Barcelona beat Alavés 6–1 as Raphinha and Yamal score twice
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal scored twice each as Barcelona reached 30 points, keeping a two-point lead over Atlético Madrid at the top.
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Barcelona beat Alavés 6–1 as Raphinha and Yamal score twice
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal scored twice each as Barcelona reached 30 points, keeping a two-point lead over Atlético Madrid at the top.
Real Madrid apologises to China over Mbappé's Mao remarks
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Alex Pantling on photographing football’s biggest World Cup stars
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Hamilton apologises for sarcastic Ferrari radio messages after Dutch Grand Prix
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Messi returns with penalty miss as Inter Miami suffer heavy defeat
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PSG complete move for Spain World Cup hero Ferran Torres
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Barthez returns to France’s coaching staff as Zidane reunites with his 1998 World Cup team-mate.
Italy open talks with Pep Guardiola after third straight World Cup failure
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Saka hat-trick fires England past France in 10-goal thriller to secure bronze
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England survived France’s comeback to win 6-4 and secure World Cup bronze in Miami.
Messi hails Argentina’s character after dramatic victory over England
Messi praised Argentina’s character after a dramatic 2–1 comeback against England sent them into another World Cup final.
Why Spain’s Star Is Named “Lamine Yamal” – A Story Behind the Name
Millions will watch Lamine Yamal lead Spain against France in the World Cup semifinal, but few know the touching story behind his name, which honors two men who helped his parents during difficult times.
Smart Computer Predicts World Cup 2026 Champion
An advanced simulation has analyzed the semifinal stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forecasting France as the strongest candidate to win the title, ahead of Spain, England, and Argentina.
Fritz Suffers Knee Injury Scare in Wimbledon Quarterfinal Loss to Zverev
Taylor Fritz said a knee injury flare-up hampered his Wimbledon quarterfinal as Alexander Zverev advanced with a straight-sets victory.
Six Matches, No Win Yet: Morocco Challenges History Against France
Morocco faces France in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, seeking its first-ever victory over “Les Bleus” and revenge for the semifinal defeat in Qatar 2022.
Two Interpretations of a Striking Gesture: What Did Hossam Hassan Mean by Crossing His Arms Against Argentina?
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s crossed-arm gesture during the tense World Cup clash with Argentina sparked debate, with interpretations ranging from protest to invoking FIFA’s anti-racism protocol.
Hossam Hassan Slams Referee After Egypt’s World Cup Exit to Argentina
Hossam Hassan accused the referee of bias after Egypt's World Cup defeat to Argentina, criticizing several key decisions.
Between Messi’s Solutions and Scaloni’s Tactics: How Argentina Prepares to Face Egypt
Argentina’s win over Cape Verde exposed flaws rather than closing them, pushing coach Lionel Scaloni and his squad into deep analysis ahead of a crucial Round of 16 clash with Egypt.
Between Injury and Pressure: Why Doku’s Spark Has Dimmed with Belgium at the World Cup
Jeremy Doku entered the World Cup as Belgium’s key attacking hope, but injuries, personal distractions, and poor form have cast doubt on his role in the starting lineup.
Best Team, Moments, Matches and Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage ended after 72 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With the field reduced from 48 teams to 32, BBC reporters selected the best team, player, match and moment from an exciting opening round.