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The Messi-Ronaldo debate in 2026 is a dystopian AI hellscape straight out of a sci-fi novel
The Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate in 2026 has grown legs that even the most creative sci-fi writer couldn't have dreamt up.
Published last Monday at 04:06 pm on Planet Football
Argentina face fine for displaying Falklands banner after semi-final
Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Published 16 minutes ago on BBC Football
Ipswich Town squad status report- Ages, transfer fees, contracts, appearances...
Ipswich Town are preparing for life back in the Premier League. Here’s how the squad shapes up as things stand.
Published 11 hours ago on EADT
England real losers from Spain-France but ‘Lionel Messi’ still backing Three Lions
England, not France, were the real losers of the first World Cup semi-final, while only cryptography professors can deduce Deschamps' thoughts.
Published 11 hours ago on Football365
England have no chance v ‘irrepressible’ Rodri and Spain ‘cheats’
England fans are giving England very little chance after watching Spain beat France in the World Cup semi-final.
Published 14 hours ago on Football365
Keane was Kane's England team-mate - this week they are on different paths
Will Keane and Harry Kane used to be team-mates for England Under-19s - but this week the former strike partners are on very different paths.
Published 15 hours ago on BBC Football
Colourful, controversial and significant - ex-Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies
Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.
Published yesterday at 09:21 pm on BBC Football - Premier League
Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?
While England see Argentina as football rivals, for Argentina the rivalry is much more than that.
Published yesterday at 04:01 pm on BBC Football
Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.
Published yesterday at 12:06 pm on BBC Football
Comparing Lamine Yamal’s stats at 19 to Kylian Mbappe at the same age
Lamine Yamal is the most exciting wonderkid to emerge on the scene since a teenage Kylian Mbappe first caught the eye at Monaco a decade ago, but how do they compare at the same age?
Published yesterday at 11:26 am on Planet Football
All done deals in July 2026
Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Published yesterday at 11:06 am on BBC Football
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