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Soccer
Unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo, heroic Haaland, and magical Messi – International Break Round-up
A funny thing happens during international breaks. Club football pauses, and the world’s most famous strikers start treating national service like a side quest made on “Legendary” difficulty. Then they score anyway. This window was a proper sampler platter: the ageless Cristiano Ronaldo chasing another line in his personal Guinness…
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Soccer
Is Kendrick Lamar football’s biggest secret superfan?
File this under delightful crossovers. In the middle of a globe-straddling tour, Kendrick Lamar popped up at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, taking in Argentina’s round of 16 tie against Nigeria earlier this month. A Pulitzer winner quietly watching a youth international under the Andes sky is lovely…
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Soccer
There is no one like Lionel Messi
Nicky Helfgott from Buenos Aires Lionel Messi in Argentina is the closest thing to a living deity that I have ever seen. I was too young to witness the effects Michael Jackson had on touring cities, or perhaps what Michael Jordan was to Chicago, but Messi unquestionably surpasses them both.…
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Premier League
Ten insane things to expect of the 2025/26 season
The 2025/26 campaign is about to explode into life, and it’s shaping up to be one for the ages. From Barcelona’s shiny new Camp Nou to a beefed-up World Cup, this season is packed with drama, fresh faces, and a few farewells that’ll tug at your heartstrings. Let’s break down…
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Soccer
Football isn’t dead; Lamine Yamal and Desire Doue have proved that
Football’s obituary has been written a thousand times. Too many passes. Not enough flair. The game’s gone soft, they say. But then Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué step onto the pitch, and suddenly the doomsayers are eating their words. These two young guns—17 and 20, respectively—are tearing up Europe with…
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Soccer
Nations League Final Preview: Portugal and Spain Clash for Glory
The Allianz Arena in Munich is ready to explode. It’s June 8, 2025, and the UEFA Nations League final is serving up a mouthwatering Iberian derby: Portugal versus Spain. The stands are a kaleidoscope of red and green, the tension is palpable, and the stakes are sky-high. Cristiano Ronaldo, still…
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