Topic: #WorldCup

Ferran Torres throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium in historic moment
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres participated in the iconic first pitch ceremony at New York's Yankee Stadium, a rare honour for a European footballer.

Eric García: Ferran's World Cup final goal was no stroke of luck
The Barcelona defender insists the World Cup-winning goal was the result of mental preparation work, not chance.

Paredes confirms fears: was that Messi's final match for Argentina?
At 39, Leo may have played his last game for Argentina in the World Cup final against Spain, lost 1-0 in New Jersey. Teammate Paredes suggests Messi…

Pedro Porro gives World Cup gold medal to grandfather in emotional homecoming
Spain's World Cup-winning defender returns to his hometown and gives his gold medal to his grandfather, the man he credits as his greatest life…

Argentina after the final: how losing a World Cup affects mental health
Losing a World Cup final is far more than a sporting result. It's the emotional shock of four years of preparation crumbling in ninety minutes.

Unai Simón sets historic record but fans leave him out of World Cup XI
Spain's goalkeeper breaks World Cup clean-sheet record with seven shutouts in eight matches, yet fails to make fans' ideal team despite FIFA award.

Luis de la Fuente slams Argentina: 'It is intolerable'
Spain's coach launches scathing attack on Argentine players' conduct after World Cup final loss, calling their reactions 'inadmissible' as FIFA…

Lewandowski unable to hide emotion celebrating Spain's Torres goal
The Barcelona legend watched from the stands as Spain won the World Cup, celebrating Ferran Torres' decisive goal with passion alongside football…

Cucurella joins Real Madrid for €60m in dream Champions League move
From surprise signing to world star in hours. The World Cup winner seals his switch from Chelsea to Real Madrid.

Mbappé breaks records: 10 goals and historic dominance at World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada World Cup has left unprecedented statistical marks, with Kylian Mbappé setting new benchmarks for individual…

Mbappé and Ester Expósito confirm relationship with hand-holding moment in Miami
After weeks of speculation, the couple was spotted hand-in-hand in Miami, marking their first public romantic appearance.

Barcelona pockets nearly €3m from World Cup through player compensation
FIFA has paid Barcelona €2.89 million for releasing players to the World Cup, though significantly less than the Qatar tournament earned.

Inter Milan's 44-year streak: a player in every World Cup final since 1982
Inter Milan has achieved what no other club in football history has managed: having at least one player in every World Cup final for 44 consecutive…

Dembélé's locker room speech backfires as France crashes out of World Cup
PSG star's criticism of teammates during World Cup semifinal generated discord instead of motivation as France lost to Spain.

Argentina dominated Spanish TV: 51% of Spain glued to epic World Cup comeback
Argentina reached the World Cup final with a dramatic comeback against England in a semifinal that gripped Spain, drawing a 57% audience share and…

Mikel Oyarzabal reveals childhood rows: the secret to his success
Real Sociedad's captain credits his parents' tough love and emphasis on hard work over talent alone for shaping his elite career.

Luis de la Fuente's secret book obsession guides Spain toward World Cup glory
Spain's coach draws inspiration from a 2,000-year-old Roman text rather than modern psychology manuals ahead of the World Cup final.