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Audio By VocalizeNervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain. …
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an eraCitizen Digital
… Wenger, FIFA's head of global football development, told a briefing on the eve of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina: "Sometimes people didn't like it and we have to analyse after the World Cup what the impact was." For this World Cup, FIFA brought in three-minute hy …
Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinionCitizen Digital
Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final By AFP July 19, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of file photos created on July 18, 2026, shows Spain's forward Lamine Yamal at the D …
Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalCitizen Digital
… Tuchel spoke on the eve of the match about the pain of England's 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina on Wednesday, stressing the need to close the gap to the defending champions as well as France and Spain. …
Tuchel: England took first step towards elite nations with France winCitizen Digital
Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners By AFP July 19, 2026 10:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward Lamine Yamal controls the ball during the 2026 World Cup footbal …
Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winnersCitizen Digital
… = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Despite starting the 2026 tournament in North America impressively, France suffered a bitter 2-0 defeat by Spain …
Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World CupCitizen Digital
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final By AFP July 19, 2026 05:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's players pose for a photo with their medals after winning the 2026 W …
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalThe Standard
… Mikel Merino came on for Spain against Portugal and scored in the first minute of stoppage time. …
The best financial lesson from the World Cup: PrepareThe Standard
… When Lamine Yamal walks onto the grass at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, a 19-year-old carrying the hopes of Spain and the gaze of the entire football world, a continent that was knocked out of this World Cup weeks ago will quietly take the field with him. …
Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines didThe Standard
… But despite the entertainment, both sides will go home disappointed after their title hopes disappeared at the semi-final stage.France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina. …
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze matchBarcelona withdrew from a friendly match scheduled for August 15 in Tangiers, citing "uncertainty" following an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta in late July that resulted in dozens of deaths.
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Barcelona withdrew from a friendly match scheduled for August 15 in Tangiers, citing "uncertainty" following an unprecedented migrant rush from Morocco to Spain's territory of Ceuta in late July that resulted in dozens of deaths.
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Spain's midfielder Rodri has authorized Barcelona to open negotiations with Manchester City for a potential transfer, according to a Barcelona source. The move could block Real Madrid's reported interest in the 30-year-old, though Rodri's approval offers no guarantee a deal will materialize.
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Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, when the Moon completely covers the Sun across northern Spain—the first total eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 2006. Eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow and creating brief twilight conditions with dropped temperatures and unusual shadow angles.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teams will observe a total solar eclipse visible in Spain on August 12 to study the Sun's magnetic field, atmosphere, and weather. The eclipse, lasting a minute and 40 seconds, offers rare opportunities to investigate the star's unpredictable nature and its effects on Earth.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced. The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 72 people died during a mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave when tens of thousands, mostly swimming around the border post from Morocco, rushed into the territory between Wednesday and Friday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who entered have since returned to Morocco.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Santi Denia, who guided Spain to 2024 Olympic gold, has been appointed head coach of the Czech Republic on a two-year contract with an option to extend. He replaces Miroslav Koubek and becomes the country's first foreign coach.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's new manager Enzo Maresca, who replaced Pep Guardiola last month, said his side will be judged as he prepared for his first match in charge — a pre-season friendly against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday. Maresca said he is introducing new concepts and does not believe in "copy and paste" management.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the organization has abandoned a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce opposition from football officials globally. The plan, floated on Tuesday, would have created a commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion that could raise up to $4.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people," backing UEFA's opposition to FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a commercial subsidiary that would run the World Cup.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with private investor proposals, stating that no UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition unless the proposal is abandoned and FIFA gives binding assurances it will never open governance or competitions to private ownership.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA opened proceedings into Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain 1–0 after extra time, with several Argentina players and staff confronting Spanish rivals after the match in New York.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali said the season will finish in Europe if planned races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to the Middle East war. F1 will decide by mid-September whether to proceed with the races in Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6), after the Bahrain Grand Prix was scrapped and rescheduled to Malaysia on October 4 earlier in the season.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three firefighters died as Greece battled multiple forest fires on Wednesday, with two trapped by flames in their fire engine on Crete and a third found unconscious near Gytheio. Gale-force winds and fire fronts over 15 kilometres long complicated containment efforts across several islands and mainland regions.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery to address discomfort and will enter a short rehabilitation period. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who won the World Cup with Spain earlier this month, has faced fitness issues since a serious knee injury almost two years ago.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to World Cup critics in an open letter, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" and arguing the tournament delivered "only joy and happiness" despite controversies over ticket pricing and visa issues.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Severe wildfires raging for days in France's southwest and central Spain near Madrid have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, with firefighters struggling to contain flames stretching kilometres. France's major fire has created a "pyrocumulonimbus" — a gigantic fire cloud that generates its own winds and lightning, causing additional blazes.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there is "good energy" at the club as he prepares for his first competitive fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday. Alonso, who officially began the job on July 1, has made pre-season signings including Morgan Rogers and says the squad has "great quality" and "great talent."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Firefighters are battling massive forest fires across France and Spain, with more than 325,000 people evacuated mostly from the Gironde department near Bordeaux. A fresh heatwave is expected to engulf the French wine-growing region as authorities warn of difficult hours ahead.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco in their opening Group A match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations. The team's return to continental competition after a decade was undermined by administrative issues and limited preparation, exposing gaps against a professionally backed Moroccan side.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Vozinha, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper who starred at the World Cup, is signing for Chilean club Colo Colo, the club announced on July 24, 2026. Vozinha impressed with heroic displays in a goalless draw against Spain and a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina during the tournament.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →