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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes oldest outfield starter in World Cup history
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record as the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match, at 41 years and 132 days.
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Son Heung-min: South Korea Captain on Fourth World Cup Dream
Son Heung-min, South Korea's captain and all-time leading Asian scorer in Premier League and Champions League history, says playing in his fourth World Cup is 'crazy' and a 'dream come true.' He reflects on the 2002 World Cup and hopes to inspire the next generation.
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Croatia's key players to watch in World Cup opener against England
Croatia, ranked 11th in the world, face England in their Group L opener on Wednesday. Despite an aging core, the team remains formidable with six players from the 2018 squad. Key threats include Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and rising star Petar Sucic.
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Why Erling Haaland wears 'Braut' on his Norway shirt
Erling Haaland adds his mother's surname 'Braut' to his Norway shirt, honoring Norwegian naming traditions. The Manchester City striker uses the double surname internationally, while his club shirt only bears his father's name, Haaland.
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Modric and Croatia: Defying the Odds Again
Luka Modric, now 40, leads Croatia into the 2026 World Cup opener against England. From a childhood shaped by war to a Ballon d'Or winner, his story mirrors a nation that consistently overachieves on the global stage.
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Messi Ties Mbappé and Müller with 14 World Cup Goals
Lionel Messi has scored 14 World Cup goals, tying Kylian Mbappé and Gerd Müller. Cristiano Ronaldo has 15, and Miroslav Klose leads with 16.
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Messi ties Ronaldo Nazario as second top scorer in World Cup history
Lionel Messi has scored 15 World Cup goals, tying Ronaldo Nazario for second all-time. He needs one more to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
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Can Bellingham reclaim England superstar status at World Cup?
Jude Bellingham's status as England's golden boy has dimmed since Euro 2024 due to injuries and competition from Morgan Rogers. As England face Croatia in their World Cup opener, Bellingham aims to prove his worth under head coach Thomas Tuchel's strict no-star system.
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Messi: I cried after first goal, but it was unrelated to football
Lionel Messi said he cried after scoring his first goal, but the tears were unrelated to football. He thanked his teammates and delegation for their support during difficult days.
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Messi: It's a great honor to compete with greats like Ronaldo Nazario
Lionel Messi expressed his honor at competing with football greats, including Ronaldo Nazario, whom he called one of the greatest players of all time.