Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record high
World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings on Monday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
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Andoni Iraola: Liverpool have 'obvious' areas to address in transfer market - ESPN
CHICAGO — Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has said the club have «obvious» areas to address in the transfer market as he seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the new season.
Argentina represented themselves in ‘best possible way’ at World Cup: Fernandez
LONDON: Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the “best possible way” at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder’s red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign. Fernandez was sent off for a second booking after clattering into Spain’s Pau Cubarsi in the closing stages of normal time in Sunday’s 1-0 loss. The 25-year-old Chelsea midfielder’s premature exit was the latest in a series of clashes that cast a shadow over Argentina’s run to the final. Leandro Paredes appeared to throw punches at members of the Spain squad as they celebrated their victory, with FIFA subsequently launching an investigation into potential disciplinary breaches following the unsavoury post-match scenes. They also turned their backs on Spain when the Spanish received their medals and the trophy. Argentina’s players also caused controversy by displaying a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (The Falklands are Argentine) after beating England in the semifinals. Argentina invaded the British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic in 1982. But Britain regained the archipelago in a brief war after then prime minister Margaret Thatcher dispatched a naval taskforce. Fernandez took to Instagram to defend his country for their World Cup performance, but made no mention of his sending off in his message to supporters. “As time goes by, you realize there is something much bigger than just a result,” he said. “For years, this group has represented the team in the best possible way.
Anthony Taylor announces retirement from elite refereeing
July 21 : Anthony Taylor announced his retirement from elite refereeing on Tuesday after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches.
Spain new No. 1 in FIFA rankings; Norway are biggest climber
GENEVA: Spain overtook Argentina for the No. 1 spot in the FIFA men’s world rankings Monday, as expected after La Roja defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday. Argentina were the No. 1 team in the world rankings as of the last official rankings update on June 11, the day the 48-team World Cup began in Mexico.
Spain's World Cup Parade Highlights, From Yamal And His Brother To Joyful Fans
Madrid was painted red and yellow on Monday as Spain returned home and embarked on an open-top bus parade to celebrate the country’s second-ever World Cup win with hundreds of thousands of fans lined up along the city's streets.
Spain's Rodri 'Shocked' After Winning World Cup Golden Ball Award
Spain captain Rodri has opened up on his emotional journey from a devastating knee injury to lifting the 2026 World Cup trophy in North America. The Manchester City midfielder was named the tournament's best player after leading La Roja to a historic victory over Argentina in the final.
Spain's Lamine Yamal Has 'Completed Football' At 19 After Winning World Cup
Lamine Yamal received glowing praise after helping Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the World Cup final.