Argentina squad returns, without Messi, after World Cup final loss
Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airports authority.
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Wenger admits World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
Arsene Wenger said Saturday he accepted that the hydration breaks used at this year’s World Cup were not universally popular and said FIFA will assess whether to implement them in the same way in the future.
Back-to-back 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, with European champions Spain standing in their way.
Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers in a deal worth £117 million, beating off competition from Arsenal.
Video: Kayinsola Ajayi beats Seville again to win London Diamond League’s 100m
Kayinsola Ajayi raced to victory on Saturday, July 18 at the London Diamond League 2026 in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 9.84 seconds, fending off reigning world champion Oblique Seville in the process. The Jamaican Seville came second in 9.87 at the London National Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out the […]
Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday’s final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage.
