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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham: How Fifa’s bewildering World Cup award has distorted reality

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It was a picture that left a thousand words unsaid. Had Casemiro , smiling widely with both hands on the trophy, been covered in Jude Bellingham ’s honesty cloak, the post-match interview may have seen the Brazil midfielder explain why he did not deserve the gong. He was neither the first nor last peculiar selection for the ‘Superior Player of the Match’ at this World Cup 2026 but the decision to place him on a pedestal after Monday’s anxious, unconvincing win against Japan was certainly the oddest. Only Lucas Paqueta’s hamstring twinge may have saved Casemiro from being hooked at the interval for the second time in this tournament following a 45-minute spell in which he allowed Kaishu Sano to put Japan in front, collided with Paqueta and Matheus Cunha - yes, his teammates - in farcical fashion, and puffed around uncomfortably as a sad caricature of his former self. That he headed in the equaliser was no doubt redemptive but what preceded it was a catalogue of errors to make pub play...
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’Would Make Even More Sense’ — NFL Analyst Floats Rams As Landing Spot For 8-Time Pro Bowler After Myles Garrett Trade

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Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Los Angeles Rams helmet at State Farm Stadium. © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images At this stage of the offseason, there are plenty of seasoned veterans looking to play in 2026, while sidestepping OTAs and other offseason activities. This is no different for perennial All-Pro Von Miller, who’s still looking for a home heading into his 15th season, but which team could bring him in? Analyst Predicts Rams as a Destination for 8-Time Pro Bowler Von Miller In a best landing spots article for Bleacher Report, analyst Kristopher Knox stated that he believes Miller could land with his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI. “Miller played just 37 percent of the defensive snaps in 2025 but managed to log nine sacks, six tackles for loss, and 19 quarterback pressures,” Knox wrote. “He’d be a great addition to a defense that is ready to chase the Super Bowl right now.” Though Miller’s 2025 squad, the Washington Comma...
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Germany’s 2014 World Cup winners — Where are they now? Lukas Podolski

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Lukas Podolski of Germany celebrates with the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) | Getty Images Long before Germany lifted the World Cup in Brazil, Lukas Podolski had already become one of the country’s most beloved players. His powerful left foot, infectious personality, and unwavering commitment made him a fan favorite throughout his international career. By 2014, Podolski had transitioned into more of a veteran leader, helping guide a talented generation toward football’s biggest prize. Lukas Podolski’s role in 2014 Podolski brought invaluable experience to Germany’s World Cup squad, having already featured in three previous tournaments. Although injuries limited his playing time in Brazil, he remained an important presence in the dressing room and w...
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How to watch Belgium vs Senegal: Live stream, TV channel & start time for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

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Senegal has a real chance at reaching the last 16 at the World Cup 2026 with an upset win over Belgium on Wednesday. MORE:   2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 TV schedule, full list of games Jun 26, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, USA; Belgium midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers (22) celebrates the win against New Zealand during a Group G match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images How to Watch Belgium vs Senegal Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Time: 4 PM EDT Channel: FOX Sports 1 Stream: Fubo ( try for free ) Belgium finally discovered some form in its last outing to top Group G by the skin of its teeth and set up a round-of-32 showdown against Senegal at World Cup 2026. Seattle will host the first-ever encounter between these two teams, with the victor set to face either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the next stage.  A 5-1 thumping of New Zealand was the result Belgium needed in more ways than one headi...
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Chelsea stance revealed as Real Madrid interest refuses to fade

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Chelsea stance revealed as Real Madrid interest refuses to fade Chelsea Transfer News: Alonso’s Squad Faces Major Summer Reset Credit to The Athletic for the original information. Chelsea’s summer already feels less like a transfer window and more like an exercise in architecture. Xabi Alonso has inherited talent, depth and possibility, but also the familiar problem at Stamford Bridge, too many moving parts. The club are closing in on 21-year-old Atalanta defender Marco Palestra, while an £8m bid for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has been rejected. Sunderland do not want to sell, though Chelsea have not walked away. Chelsea’s Squad Must Be Trimmed Alonso’s first priority should be clarity. Chelsea need fewer players, not merely more options. Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto remain two of the most significant unresolved cases. Fernandez is admired by Real Madrid, while Gusto has interest from clubs including Manchester City. Chelsea value them at £120m and £75m respectively. If either p...
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NBA Writer Floats Jaylen Brown Trade That Has Celtics Acquiring Six-Time All-Star Forward, Three-Time All-Star Center

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NBA Writer Floats Jaylen Brown Trade That Has Celtics Acquiring Six-Time All-Star Forward, Three-Time All-Star Center originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Jaylen Brown trade rumors continue to dominate NBA -- and more specifically Boston Celtics-related headlines. Basketball analysts, experts and insiders have crafted scores of trade proposals featuring Brown at the center, and members of The Ringer's NBA writing team got in on the fun Monday. Senior staff writer Michael Pina came up with this idea that would send Boston's former NBA Finals MVP to the Sacramento Kings. Kings receive: Jaylen Brown Celtics receive: DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis and three first-round picks "The particulars here are fluid. The Celtics might be able to squeeze more draft capital from Sacramento or add another small contract (like Luka Garza’s) to decrease their payroll and make ducking the tax that much easier. DeRozan’s contr...
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El Paso's Laneah Bryan to play in Flag Football World Championship

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El Paso's Laneah Bryan continues to thrive in the sport of flag football.   USA Football announced that Bryan will be part of the final roster representing the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championship in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Aug. 13-16. The World Championship represents the final world championship before flag football and Team USA Football make their Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.  More: Franklin High School graduate Laneah Bryan finds national success in flag football Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028, when the Summer Games take center stage at Los Angeles. The sport is one of the fastest growing in the U.S. and around the world. In 2024, 32 men’s and 23 women’s national teams from six continents competed in the IFAF Flag Football World Championships. The IFAF global community includes 80 federations.   Bryan is entering her fourth year as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team...
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