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Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, are star names a bigger draw than clubs for young fans?
August 15, 2026Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game - Reuters
Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game Reuters
August 12, 2026Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina - Reuters
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina Reuters
August 8, 2026Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.
July 21, 2026Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain - Reuters
Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain Reuters
July 20, 2026Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.
July 20, 2026Argentina run out of late Messi miracles against Spanish machine - Reuters
Argentina run out of late Messi miracles against Spanish machine Reuters
July 19, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026Barca fingerprints and Messi magic all over Spain-Argentina final, say Xavi and Mascherano - Reuters
Barca fingerprints and Messi magic all over Spain-Argentina final, say Xavi and Mascherano Reuters
July 18, 2026Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists - Reuters
Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists Reuters
July 17, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
July 16, 2026England gave Argentina & Messi 'too much respect'
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards believe England showed too much respect to Argentine and Lionel Messi which lead in their World Cup semi-final 2-1 defeat.
July 15, 2026Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.
July 15, 2026'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
July 13, 2026Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in World Cup semi-final - Reuters
Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in World Cup semi-final Reuters
July 12, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Artists restore gigantic Messi mural in his hometown - Reuters
Artists restore gigantic Messi mural in his hometown Reuters
July 10, 2026Griezmann says Orlando move fulfills MLS dream as Messi reunion awaits - Reuters
Griezmann says Orlando move fulfills MLS dream as Messi reunion awaits Reuters
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Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 and won an eighth Ballon d'Or later that year The golden ticket came gift-wrapped in flamingo pink. Instantly iconic. Nailed on to adorn bedroom walls from Bue
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Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Enzo Fernandez played in seven of Argentina's eight 2026 World Cup matches Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, de
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Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
After delivering unforgettable drama and surprises across 104 matches over almost six weeks, the World Cup is over. History has been scripted, records broken and heroes old and new made their mark at
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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Kylian Mbappe was part of the France side which won the World Cup in 2018 Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at th
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe has scored 10 goals at this World Cup A Golden Boot race for the ages has the perfect finale - it will go down to the final match of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe two goals in France's
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How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
Lamine Yamal is hoping to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time, while Lionel Messi is looking to win his ninth When Spain and Argentina meet in Sunday's World Cup final, the thought of lifting th
Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
Sotheby's 'The Beautiful Game Auction' in New York sold a number of football memorabilia items A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction i
England gave Argentina & Messi 'too much respect'
There was an error BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Micah Richards believe England showed too much respect to Argentine and Lionel Messi which lead in their World Cup semi-final
'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England have reached a World Cup semi-final for the fourth time England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina after Jude Bell
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Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham was England's two-goal hero again as they beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-final. Jude Bellingham has carried England through the altitude of Mexico City then the searing heat
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