What Happened the First Time Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Played at the World Cup?
A look back at the first World Cup appearances of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006, and how both icons made their mark on footballs biggest stage.
World Cups Most Notorious Omissions as Bellingham and Trent Watch on With Bated Breath
As England chase World Cup glory in 2026, a look at footballs most infamous squad omissions, from Theo Walcott over Jermain Defoe to Jürgen Klinsmann leaving out Landon Donovan.
Real Madrid win and are one point behind Barcelona
Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla with second half goals from Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe, staying 1 point behind Barcelona as Benfica prepare for their Champions League play off tie.