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Youri Tielemans Named FIFA Man of the Match for Belgium
Belgium's Youri Tielemans has been officially awarded the FIFA Man of the Match honor.
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Luka Modric's fitness secrets: How Croatia's captain defies age at 40
At 40, Luka Modric remains a key player for Croatia in the 2026 World Cup. His personal trainer reveals a rigorous 45-minute daily workout, injury prevention focus, and exceptional cognitive skills that allow him to outpace younger opponents.
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How Irankunda's World Cup goal resonated in his Burundian community
Nestory Irankunda's World Cup debut goal for Australia sparked pride in South Australia's Burundian community. Community leader Joel Hakizimana recalls Irankunda's rise from refugee camp to professional football, highlighting the natural talent and fearlessness that propelled him to Bayern Munich and the Socceroos.
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Jude Bellingham: England's Unconventional Superstar Drawing
Jude Bellingham's rise as a Black football superstar draws parallels to Michael Jordan, challenging England's traditional sports culture. His unique profile, influenced by American athlete archetypes, raises questions about race and identity in English football as the World Cup approaches.
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Julian Quinones Named FIFA Man of the Match for Mexico
Julian Quinones has been officially named FIFA Man of the Match for Mexico. The announcement was made following his performance in the match.
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Lamine Yamal: 'Of course I'm giving my best for Spain'
Spain's Lamine Yamal said he is fully committed to the national team, recalling how he watched the last World Cup on an iPad in class with friends.
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Lamine Yamal: Playing with fear can lead to injury
Lamine Yamal said playing with fear can cause injury. He admitted moments of caution against Uruguay but said he wasn't scared.
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Lamine Yamal praises Vinícius Jr's World Cup performance
Lamine Yamal told Cope that he likes what Vinícius Jr has been doing at the World Cup, calling him great so far.
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Mbappé: I'm Not Looking at Top Scorer Rankings, Messi Will Score More
Kylian Mbappé says he is not focused on the top scorer rankings and believes Lionel Messi will score even more goals.
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Lamine Yamal: No Regrets Over Clasico Comments
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal says he does not regret his comments before last year's Clasico, stating that football is beautiful because of its unpredictability. He referenced Real Madrid's celebration after their win and subsequent loss at Camp Nou.