When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.
Thursday, 25 June 2026 20:14
When Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup above his head three and a half years ago, at the golden age of 35, the narrative inevitably followed that this would be his final moment on the global stage.
Germany's goalkeeper row! Manuel Neuer's team-mates and World Cup winner 'call' for him to be dropped vs Ecuador for player whoย deserves it as a 'reward' - but Julian Nagelsmann disagrees
'Are you deaf? Stick to egg-chasing - you are bang out of order': BBC's Scotland World Cup punditry team in blazing on-air fall-out over team's failure to beat anyone but Haiti
Who Scotland need to cheer for to keep their World Cup hopes alive as a best third-placed team - and the matches the Tartan Army will be watching through their fingers
World Cup Breakfast: Ian Wright's Scottish football rant as they are heavily beaten by Brazil, with match highlights from all the overnight games - plus what to look out for today
Latest on Tottenham's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Man United - as Craig Bellamy's Burnley move stalls: WINDOW WATCH
Revealed: Afghan men accused of stealing England stars' World Cup boots and kit were given US citizenship for fighting the Taliban
INSIDE THE ENGLAND CAMP: Two dead-cert starters set to miss next game - here's who is on standby to replace them
Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview after being grilled on fellow pundit's 'racist' remarks about Ivory Coast - with ex-Man United star describing team's style as 'African football' and 'a bit wild, not quite as tactical'
Join CRAIG HOPE and IAN LADYMAN's special England event in New York City ahead of the Three Lions' clash with Panama
Fox heaps more humiliation on Alexi Lalas by handing award to on-air rival Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Psychic claims aliens will invade the field and abduct players during Scotland vs Brazil World Cup game
The big calls Thomas Tuchel got wrong in clueless, witless England's bore draw with Ghana: The selection errors, no 'safe-breaker' and the one creative star left at home that he'll wish he hadn't snubbed
Man United transfer briefing: Latest on deal for ยฃ85m-rated Mateus Fernandes and Marcus Rashford's future, truth about Lewis Hall links, the midfield target bound for Premier League rival and England goalkeeper on radar
England 0-0 Ghana - PLAYER RATINGS: Whose place is under threat after scoring just 4/10? Who was 'way below his best'? And who got a 'reality check' in sluggish draw? Now use our new tool to give YOUR verdict
Jude Bellingham accused of X-rated outburst by Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz after furious half-time bust-up... as lip reader reveals foul-mouthed exchange between ex-Man United assistant and Thomas Tuchel
Card payments go down leaving England fans thirsty as they support the Three Lions from pubs at home
Thomas Tuchel's touchline tirade: Furious England boss rages at Djed Spence during drab World Cup draw with Ghana before substituting Tottenham star as Three Lions are handed reality check
Jeremy Clarkson gives away two World Cup tickets to lucky England fans ahead of Ghana clash in Boston
The nine most exciting emerging World Cup stars who could be destined for the Premier League: From an electric talent catching Aston Villa's eye to the passmaster who would transform Man United's midfield
Inside the sordid rape case hanging over World Cup star: A murky late-night rendezvous, 'extortion' claims, distressing text messages - and how Kylian Mbappe got involved
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