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Trump Praises Messi's Hat-Trick: 'Very Rare in Your Sport'
President Donald Trump praised Lionel Messi after the soccer star scored a hat-trick, calling it a rare achievement in the sport.
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Scaloni: Messi called Argentina team 'pure history'
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi told him the national team is 'pure history.' Scaloni called Messi a legend and said hearing that from the world's greatest footballer fills him with pride.
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Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in England semi-final loss
US President Donald Trump criticized England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, questioning why Harry Kane was used in a defensive role. Trump also discussed his lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, sparking controversy over political interference.
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World Cup 2026: Financial Winners and Losers
FIFA generated a record $7.6bn from Qatar 2022 and expects even higher revenue from the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. While broadcasters and sponsors profit from massive viewership, fans face soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing, and inflated travel costs.
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Luciano Vulcano appointed AC Monza youth head coach
Former Al Nassr, Sunderland and AC Milan assistant coach Luciano Vulcano has agreed to become the new head coach of AC Monza's youth team.
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World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed
FIFA will present World Cup rings to the winners of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain, a tradition borrowed from American sports. US President Donald Trump, who will attend the match, has been at the center of controversy after intervening in a red card review for US striker Folarin Balogun.
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Adidas Golden Boot Race Ahead of Final World Cup Fixtures
The adidas Golden Boot standings have been updated as the FIFA World Cup enters its final round of group-stage matches.
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FIFA World Cup Final to Be Held in New York New Jersey
The FIFA World Cup Final will take place in the New York New Jersey area, as announced by the tournament organizers.
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New York issues air quality alert ahead of World Cup final
New York and New Jersey have issued an air quality health alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke days before the World Cup final. The alert urges residents to limit outdoor activity, while the match at New York New Jersey Stadium is expected to proceed as scheduled.
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Third-place play-off goals count toward World Cup Golden Boot
Goals scored in the World Cup third-place play-off count toward the Golden Boot race. With France and England in the match, players like Mbappé, Kane, Bellingham, and Dembélé can still win the award. Historically, seven Golden Boot winners scored in the play-off, and four needed those goals to claim the prize.