After his 11 saves failed to stop Spain: Martinez considers...

After his 11 saves failed to stop Spain: Martinez considers walking away from Argentina

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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is contemplating retirement from international football after his country's heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on Sunday. The 33-year-old...weiterlesen »

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Neville slams Argentina's World Cup final display as 'bag of s***' after Spain defeat

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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Argentina's performance in the World Cup final, describing their play as "a bag of s***" after they lost 1-0 to Spain...weiterlesen »

Russia launched 904 military actions against Ukraine in one week - Poland warns of drone provocations

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Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has warned of potential Russian drone provocations using Ukrainian markings and reported that Russia launched 904 military actions against Ukraine in...weiterlesen »

$114 billion lost to cyber fraud in East Asia as crime networks triple victim losses

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Cyber fraud victims across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand lost up to $114.1 billion in 2025, nearly tripling losses from 2023, the United Nations reported Tuesday. The staggering...weiterlesen »

Spain conceded one goal in eight matches - but FIFA left their center-backs off the ballot

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FIFA has opened voting for the 2026 World Cup ideal XI, but excluded Spain's starting center-backs Pau Cubarsí and Aymeric Laporte from the ballot despite their crucial role in securing the championship...weiterlesen »

At 39, Messi's Argentina future unclear - but he's reversed retirement before

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Lionel Messi's future with Argentina's national team remains uncertain following their World Cup final defeat to Spain. The 39-year-old captain skipped the vice-champions reception in Buenos Aires and...weiterlesen »

46 child sex charges filed against three men over 1990s Bury grooming case

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Three men have been charged with 46 child sex offenses following a major police investigation into historical abuse in Bury. The charges stem from Operation Sky, described by Greater Manchester Police...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo just endorsed claims FIFA rigged the World Cup for Argentina

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Cristiano Ronaldo sparked controversy by liking a social media post that accused FIFA of corruption and rigging the 2026 World Cup in Argentina's favor. The Portuguese football legend endorsed a video...weiterlesen »

Zinedine Zidane returns to football as France coach after five-year break

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Zinedine Zidane is set to become the new coach of the French national football team, ending a five-year absence from the sport. The 54-year-old will replace Didier Deschamps starting September 1, according...weiterlesen »

FIFA prosecutor investigates Argentina violence - Paredes allegedly struck Gavi, worldwide bans possible

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into multiple members of Argentina's national team following violent altercations that erupted after Sunday's World Cup final defeat to Spain. The world governing...weiterlesen »

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Embolo breaks silence on controversial World Cup red card: "We will come back stronger"

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Swiss forward Breel Embolo has broken his silence following his controversial red card in Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final exit against Argentina. In an emotional Instagram post on Monday evening,...weiterlesen »

Trump approval crashes in all 50 states - even Wyoming stronghold drops 23 points

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Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen sharply across the United States 18 months into his second term, with the president now trailing in all major swing states. New polling data reveals significant...weiterlesen »

Messi tops World Cup 2026 rankings despite Argentina's final defeat to Spain

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The Athletic has published its definitive ranking of the top 50 players from the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi tops the list despite Argentina's defeat in the final, while newly-crowned champions Spain...weiterlesen »

$80 billion World Cup plagued by governance failures: Trump allegedly pressured FIFA as Spain wins

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Spain won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on July 19, but the tournament left a legacy of political interference, FIFA governance failures, and unprecedented commercialization. The...weiterlesen »

Yamal, 19, embraces Messi after Spain's World Cup final win - the baby from 2007 photo

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Lamine Yamal approached Lionel Messi on the field after Spain's 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. The 19-year-old Spanish forward embraced the dejected 39-year-old...weiterlesen »

The childhood factor that predicts success for premature babies - and it's not what you'd expect

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Most people born very prematurely or with extremely low birth weight go on to lead fulfilling lives as adults, according to a landmark 34-year study from the University of Warwick. However, the research...weiterlesen »

CONMEBOL proposes 128-match World Cup for 2030 - FIFA yet to confirm 64-team expansion

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CONMEBOL President Alejandro Domínguez has announced that the 2030 World Cup will expand to 64 teams, expanding from the 48-team format used in 2026. The statement, posted on social media one day after...weiterlesen »

The World Cup announcement that went from celebration to dead silence in seconds

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A pilot sparked chaos on a flight after the 2026 World Cup final by tricking Argentinian passengers into believing their team had won the championship. The prank, captured on video and shared widely on...weiterlesen »

Tom Brady and his three kids watch Spain win World Cup final in matching jerseys

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Tom Brady attended the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with his three children, all wearing Spain jerseys as the team claimed victory. The retired NFL quarterback shared photos from...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? That white substance on Robbie Williams' mic was just a mint

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Robbie Williams has shut down viral speculation that he used cocaine during a live World Cup broadcast, revealing with humor that a white substance seen falling from his face onto his microphone was actually...weiterlesen »

What made Toni Kroos' two-word World Cup post get over a million likes

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Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina after extra time, with former German star Toni Kroos capturing the sentiment of millions in just two words on X: "Der Fußball hat gewonnen" (Football...weiterlesen »

Torres wears 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at victory parade - Trump was at final

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Spanish footballer Ferran Torres turned heads during Spain's World Cup victory celebration on Monday when he wore a red cap emblazoned with "Make Spain Great Again" — a direct play on Donald Trump's "Make...weiterlesen »

Poland and Baltics could be Russia's next targets, Lithuania warns as Putin faces Ukraine failures

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Lithuania's Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Poland and the Baltic states could be Russia's next targets, suggesting that failures in the war with Ukraine might prompt Russian President...weiterlesen »

What looked like Arctic recovery was just a pause - ice loss roars back

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Arctic sea ice decline has resumed with the largest year-to-year winter reduction ever recorded, ending what appeared to be a slowdown in melting. Between 2024 and 2025, sea ice declined by 5.8 percent,...weiterlesen »

Messi posts emotional message after World Cup final loss - will he play at 43 in 2030?

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Lionel Messi has broken his silence after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, leaving his future with the national team uncertain. The 39-year-old posted on Instagram the day after the 0-1 loss to Spain,...weiterlesen »

Epstein assistant reveals years of sexual abuse, forced surgeries and recruitment system

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A former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed how the late financier subjected her to years of sexual abuse and extreme psychological control, including forcing her to undergo surgery to remove a...weiterlesen »

Football loses a giant: Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle

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Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and English football legend, has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed Monday that he passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters after battling...weiterlesen »

17-year-old gets life with 20-year minimum for stabbing accountant to death with machete

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A 17-year-old has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering an accountant with a machete after luring him into an ambush. Emmanuel Avogo was 16 when he fatally attacked Adam Khan, 26, on a Luton street...weiterlesen »

How FIFA's 48-team expansion turned the 2026 World Cup into a $15 billion goldmine

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has shattered commercial records, generating an estimated $15 billion in revenue for FIFA — surpassing the organization's initial projection of $11 billion and marking the most...weiterlesen »

Europe bought €6bn of Russian Arctic gas in first half of 2026 - despite Ukraine war

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Europe has purchased nearly six billion euros worth of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Arctic Yamal project in the first half of 2026, according to an analysis by environmental organization Urgewald....weiterlesen »

Trump calls FIFA president as World Cup descends into political chaos

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Spain claimed victory in what has been described as the most politically charged World Cup in history, defeating Argentina in a tournament overshadowed by international conflicts, visa restrictions, and...weiterlesen »

From bottomless pit to World Cup glory: How Ferran Torres found redemption at MetLife Stadium

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Ferran Torres scored the most important goal of his career on July 19, securing Spain's second World Cup title with a decisive strike in the 106th minute at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 26-year-old...weiterlesen »

Why UEFA's president refused to watch the World Cup final - and what Trump has to do with it

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UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin skipped the World Cup final in protest against political interference in the tournament. The Slovenian chose not to attend Sunday's championship match in East Rutherford,...weiterlesen »

How 1,800 criminals rented a toolkit to steal your Microsoft passwords - until now

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German and US law enforcement authorities have dismantled the infrastructure of Kratos, one of the world's most dangerous phishing-as-a-service operations. The joint operation shut down over 200 servers...weiterlesen »

What really happened backstage at the World Cup halftime show - and why Madonna pushed back

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Backstage tensions erupted between Madonna and Justin Bieber during the World Cup final halftime show, with insiders reporting the pop stars clashed over their differing visions for the high-profile performance....weiterlesen »

18 months and out - Belgium parts ways with Rudi Garcia after World Cup quarterfinals

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Rudi Garcia will leave his position as Belgium's head coach following the team's quarterfinal exit at the 2026 World Cup. The Belgian Football Federation announced Monday that Garcia's contract, which...weiterlesen »

Literature Mile Turns Vienna's Zieglergasse into a Large Open Air Stage Again

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Mehr als 50 Autorinnen und Autoren, Musikerinnen und Musiker sowie Künstlerinnen und Künstler verwandeln die Zieglergasse am 12. September in ein Literaturfestival unter freiem Himmel. The Zieglergasse...weiterlesen »

Rodri joins Messi and Zidane in football's most exclusive club after World Cup triumph

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Rodri Hernández has been named the MVP of the 2026 World Cup after leading Spain to a 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time. The Manchester City midfielder has now achieved a feat accomplished by only...weiterlesen »

World Cup attendance hits record 6.8 million - but per-match average falls short

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has shattered the all-time attendance record with 6,810,966 fans filling stadiums across the tournament. The historic figure comes as the first 48-team World Cup...weiterlesen »

$50 million prize: Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to claim 2026 World Cup title

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Spain won the 2026 World Cup and secured a record prize of approximately $50 million from FIFA. The victory over Argentina in the final not only brings the trophy back to Spain but also delivers the largest...weiterlesen »

Drake loses 1.5 million dollars with World Cup bet

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Rapper Drake hat erneut eine spektakuläre Sportwette verloren. Der Kanadier setzte 1,5 Millionen Dollar auf einen WM-Sieg Argentiniens. With a bet of 1.5 million US dollars, rapper Drake wanted to wager...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Zlatan's first-ever TV gig was also his last

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Zlatan Ibrahimović has announced his retirement from punditry after just one tournament. The Swedish soccer legend made the surprise declaration on Fox Sports immediately following Spain's 1-0 victory...weiterlesen »

Why Brooklyn Beckham watched the World Cup final alone - and what his DoorDash ad reveals

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Brooklyn Beckham watched the World Cup final from his Los Angeles home on Sunday while his parents and siblings attended the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. His wife Nicola Peltz shared a photo...weiterlesen »

16 titles in four years: How Spain built football's most dominant dynasty

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Spain has become the first nation in football history to simultaneously hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles. The men's team secured the historic achievement on Sunday by defeating Argentina...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? EA Sports has now correctly predicted five World Cup winners in a row

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Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final has confirmed an unlikely oracle: EA Sports has now correctly predicted the tournament winner for the fifth consecutive time through video game...weiterlesen »

Six World Cup legends retire in 2026 - and Brazil's golden generation leaves empty-handed

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The 2026 World Cup has closed the chapter on one of football's most decorated generations. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modrić, Manuel Neuer and Guillermo Ochoa all played their final...weiterlesen »

Seven clean sheets in eight games - how Spain's keeper made World Cup history

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Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón celebrated his team's World Cup triumph with a remarkable statistic: his side conceded just one goal in eight matches. The Athletic Bilbao keeper was named best goalkeeper...weiterlesen »

Royal Family's first official trip together - and Spain wins the World Cup

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Spain's national football team 'La Roja' won the 2026 World Cup on July 19, defeating Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta...weiterlesen »

75,646 fans heard it in 1977 - now Pelé's message returns at the World Cup final

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FIFA honored the late football legend Pelé during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tribute displayed his iconic "Love! Love! Love!" message on stadium...weiterlesen »

$1.5 million gone: Drake's Argentina bet fails as Spain wins World Cup

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Canadian rapper Drake lost $1.5 million after betting on Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal that secured...weiterlesen »

Robbie Williams: England has a psychological problem – we must solve this before I die

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Robbie Williams has described England's ongoing failure to win major football trophies as a "psychological problem" that haunts him. The pop star performed at the World Cup final in East Rutherford near...weiterlesen »

Martinez makes 12 record saves with broken finger - but Argentina loses World Cup final

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Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez broke a World Cup final record with 12 saves on Sunday, playing through extreme pain from a fractured finger. But his heroic performance couldn't prevent defending...weiterlesen »

106th minute, second star: Substitute Torres breaks Argentina hearts in World Cup final

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Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 26-year-old Barcelona forward's...weiterlesen »

750 minutes, seven clean sheets, one goal conceded - Cubarsí's perfect World Cup earns top award

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Pau Cubarsí has been named the Best Young Player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Spain's triumphant campaign that ended with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. The 19-year-old Barcelona defender...weiterlesen »

From answering a newspaper ad to World Cup glory - Luis de la Fuente's 13-year journey

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Spain has won the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina in New Jersey on July 19. Coach Luis de la Fuente, at 65, became the oldest coach ever to win the tournament. Spain now holds both the World Cup and...weiterlesen »

Eight goals, four assists, zero magic left - Messi's final World Cup ends in tears

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Argentina's World Cup dream ended in heartbreak on Sunday as Lionel Messi's likely final tournament appearance culminated in a 1-0 defeat to Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The captain stood silent...weiterlesen »

22 goals in 22 matches: How Mbappé became World Cup's all-time top scorer

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Kylian Mbappé has secured the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the first player in history to win the tournament's top scorer award in consecutive editions. The French captain finished...weiterlesen »

0 shots on goal, 10 men left - Argentina trail Spain 1-0 after Torres' extra-time strike

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Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give Spain a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The goal broke a deadlock in extra time after 90 minutes of...weiterlesen »

Wait, what? Ronaldo and Ronaldinho just joined Madonna on stage at the World Cup

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Madonna took center stage at the World Cup Final halftime show, joined by former Brazilian football stars Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Gaúcho in a performance that captivated fans worldwide. The Queen of Pop...weiterlesen »

Why is Argentina's president missing the World Cup final? A jacket and a ritual

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Argentine President Javier Milei will skip the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday, citing superstition as his reason for staying home. Despite the high-profile match at MetLife Stadium...weiterlesen »

$12,751 average ticket price for World Cup final surpasses Super Bowl 2024

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Spanish national team player Borja Iglesias has publicly criticized the exorbitant resale prices for tickets to Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The Celta Vigo forward shared a stadium...weiterlesen »

2030 World Cup across 3 continents - MagentaTV secures all matches

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Deutsche Telekom has secured the broadcasting rights for all matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The company announced Sunday evening that its MagentaTV platform will show all 104 games of the tournament...weiterlesen »

Igloo-shaped station drifts with Arctic ice to document disappearing biodiversity before it vanishes

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A floating research station shaped like a giant aluminum igloo has departed from France on a groundbreaking Arctic mission. The Tara Polar Station left the port of Lorient on Sunday to drift with polar...weiterlesen »

Ronaldo backs Spain over Messi's Argentina for World Cup glory on Sunday

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Fenômeno has made a bold prediction ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The legendary former striker believes Spain will "win easily" when the...weiterlesen »

The baby Messi bathed in 2007 is now his World Cup final opponent

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are set to face each other in the 2026 World Cup final — connected by a photo taken 19 years ago when one was an emerging Barcelona star and the other a baby. Messi has now...weiterlesen »