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WThere are only a few days left until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, and there are several records that could be broken during the tournament. However, some records are unlikely to change, not because the elite level has changed, but because some rules and measures do not allow for it. For example, Diego Maradona is the player with the most fouls in World Cup history. There are other players who are close.Maradona tops the rankings: who will follow him?The Argentine star played in four World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990 and 1994), with his standout performance as captain and…
James Trafford only returned to his former club Manchester City in the summer, but has found his minutes limited following the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain.James Trafford has struggled to get chances (Image: Getty Images)James Trafford has put his future at Manchester City in doubt after being caught off guard by the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 23-year-old returned to the Etihad Stadium this summer after impressing with Burnley.City paid around £31 million to beat Newcastle as Trafford was thought to be the club’s number one goalkeeper. He started the opening three Premier League games of the season,…
There was some shouting at the referees over the weekend who couldn’t rely on the safety blanket of VAR, but they need to improve their game and hone their sharpnessReferee Chris Kavanagh made a huge mistake at Villa Park (Image: Molly Darlington/Getty Images)This is one of the most ridiculous defenses in a weekend of officiating blunders. Apparently, coaches and players don’t get punished for making mistakes, but referees do.Players and coaches are allowed to make mistakes, but referees cannot overlook such mistakes. Treatment becomes even more demanding. Some former umpires have said it, it’s been said to me several times,…
aAfter not playing for more than two months, Neymar returned to the field with Santos after recovering from a left knee injury. The Brazilian came on at half-time and made his return in his side’s 6-0 win over Belo Clube at the Campeonato Paulista.”I think everyone needs Neymar. Santos, the national team… Ancelotti will be happy if he does well. One thing leads to another. He is a world-class player. He still has that ambition. You see it in every game and in training. He wants to be there, he wants to win. That’s his motivation,” Juan Pablo said. Santos…
The England captain achieved another scoring milestone with two goals in the latest Bundesliga game, with the German club keen to start contract talks soon.Harry Kane reaches 500 goals for club and country (Image: Getty Images)In the early summer of 2017, Harry Kane sat down with some of us to discuss his incredible season ahead of what turned out to be a pretty memorable match between Scotland and England at Hampden Park. He scored 29 Premier League goals for Tottenham Hotspur in 2016/17, following his 25 goals in 2015/16.Those figures earned him back-to-back Golden Boot awards, but the 24-year-old had…
TThere are just over 100 days left until the whole world comes to a halt in the heat and passion of soccer. The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, is about to begin, fueling the excitement of millions of fans waiting to see what the fate of their national teams will be.In this scenario, the Mexican national team, coached by Javier Aguirre, has the historic responsibility of being the protagonist of the opening match against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, a match that marks the start of the world’s most anticipated tournament. However, the…
Manchester United would be interested in signing Liverpool’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister if he becomes available this summerFebruary 16, 2026, 13:00Updated February 16, 2026 13:27Alexis Mac Allister is wanted by Manchester United (Image: Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images)Manchester United are considering a surprise raid on arch-rivals Liverpool in a bid to sign Alexis Mac Allister. United are compiling a list of potential midfield targets to sign in the summer transfer window.And Old Trafford bosses are understood to be keeping a close eye on the future of World Cup winner Mac Allister. Speculation is mounting that the Argentine superstar…
Jose Mourinho believes Real Madrid are “hurt” after their shock defeat to Benfica and does not think it will take a miracle to surprise the Spanish giants again. champions league.Benfica 4-2 victory over Madrid They clinched the final playoff spot in the final round of the league, knocking the 15-time champions out of eight automatic spots for the Round of 16 in the process.Mourinho’s Benfica and his former club meet again in Lisbon on Tuesday in the first leg of the knockout stages.”They are injured,” Mourinho said on Monday. “And an injured king is dangerous. We will play the first…
IMiami experienced two very different chapters in its history: pre-Messi and post-Messi. At first, the club was labeled as the worst team in MLS, a project without direction, and seemed destined to become meaningless and just another club. But then the Argentine star arrived, and with him a new era began, full of trophies, fame and worldwide recognition.The transformation was immediate and almost magical. The team moved from darkness to glory by winning the title and becoming the reigning champions. Beyond the victories on the field, Messi’s emergence sparked a phenomenon that transcended soccer itself, making the team the most…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the center of a row with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nasr this month, and Al Ahly’s sporting director Rui Pedro has given his thoughts on the situation.Ronaldo finally returns to action for Al Nasr (Image: Getty Images)Al Ahly president Rui Pedro has insisted that despite his recent outbursts, Cristiano Ronaldo should be praised as a catalyst for the growth of Saudi football. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star has been at the center of a spat with leaders this month.He was reportedly disappointed by the lack of investment in Al Nasr, as he believed…