France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe has done what no player in World Cup history has ever done before. He has scored eight or more goals at two different editions of the tournament.With his goal against Morocco in Thursday’s quarterfinal…
One passenger’s decision to buy in-flight Wi-Fi turned an ordinary flight into a football watch party, as fellow travellers gathered around a single laptop to watch Argentina’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how one passenger’s laptop became the centre of attention during the flight.In the…
Argentinas fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players singing ‘the fourth star’ in dressing room after win over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni emotional (Screengrabs) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni was overwhelmed with emotion after his team’s incredible comeback victory over Egypt national football team in the World Cup. Speaking to broadcaster TyC Sports after the final whistle, Scaloni struggled to hold back tears as he reflected on one of the tournament’s most dramatic…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) argues with referee Francois Letexier, of France, during the World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee Francois Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to Argentina…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as Lionel Messi…
Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic (AP Photos) Novak Djokovic produced one of the greatest escapes of his Wimbledon career before delivering a light-hearted quip about Lionel Messi, joking that he would happily swap more than five hours on a tennis court for the Argentine captain’s 90-minute football matches.The 39-year-old Serbian outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in a…
Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt sparked emotional scenes both on and off the pitch, with a tearful Lionel Messi, jubilant teammates and euphoric fans in Buenos Aires celebrating one of the greatest escapes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 13 minutes to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their Round…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary FIFA World Cup career on Tuesday, becoming the first player in tournament history to score in six consecutive knockout-stage matches as Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the…
Tempers explode as Lionel Messi clashes with Egypt coach. (Video grabs) Argentina’s thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt witnessed extraordinary scenes as Lionel Messi became involved in a heated confrontation with Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan before tempers boiled over on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching…