Erling Haaland has described Lionel Messi as a “madman” after his World Cup hat-trick for Argentina. The 38-year-old netted all three goals in the reigning champions’ group-opening triumph over Algeria, with that remarkable feat coming just hours before Haaland’s double for Norway against Iraq. Messi’s treble has seen him drawContinue Reading
France brushed aside Senegal 3-1 thanks to an inspired second half from Kylian Mbappe but the match was not without incidentContinue Reading
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A World Cup star’s visa has expired after just one match, leaving the future of the player at the tournament shrouded in doubt. His participation in the tournament has been thrown into serious jeopardy after his visa reportedly expired following just a single appearance. Iran winger Mehdi Torabi was allegedlyContinue Reading
Iran stars Mehdi Taremi and Mohammad Mohebi have slammed their treatment at the World Cup (Image: The Sporting Tribune) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Iran’s players and staff have hit out at their treatment at theContinue Reading
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Bukayo Saka has declared he is willing to “gamble” on his fitness as England prepare for their World Cup campaign. The Arsenal winger, who is poised to earn his 50th cap against Croatia in the Group opener on Wednesday, has been battling an Achilles problem. The injury kept Saka outContinue Reading
Demonstrators are set to target the Iranian national side during their opening World Cup fixture, vowing to make it ‘hell for them’. Iran are due to play their first group stage match on Monday in Los Angeles against New Zealand, having touched down in the United States on Sunday. TheirContinue Reading
Virgil van Dijk has blasted FIFA’s implementation of the hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup and has called on the governing body to amend their own rules. Three-minute water breaks have been mandated at this World Cup, with one taking place in the middle of each half. The officialContinue Reading
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