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Former Nigeria captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has lavished praise on Lionel Messi following the Argentine superstar’s breathtaking display in his country’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the veteran forward as an “AI version” of himself. Messi was the star of the show as defending champions Argentina began the defence of their world title in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria. The legendary forward produced a masterclass, scoring all three goals to register a memorable hat-trick just days before celebrating his 39th birthday. The remarkable performance also saw Messi draw level with German…

Villarreal have reportedly decided against offering Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey a contract extension, bringing his one-year spell at the club to an end. According to The Athletic, the La Liga side have opted not to renew Partey’s deal beyond the current campaign, meaning the experienced midfielder will become a free agent once his contract expires at the end of June. Partey joined Villarreal last summer after leaving Arsenal following the expiration of his contract in North London. During his time at the Estadio de la Cerámica, the former Atlético Madrid star played an important role in midfield, making 32 appearances…

France captain Kylian Mbappé has emphasized his ambition to etch his name further into football history after leading his team to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage opener on Tuesday. The reigning world champions delivered a strong performance to begin their tournament campaign, with Mbappé playing a decisive role once again. The Real Madrid forward scored twice, while Barcelona winger Bradley Barcola added another goal to secure all three points for Les Bleus. Senegal managed to pull one back through Ibrahim Mbaye, but it was not enough to prevent defeat. Following the match, Mbappé…

France begin their latest quest for World Cup glory against Senegal in what promises to be one of the most intriguing opening fixtures of the tournament. Didier Deschamps’ side arrive in the United States carrying the weight of expectation once again after reaching two of the last three World Cup finals, winning the competition in 2018 before finishing runners-up to Argentina in a dramatic final four years later. Now, Les Bleus are chasing a place in history. A third consecutive World Cup final would make them only the third nation ever to achieve that feat, joining West Germany (1982-1990) and…

England will look to make a strong start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign when they face Croatia in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium. On paper, the Three Lions enter the contest as favourites, but World Cup history suggests this fixture may not be as straightforward as it appears. Croatia have built a reputation as one of international football’s most resilient tournament teams, and memories of their dramatic victory over England in the 2018 World Cup semi-final remain fresh. The Opta supercomputer gives England a 55.9% chance of victory from 10,000 pre-match simulations, compared to Croatia’s 20.8%,…

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed the deeply personal reason behind the tears he shed following his side’s memorable goalless draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran shot-stopper produced a remarkable performance to help the tournament debutants earn a historic point against the European champions in their opening Group H encounter. Facing one of the strongest attacking teams in world football, the 40-year-old delivered a series of outstanding saves to frustrate Spain throughout the match and preserve a famous clean sheet. His heroics ensured Cape Verde began their first-ever World Cup campaign with a result few…

Nigeria international and Valencia striker Sadiq Umar has admitted that he is seriously considering bringing his time with the Super Eagles to an end, although he insists that no final decision has been made regarding his international future. The forward revealed that he is currently reflecting on the next phase of his career and will use the coming months to determine whether continuing with the national team remains the best option for him. Speaking during an interview with Radio France International Hausa, Umar explained that he intends to wait until the start of the new season before making any definitive…

Uruguay were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a determined Saudi Arabian side in their Group H opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday in Miami. The result came on the same day that tournament newcomers Cape Verde stunned European champions Spain with a scoreless draw, leaving all four teams in Group H level on one point after the opening round of matches. Saudi Arabia struck first shortly before halftime when defender Abdulelah Al-Amri reacted quickest inside the box to put his side ahead. Despite controlling much of the contest and creating numerous chances, Uruguay struggled…

European champions Spain will launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Monday when they face first-time participants Cape Verde in a Group H encounter at Atlanta Stadium. La Roja arrive in North America carrying the weight of expectation after establishing themselves as one of the strongest national teams in world football over the past three years. Following their triumph at Euro 2024, Luis de la Fuente’s side are among the favourites to challenge for the World Cup title and will be eager to make a strong statement in their opening fixture. Standing in their way is a Cape Verde…

Ivory Coast made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after a late strike from Amad Diallo secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener at Philadelphia Stadium. Just when the contest appeared destined to end in a goalless draw, the Manchester United winger emerged as the hero for the African champions, coming off the bench to score in the closing moments and hand his side three valuable points. The result not only boosted Ivory Coast’s hopes of progressing from a difficult group but also brought an end to Ecuador’s impressive 19-match unbeaten…