Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Lead Highest-Paid World Cup Players List

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Lead Highest-Paid World Cup Players List

Ronaldo leads the 2026 World Cup’s highest-paid players with $300M in estimated earnings over the past year, including $235M on field and $65M off field. Messi follows at $140M, with Kylian Mbappé third at $95M. The top 11 earned about $950M combined, while Ronaldo and Messi enter the tournament as soccer’s first billionaire World Cup players this summer.

By Nischay Rathore

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FIFA Blocks Haiti’s Jersey Before World Cup Return

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FIFA Blocks Haiti’s Jersey Before World Cup Return

Haiti must alter their World Cup jerseys before Saturday’s Group C opener against Scotland after FIFA flagged artwork honoring the 1803 Battle of Vertières, central to the nation’s independence. Kit supplier Saeta said the jersey celebrated “the pride, resilience and spirit of the Haitian people,” not politics. Haiti return after 52 years, facing Brazil, Morocco and Scotland this summer.

By Nischay Rathore

Lamine Yamal Denies Viral X Account Behind Social Media Mystery

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Lamine Yamal Denies Viral X Account Behind Social Media Mystery

Yamal clarified he does not run the viral @ryansbuss19 account on X, despite fans attributing posts to him. “RyansBuss19 on X is some guy I don’t know who posts nonsense,” he said. “People think it’s me.” He added he checks X occasionally and uses the ryansbuss19 username on TikTok, not X, amid his hamstring recovery.

By Nischay Rathore

James Rodriguez Backs Luis Diaz for Ballon d'Or

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James Rodriguez Backs Luis Diaz for Ballon d'Or

Rodriguez believes his compatriot is already among the best. “Luis Diaz as Ballon d’Or, why not? For me he’s top 5 in the world right now already,” he declared. Diaz has produced 26 goals and 19 assists in 51 matches for Bayern this season. “If we get to the final, he can win the Ballon d’Or,” Rodriguez concluded.

By Nischay Rathore

Chris Richards Declares Himself Ready for U.S. World Cup Opener

about 6 hours ago

Chris Richards Declares Himself Ready for U.S. World Cup Opener

Richards said he is available for Friday’s World Cup opener against Paraguay less than four weeks after a left ankle injury with Crystal Palace. “It’s the World Cup, so I was going to make myself ready,” he said, adding he feels “good” despite swelling. After missing 2022 through hamstring trouble, he said recovery became “whatever it takes.”

By Nischay Rathore

Manchester City Offer Josko Gvardiol New Contract Until 2031

about 9 hours ago

Manchester City Offer Josko Gvardiol New Contract Until 2031

Florian Plettenberg reports Man City are offering Gvardiol a new contract until 2031 with improved salary terms. "Either Gvardiol extends his contract with Man City or a move to Real Madrid will be pushed this summer," the Sky reporter added. Gvardiol has two goals and two assists in eighteen Premier League appearances this season as a key defender.

By Tanish Chachra

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