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Latest Issues

🇩🇿 Algeria make WAFCON statement, Neymar hits back at poker allegations, Vozinha's new club | VAR

You thought the international football was over for the summer with the end of the World Cup? You thought wrong!

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off this weekend as Algeria made a big statement in their opener against Senegal...

14 days ago
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🇻🇳 Is Vietnam finally realising its potential as a football nation?

The Golden Star Warriors open their ASEAN Championship defence on Friday!

More Asian nations participated in the 2026 World Cup than any other World Cup in history

18 days ago
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🐄 Argentina's Times Square asado, Rooney's brutal half-time show review, Auba's shock transfer | World Cup VAR

Argentina might not have won the 2026 World Cup final, but they took over New York for Sunday’s game.

Thousands of Albiceleste supporters filled the streets of The Big Apple for the final, setting up camp in Times Square to barbecue, chant...

21 days ago
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🤔 Was the 2026 World Cup worth it?

The biggest sporting event in history might also have been the most detrimental!

This was THE World Cup. The biggest World Cup by almost every measure.

24 days ago
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🚣‍♂️ Norway fans row home, Vozinha's vacation, tributes to South Africa's Jayden Adams | World Cup VAR

All the World Cup headlines and viral moments you might have missed!

Norway might be out of the 2026 World Cup, but they - and their supporters - left a lasting impression on the tournament.

a month ago
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