Kylian Mbappe Reacts to Lionel Messi Hat-Trick in Golden Boot Race

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Kylian Mbappe Reacts to Lionel Messi Hat-Trick in Golden Boot Race

Mbappe lauded Messi after the Argentine star's hat-trick that put him atop the 2026 scoring charts. "I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals… he always scores!" he said, per Fabrizio Romano. The forward has two goals and trails Miroslav Klose by two. "I'm going to keep scoring goals to help my team go as far as possible."

By Tanish Chachra

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“Playing in MLS one day? I don’t know… David Beckham mentioned that to me many times,” he said, per Fabrizio Romano. The Frenchman shared thoughts after breaking France's scoring record. “The American culture is different; there are no limits to ambitions, and I like it.” Mbappe has scored 25 goals in La Liga this season for Real Madrid.

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Belgium and Iran Play Out Goalless Draw After Nathan Ngoy's Red Card

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Belgium and Iran Play Out Goalless Draw After Nathan Ngoy's Red Card

Belgium were reduced to 10 men in the 67th minute when Nathan Ngoy hauled down Mehdi Taremi as the last defender, receiving a straight red card. Despite dominating possession, Belgium couldn't find a breakthrough, while Iran held firm behind Alireza Beiranvand's goalkeeping. The result leaves both sides with a point apiece at SoFi Stadium in Group G.

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Kylian Mbappe Names Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Football’s Best

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“Messi is the best, together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” Mbappe admitted per Fabrizio Romano. The France skipper avoided naming himself above Erling Haaland or Harry Kane amid their ongoing 2026 World Cup campaigns. Messi has equalled the all-time scoring record with 16 goals, while Mbappe sits on 14. Ronaldo, at 41, still features prominently in the debate.

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Stephen Eustaquio Misses Canada Training Before Switzerland Clash

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Stephen Eustaquio Misses Canada Training Before Switzerland Clash

Eustaquio missed Canada's training on Sunday, three days after captaining the 6-0 Qatar win, with Canada Soccer giving no reason. The 29-year-old started both World Cup games and played every minute in the last match while Alphonso Davies recovers. Jesse Marsch said Davies is “getting closer and closer to 100 percent, that’s for sure." Canada next play Switzerland on Wednesday.

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Liverpool Reject Inter Milan’s Cut-Price Curtis Jones Offer

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Liverpool Reject Inter Milan’s Cut-Price Curtis Jones Offer

Liverpool rejected Inter’s latest verbal offer worth about $28.7 million for Jones, with the Serie A champions still short of Anfield’s valuation. The club want around $46 million and would rather risk losing him for free next summer than accept a cut-price deal. The academy midfielder has one year left, 228 senior appearances and stalled contract talks now.

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