Former player predictions as the European and South American champions clash in a World Cup final for the first time.
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Mbappe is back on track to defend his Golden Boot title, which he and Messi have traded between themselves throughout the tournament.
Demonstrators call on Andy Burnham to impose arms embargo on Israel and pressure its government to end genocide.
Kerr ran a 3:42.66 mile at the London Diamond League, smashing Hicham El Guerrouj’s world record by 0.47 seconds.
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted ‘human losses’ and ‘material damage’ on troops.
The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.
Jingye seeks compensation after UK’s move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday’s blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
