Manchester City are pushing for a higher fee for Rodri despite Real Madrid's renewed interest, with the Spain midfielder keen on a Bernabéu move entering the final year of his Etihad contract.
Thousands of fans greeted Argentina's World Cup squad near Buenos Aires after a 1-0 final loss to Spain, even as captain Lionel Messi was absent from the visible arrival and shared his grief online.
Rodri framed Spain's World Cup triumph as the fulfillment of a childhood dream shaped by Casillas and Iniesta in 2010, as La Roja were welcomed home by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has accelerated plans to trigger Nico Williams' £77m release clause after Chelsea secured Morgan Rogers in British-record deal, with the Spain winger's World Cup final assist reshaping Mikel Arteta's left-flank search.
Lionel Messi drew sharp criticism for sportsmanship lapses as Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final, finishing without a shot on target and sparking debate over how the Albiceleste handled defeat.
From Spain's Williams brothers in 2026 to France's diaspora-heavy squads of 1998 and 2018, African heritage has shaped World Cup finals for decades — and tonight is no exception.
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with Lionel Scaloni chasing a rare repeat title and Luis de la Fuente's unbeaten Spain side eyeing a European record run.
Residents of Lamine Yamal's Barcelona neighborhood describe how the local prodigy and Spain's World Cup run have turned a worn community pitch into a source of pride and hope.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni faces Spain boss Luis de la Fuente in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, reuniting a teacher and student whose coaching paths began together at Ciudad del Futbol in 2017.
Didier Deschamps accepted full responsibility for France's disastrous opening 45 minutes in the World Cup third-place playoff, even as Les Bleus fought back late in his 185th and final match in charge.
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