Mbappé closes in on Messi after another World Cup double for France
Mbappé reaches 16 World Cup goals after France beat Iraq 3-0, moving closer to Messi in the race for the all-time scoring record.
Schlotterbeck Injury Leaves Germany With Defensive Concern Despite World Cup Progress
Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the World Cup after an ankle ligament injury, leaving Germany with a defensive setback before the knockouts.
Giovanni Malagò Takes Charge Of Italian Football After World Cup Failure
Giovanni Malagò has been elected FIGC president as Italian football faces another crisis after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.