Just moments before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was set to kick off, a Lakers champion revealed he is at the game. Pau Gasol posted a photo of himself and his wife, Catherine McDonnell, at the game during pregame festivities. Gasol, a native of Spain, is one of the many celebrities and … Read more
Former Warriors two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant had an awkward moment during Friday’s Fanatics Fest in New York. Durant appeared on stage for a Q&A session with the Argentina soccer team and walked past the entire squad, including superstar Lionel Messi, and former Patriots great Tom Brady. After Brady finished asking Messi his question, … Read more
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is Sunday, but the impact of the FIFA tournament this summer seeped into unexpected aspects of society. The United States was one of three host nations for the World Cup, with several cities throughout the country welcoming visitors from all over the world. Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, … Read more
Argentina completed yet another miraculous comeback in the World Cup semifinal against England Wednesday. There were plenty of powerful emotions from Argentina and England fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during the game. But it’s hard to imagine anybody’s emotions were more mixed than those of Kelci Rose-Bowers. Rose-Bowers is a 22 year old from … Read more
Shakira cannot get enough of what she saw on the pitch Wednesday. The Colombian singer and songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday to praise Lionel Messi and Argentina following their stunning 2-1 comeback win over England that punched their ticket to the World Cup final. On her story, Shakira posted a photo of Messi and … Read more
Once a VAR believer, Fox Sports’ Derek Rae believes it has gone too far. Rae made an appearance on “Sports Media with Richard Deitsch” on Tuesday and explained his ever-changing relationship with video-assisted review, particularly in the wake of its headline-making decisions during the World Cup. “I thought this is the right thing,” Rae said. … Read more
You can always count on Josh Hart for an entertaining quip. Just after Argentina’s miraculous comeback to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks star compared Argentina to the newest NBA champs, almost certainly because of the country’s propensity for comebacks. “Argentina = Knicks,” Hart posted on X. FIFA … Read more
Soccer legend Lionel Messi was honored with an 85-foot statue in his home country of Argentina (in the small town of Cutral Có, in the country’s Patagonia region), marking the biggest Messi statue ever made. However, the pose that Messi is in for the statue is raising eyebrows, especially when combined with what’s placed right … Read more
This World Cup, the major players aren’t just on the pitch. The wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of soccer stars are increasingly stars in their own right, making millions with brand deals, sponsorships, and product launches. Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, has a number of brand partnerships and has made millions. antonelaroccuzzo/Instagram “Social media has opened … Read more
The Argentinian men’s soccer team is one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. According to a June 2026 study from The Line, the Argentina men’s soccer team’s fanbase was voted as the most attractive at the 2026 World Cup, according to 3,000 soccer fans in the United States. Perhaps this shouldn’t come … Read more
Major League Soccer’s seismic recruitment of Lionel Messi, the world’s most famous soccer player, by David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF has created a tsunami of excitement in South Florida — particularly among high-end realtors. The deal is said to be worth an estimated $60 million a year, including owning a minority stake in the team. … Read more
Argentina football fans are making headlines all over the world for their unique way of celebrating the team’s World Cup triumph. Ever since Lionel Messi led his team to a stunning victory against France in Qatar, social media has been flooded with Argentinian women getting their kit off to celebrate. Even before the final kick … Read more
Colombian sensation Maluma is repping his South American pride in this year’s World Cup: He’s rooting for Argentina — and, in particular, the team’s captain — all the way. “I’m close to Lionel Messi … We’re friends,” Maluma told Billboard about the 35-year-old soccer superstar, whose team advanced to Sunday’s final with a victory over … Read more