and during the World Cup trophy presentation that attracted more attention.Despite coming off as a substitute in Argentina’s lackluster final, 28-year-old Tottenham defender…
Argentina trained on how not to play and how not to act in their loss to Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey05:31, July 20, 2026Updated July 20, 2026 06:59Leandro Paredes sent off for violent behaviorIf this was to be the last time we would see Lionel Messi at the World Cup, it was a disappointing way to decline.Argentina’s tournament ended in disgrace, and their captain, despite his genius, was unable to completely distance himself from what could only be described as a national embarrassment.After all, it was the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner who, in an act of…
Wayne Rooney didn’t mince words when asked about the World Cup final half-time show. For the first time ever, the World Cup final included a halftime show, featuring performances by artists such as Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira.All in all, the entire halftime lasted 27 minutes, which was 10 minutes longer than reportedly scheduled. Unsurprisingly, the show provoked many contrasting opinions, particularly among the BBC panellists, and critics were divided about the show.Rooney was the least impressed and the former Manchester United man gave a pretty harsh assessment. Speaking live on the BBC, Rooney said: “I like a lot…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) – Tara Ladd and Trinity Rodman scored for the Washington Spirit, who defeated the Boston Legacy 2-1 on Sunday in the first meeting between the teams. Ladd’s looping header went over Boston goalkeeper Casey Murphy and rebounded into the goal in the 25th minute. The goal ended Legacy, an expansion team playing at Centerville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, at 273 minutes.Rodman picked up the ball from Gift Monday, sprinted into the box and scored with a low shot in the 31st minute, scoring his seventh goal in his last 10 games.Boston scored in the 88th…
Lionel Messi shed tears after the World Cup final (Image: BBC) This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more Lionel Messi was spotted shouting in the aftermath of the World Cup final, suggesting his time with Argentina is nearing an end. The South American nation was unable to defend its title at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Spain in extra time with a goal from Ferran Torres.After Rodri was announced as the best player of the tournament, Pau Curbasi was named the best young…
It was truly one of the most intense and tense press conferences I have ever seen in my 27 years covering England.That’s because the impact from Wednesday was huge. But going from having high hopes to feeling so flat and depressed, even by British standards, is difficult to digest.That’s what soccer gives you. As the saying goes, it kills you.Even US President Donald Trump has his doubts about England’s tactics and the use of Harry Kane. “What do I know about football?” Trump said. “They took the lead, took their best player and put him on defense.”But what makes it…
Donald Trump awkwardly hijacked Spain’s World Cup trophy lift as he and FIFA president Gianni Infantino handed the title to captain Rodri before staying to celebrate the hoisting of silverware. He presented medals to both teams and the runner-up award to Lionel Messi before giving the victorious Spanish star a warm smile and a medal.But when he and Infantino handed over the trophy to the waiting Spanish national team, they actually broke FIFA regulations in the process. The two then remained in the elevator while Captain Rodri and the rest of the group waited for several minutes to see if…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured a pregame entertainment ceremony and the tournament’s first halftime show Sunday, bringing a Super Bowl-style spectacle to soccer’s biggest match. The pregame ceremony included live musical performances and other entertainment before kickoff, while the 11-minute halftime show featured a fast-paced mix of music, television characters and special appearances at MetLife Stadium. Dancers perform as colorful smoke rises above the stadium during the halftime show at the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19,…
Arsenal are looking to strengthen their squad after winning the Premier League, but one of their top transfer targets is said not to be fit for Manchester United’s squad at the moment.Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick are both rumored to be the same player (Image: Zohaib Alam, Manchester United via Getty Images)Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke does not believe Bruno Guimarães is a top-level midfielder. Arsenal are pursuing a move for the Newcastle United ace and he has made it clear he wants to join the champions.The Brazil international recently informed the Magpies that he is seeking a move…
Leandro Paredes became the center of ugly scenes after Spain defeated Argentina (Image: BBC)”Disgusting” scenes erupted just seconds after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. As Spain celebrated their World Cup victory, two sets of players exchanged punches and clashed on the pitch. Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winning goal ended a tense game in New Jersey that went into overtime. Chelsea’s midfielder Enzo Fernandes was sent off in the third minute of stoppage time, making Argentina’s job even more difficult. Alan Shearer, commentating for the BBC, noticed that just after the full-time whistle, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was…