World Cup goals record ‘just a number,’ says Messi
KANSAS CITY: Lionel Messi savored a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said, “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more.”
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Portugal limited to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday in their opening World Cup match.
Scotland's spirits likely to be dampened by Morocco in Boston
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 : Scotland have hit the ground running in the World Cup with an opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C and with their Tartan Army of fans winning hearts in Boston, but their return to the city on Friday to face Morocco could dampen their spirits.
Neymar joins Brazil teammates in training as calf recovery gathers pace
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey, June 17 : Neymar took another careful stride out of Brazil's medical room and back towards the World Cup spotlight on Wednesday, joining his teammates on the practice field for the first time since the five-times champions arrived in New Jersey.
South Africa midfielder Zwane handed three-match World Cup ban
ATLANTA, June 17 : South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has had his suspension after being sent off in the World Cup opener against Mexico last Thursday extended to a three-match ban, FIFA said on Wednesday.
'We have to enjoy him' - Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'last dance' in style - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was a record-breaking start for Lionel Messi in the opening match Tuesday of what can be considered "El ultimo tango" (the last dance).
Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
'He's Ready:' Ronaldo Backs Endrick After Brazil's Draw In World Cup Opener
Brazil icon Ronaldo has urged supporters to remain patient with teenage sensation Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa following his lack of game time during the Selecao's disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener. The legendary forward insisted that the 19-year-old is fully prepared for the tournament but must wait his turn behind in-form alternative attacking options.