The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Xavi named as new Netherlands head coach until 2030 World Cup

Xavi guided Barcelona to the La Liga title in 2023 after beginning his managerial career with Qatari club Al Sadd

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Supercomputer Predicts Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Finish in 2026–27 La Liga Table

Barcelona are vying to make it three titles in a row.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Quote of the day by Lionel Messi, 'I don't know what I'm going to do without you; I don't know how to go on. All I ever did was play soccer, and now I have serious doubts about whether I'll keep doing it for much longer. You were by my side from the very beginning, and we were so close to the end' pays timeless emotional tribute to father Jorge Messi, shows love, respect for parenting, family, reveals deepest bond behind his football journey

Lionel Messi Quote is emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi. The iconic statement offers a touching look at the family bond behind his legendary football career. Messi reflects on the profound loss of the man who supported him from the very beginning, sharing heartfelt doubts about how life…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Lionel Messi ‘not sure’ if he will play much longer as he pays emotional tribute after father’s death

Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, died at the age of 68 last week after battling a long illness

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement to sell Djed Spence: report

Tottenham Hotspur are to sell World Cup hero Djed Spence, in a surprise transfer out of the blue

FourFourTwo · Aug 12

‘Whole and meaningful’: Red Roses coach John Mitchell becomes British citizen

England women’s World Cup-winning coach, John Mitchell, has revealed he became a UK citizen in July after a six-year process

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Lawrence and Daly lose England central contracts as Borthwick looks to World Cup

Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have both lost their central contracts with Steve Borthwick omitting the pair from his 25-man squad a year before England’s World Cup campaign begins

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Soccer: Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game

Lionel Messi revealed doubts about his football future following his father's recent passing. His father, Jorge, died last week at the age of sixty-eight. Messi shared his grief and uncertainty in a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his father. He mentioned his father's wish for him to play in the last…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Lionel Messi Contemplates Sudden Retirement in Heartfelt Tribute to Late Father

Messi cast the 2026 World Cup in a new, haunting light in a revealing open letter.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12