Real Madrid Beat Espanyol 2-1 with a 90th-Minute Winner on Mourinho's Return
Jude Bellingham and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Carlos Espí earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Espanyol on José Mourinho's return to the bench.
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World Cup 2026: The Curtain Falls as Mbappé Wins the Golden Boot and Messi Bids Farewell
The 2026 World Cup ends with Spain crowned worthy champions, Kylian Mbappé claiming the Golden Boot and the all-time scoring record, and Lionel Messi bidding farewell.
World Cup 2026 Top Scorers: The Five Players Who Lit Up the Tournament
Kylian Mbappé's ten goals earn the Golden Boot ahead of Lionel Messi as we count down the top five scorers of the 2026 World Cup, from France to champions Spain.
Ferran Torres Wins It in Extra Time as Spain Beat Argentina to Claim Their Second World Cup
Ferran Torres scores the most valuable goal of the tournament in extra time as ten-man Argentina fall and Spain beat the holders to lift the World Cup for the second time in their history, 16 years after 2010.
Argentina Turn the Tables on England and Set Up a Blockbuster Final Against Spain
Lautaro Martínez equalises and Lisandro Martínez scores a stoppage-time winner from a Messi assist as Argentina come from behind to beat England and reach the World Cup final against Spain.
Spain Knock France Out to Reach the World Cup Final on Merit
Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams score as Spain outplay France to win the World Cup semi-final 2-0 and reach the final on merit, ending Mbappé's dream.
Spain Edge Past Belgium to Set Up a World Cup Semi-Final With France
Lamine Yamal's second-half strike sees Spain beat a stubborn Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals, setting up a blockbuster semi-final against France.
Spain vs Belgium: A Quarter-Final Duel for a World Cup Semi-Final Place
Lamine Yamal's Spain, fresh from a late win over Portugal, meet Romelu Lukaku's Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight at 10:00 PM Beirut time.
France Beat Morocco 2-0 to Reach the World Cup Semi-Finals
Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé score as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Yassine Bounou saving a Mbappé penalty.
France vs Morocco: A Fiery Clash for a World Cup Semi-Final Ticket
France, led by seven-goal top scorer Kylian Mbappé, face Yassine Bounou's resilient Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals tonight at 11:00 PM, with a semi-final place at stake.
Five Tactical Trends Shaping Modern Football in 2026
From box midfields to inverted full-backs, here are the five tactical trends defining how top football clubs set up in 2026, and why they work.
Summer Transfer Window Guide: Key Dates, Rules and What to Watch
Everything football fans need to know about the summer transfer window, how it works, the key deadlines, the rules on fees and contracts, and what to watch.