"It Hurts": Kylian Mbappe Pens Heartfelt Letter for France Fans After Bittersweet WC

16 days ago

"It Hurts": Kylian Mbappe Pens Heartfelt Letter for France Fans After Bittersweet WC

Mbappe thanked France fans in an open letter after finishing World Cup top scorer without lifting the trophy for France again. “It hurts,” he wrote, saying the Golden Boot “would have been so much better with the cup on top.” He credited teammates, coach Didier Deschamps and staff, telling supporters, “We are not done playing together” after the semifinal defeat.

By Nischay Rathore

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Lisandro Martinez Pushes Back on Anti-Argentina World Cup Narrative

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Lisandro Martinez Pushes Back on Anti-Argentina World Cup Narrative

Martinez pushed back against the anti-Argentina narrative that followed the World Cup, from claims FIFA favored their route to complaints over refereeing and aggressive play. “I have mixed feelings,” he said, calling himself “a little upset” because critics had no reason “to generate that hate.” He insisted Argentina were “always very respectful” with opponents throughout the tournament.

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Gianni Infantino Accuses World Cup Critics of "Spreading Hate"

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Gianni Infantino Accuses World Cup Critics of "Spreading Hate"

Infantino hit back at World Cup criticism in a 15-slide Instagram post, accusing critics of “spreading hate” and missing the tournament’s “joy and togetherness.” The FIFA president defended visa issues, disciplinary calls and security, saying FIFA delivered “the best show in the world,” even as scrutiny continues over travel bans, ticketing probes and Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension.

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Chelsea Spending Pushes Toward £4B Since Premier League Launch

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Chelsea Spending Pushes Toward £4B Since Premier League Launch

Chelsea are closing in on £4B ($5.34B) spent since the Premier League began, with their current total around £3.84B ($5.13B). The figure keeps them ahead of Manchester City at £2.99B ($3.99B), Manchester United at £2.73B ($3.65B), Liverpool at £2.35B ($3.14B) and Tottenham at £2.31B ($3.09B).

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Referee Slavko Vincic Retires After Officiating Argentina-Spain World Cup Final

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Referee Slavko Vincic Retires After Officiating Argentina-Spain World Cup Final

The Slovenian referee who handled the 2026 World Cup final has announced his retirement, with his federation confirming the end of his career. The final stands as his biggest professional high, while his low came in 2020, when he was arrested during a police raid at a party where cocaine was found before later resuming his refereeing career.

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Como 1907 Turns Jersey Launch Into Citywide Tribute

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Como 1907 Turns Jersey Launch Into Citywide Tribute

Como and adidas skipped the usual studio launch for their 2026-27 shirt, putting it first on the people who keep the city moving. Restaurant staff and ferry-terminal workers wore the kit while serving fans, before players Lucas Da Cunha, Jacobo Ramon and Jesus Rodriguez surprised supporters with the jersey ahead of its online release.

By Nischay Rathore

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