Argentina is one win from glory — and fans are turning to lucky rituals
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- BBC Football·1d agoParedes should not be suspended - Spain's Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the fracas after the World Cup final.
Read at BBC Football → - Guardian Sport·1d agoWhy many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas
Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina There are moments in sports when you realize people aren’t just watching the score any more. They’re watching values. They’re…
Read at Guardian Sport → - Times of India Top·2d agoWatch: Lionel Messi returns home to Rosario; fans wait hours for a glimpse
Lionel Messi returned to his hometown of Rosario for rest after Argentina's World Cup final defeat. Hundreds of supporters gathered early hoping to see their captain, but he did not make a public appearance. Messi's SUV was glimpsed as it departed the airport for his family's…
Read at Times of India Top → - Daily Mail News·3d agoGary Neville delivers damning verdict on Argentina's World Cup final performance... and says without Lionel Messi they would never have even got there! 'If it looks like s*** and it smells like s***, it's s***!'
Lionel Messi and Co were out to become only the third nation to win back-to-back titles but failed to register a shot until deep into extra-time in a match that their opponents dominated.
Read at Daily Mail News → - Scroll.in India·4d agoSpain beat Argentina to win football world cup
Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to deny 10-man Argentina the defence of their title.
Read at Scroll.in India → - The Hindu Top·4d agoMorning Digest: Spain wins World Cup with Ferran Torres’ goal; thousands gather at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP’s march to Parliament
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Read at The Hindu Top → - The News Biz PK·4d agoWill Lionel Messi play 2030 World Cup? Here's what we know
Will Lionel Messi play 2030 World Cup? Here's what we knowLionel Messi was a step away from creating history; however, an earth-shaking goal by Spanish substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute ended arguably the greatest of all time's bid for football immortality. But does…
Read at The News Biz PK → - The Conversation AU·4d agoSpain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final
Spain’s victory in this morning’s FIFA World Cup final confirmed what many have long believed: soccer is a team sport, and in the end, the collective defeats the individual. It also reinforced the importance of junior development, standardised coach education, technical training…
Read at The Conversation AU → - Hollywood Reporter·4d agoFanatics Debuts “We’re Still Wearing It” Campaign Honoring Lionel Messi Ahead of World Cup Final
In what may be the Argentine legend's final game for his nation's national team, the sports company is debuting a film that declares “You Can’t Hang It Up While We’re Still Wearing It.”
Read at Hollywood Reporter → - Deccan Chronicle Ent·5d agoBack-To-Back FIFA World Cup Winners: Argentina Seek To Join Elite Group
Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup
Read at Deccan Chronicle Ent → - Economic Times India·5d agoMessi's World Cup greatness, one record at a timeRead at Economic Times India →
- Eurosport UK·5d ago'It shouldn't be allowed in football' - Laporte calls on referee to 'handle' Argentina's physicality
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has said that Argentina ”like to leave a mark on their opponents” ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Read at Eurosport UK → - Irish Times Sport·5d agoKen Early: The World Cup final is a confrontation of two opposite ways of seeing the world
Argentina are an inexplicable frenzy of tears, rage, ecstasy, barbecue, violence and genius
Read at Irish Times Sport → - BBC Sport·6d agoArgentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
Read at BBC Sport → - ARY News PK·6d agoArgentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
Read at ARY News PK → - Express Tribune Sports·6d agoArgentine superstition ramps up
They will face European champions Spain in the FIFA World Cup final
Read at Express Tribune Sports → - India Today Top·6d agoVincic, referee for World Cup final, has a shocking past with Messi, Argentina
Vincic referee for World Cup final has a shocking past with Messi Argentina
Read at India Today Top → - The42·6d agoLionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
Read at The42 → - SBS Latest·Jul 16Argentina is one win from glory — and fans are turning to lucky rituals
A healthy dose of superstition is helping Argentina fans cope with the pressure ahead of the World Cup final.
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