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Folarin Balogun in Monaco colors during a Ligue 1 match

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Folarin Balogun rejected Everton after a medical dispute changed the deal

September 2, 2026

Everton and Monaco repaired Folarin Balogun’s transfer after a medical dispute changed the terms. Balogun’s refusal to sign ended it.

Collage showing Jack Grealish with seven hairstyles from Aston Villa, England and Manchester City

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Jack Grealish’s best haircuts ranked from Aston Villa to Everton

September 2, 2026

Jack Grealish’s best haircuts ranked, from his Notts County tower quiff and Aston Villa slick-back to Euro 2020 curtains and Everton man bun.

Lionel Messi waves while holding the World Cup trophy in an Argentina shirt

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Lionel Messi retires from international football after 207 Argentina appearances

August 31, 2026

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, closing a 21-year national-team career while continuing to play for Inter Miami.

A crowd carries a large Diego Maradona banner in Argentina

Culture, Featured, World Cup

Maradona’s Hand of God ball sells for $3.355 million

August 24, 2026

The Adidas Azteca linked to both of Diego Maradona’s goals against England in 1986 sold for $3.355 million at Heritage Auctions.

Erling Haaland in a Manchester City jacket with a microphone and rap-lyrics inset graphic.

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Erling Haaland’s teenage rap song reached No. 1 in Norway

August 18, 2026

A teenage Erling Haaland rap video returned as an official Kygo remix after Norway beat Brazil, then topped Norway’s Topplista singles chart.

Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino attend the 2026 World Cup draw.

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Trump backs Infantino as FIFA’s internal revolt deepens

August 10, 2026

Donald Trump has backed Gianni Infantino as UEFA, the AFC and Concacaf deepen their challenge to FIFA’s leadership. The institutional rupture is documented, but reported rival-competition talks remain preliminary and unconfirmed.