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EXCLUSIVE: Frey backs Zidane to triumph as France manager after World Cup heartbreak

In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, former Serie A and France goalkeeper Sebastien Frey gives his unfiltered take on the aftermath of the expanded World Cup. From France's disappointment and the arrival of Zinedine Zidane to the future of Serie A giants Inter and Fiorentina, Frey breaks down the biggest storylines in global football, including why Paolo Maldini is the key to restoring Italy's international glory. 

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Arsenal confirm that Saliba will be out for extended period with back injury

Arsenal and France defender William ⁠Saliba will be sidelined for an extended period after ‌suffering a back injury during the ‌World Cup, the Premier ‌League club said on Wednesday.

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Why England remain light years behind Spain and France when it comes to winning trophies

To nobody's real surprise, Spain were triumphant at the World Cup that's just been played in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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FIFA announce the official fan-voted 2026 World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker ⁠Erling Haaland have been named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream ‌team, with both rewarded for standout performances during ‌unexpected runs by their teams.

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Bouaddi to Spence: Five World Cup stars who could be rewarded with a big move this summer

Another World Cup has been consigned to the history books, and once again, there were several players who put themselves in the shop window with a series of eye-catching displays in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Argentina left in precarious situation with Messi and Scaloni's futures up in the air

Grit and passion were not enough for Argentina as they failed to overcome the obstacle of a dominant Spain side in the World Cup final. Now, questions arise about how those who remain will react and form a new group, with the futures of Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni up in the air.

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World Cup final draws record US audience as country embraces the sport

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and ⁠underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience.

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Sydney Sixers appoint four-time World Cup winner Mott as new head coach

Replacing Greg Shipperd, Mott brings a tremendous wealth of domestic and international experience into the role, having recently led the Sydney Sixers WBBL team in 2025/26 and worked with the men's team as an assistant.

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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way', insists Fernandez after final

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.

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Why Barcelona might rue losing World Cup hero Ferran Torres if he decides to join PSG

For Ferran Torres, everything could well have changed in the space of the last few days.

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Norwegian veteran missed out on VIP trip to World Cup final as club denied him time off

Imagine winning a VIP trip to the World Cup final – and your employer says: no! Nevertheless, that is what happened to Dan Peter Ulvestad, captain and record appearance holder at Norwegian top-division side Kristiansund BK over the past weekend.

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OPINION: Why Thomas Tuchel deserves England fans support despite World Cup disappointment

Now that the dust has finally settled on England's ultimately unsuccessful World Cup campaign, the inquisition can finally begin.

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'They confuse arrogance with pride': Argentinians not bothered by their critics

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.

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Flashscore sources: Folarin Balogun's next move taking shape as Monaco prepare for sale

Folarin Balogun's World Cup may have ended in disappointment, but it has done little to diminish his growing reputation - and the United States striker is now set to make new headlines in the summer transfer window.

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Argentina return home without captain Lionel Messi after World Cup final reverse

Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airport authority.

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FIFA to investigate brawl that took place after World Cup final

World soccer's governing body FIFA ⁠has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate ‌the post-match brawl that erupted ‌after Spain's 1-0 extra-time ‌victory over Argentina in a ‌chaotic World Cup final.

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Lionel Messi left in 'immense pain' after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain

Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain ⁠had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and ‌thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.

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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin skipped World Cup final 'to show disapproval of FIFA'

Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday.

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England's World Cup week review: Norway win followed by heartbreak & Tuchel criticism

The 2026 World Cup started with so much promise for Thomas Tuchel's England. While some criticised his attacking setup, which at times left England exposed at the back, others could see that playing with freedom and to England's strengths was always the way to approach this tournament.

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Winning World Cup 'most beautiful thing there is', says Rodri as Spain team arrive home

Spain's World Cup winners were hailed by the country's king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States with the game's most desired trophy in tow.

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World Cup Player of the Tournament: Mercurial Messi proves class is permanent

Despite just missing out on the Golden Ball, Lionel Messi reminded the football world why he is still an elite player in the twilight of his career after inspiring Argentina to the World Cup final.

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World Cup Team of the Tournament: Spain & France stars dominate as Messi leads the way

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and after six weeks of relentless action, Spain have been crowned champions for a second time. The biggest World Cup ever has certainly lived up to expectations on the pitch, despite the unignorable controversies off it. The best players stepped up to the plate for their nations, delivering box-office entertainment, and that has been a defining part of this tournament.

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Why Real Madrid's Garcia and Mastantuono might be clever signings for Fulham

With the World Cup finally over, attention can now turn to pre-season commitments, with Fulham being one of a number of clubs that have undergone a managerial change since the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.

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Authorities confirm teenage boy dies in Spain during World Cup celebrations

A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday.