Offside | World Cup 2026: ‘The Dictator’ Kylian Mbappe chases ‘The Goat’ Lionel Messi’s goalscoring record, Cristiano Ronaldo seeks redemption | Football News

Simon and Garfunkel once sang that the prophet’s words were written on the subway walls. They are only partially true, as gospel truth can be found in all forms of art, including cartoons. Take Paul Rigby’s cartoon headline in Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, which illustrates the plight of England’s batsmen during the 1974-75 Ashes tour: “Ashes…

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Kylian Mbappe vs Messi: France star scores 16 goals at World Cup, narrows all-time goal gap in 100th appearance | Football News

Mbappe scored a historic 16 goals, approaching Messi’s World Cup record/Photo source: Associated Press The France captain scored twice against Iraq, equaling Klose’s World Cup tally of 16 Lionel Messi Now ahead of him on the all-time scoring listKylian Mbappe’s 100th game for France was already shaping up to be a memorable moment, but the…

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Will Kylian Mbappe start for France against Iraq? Latest injury updates ahead of historic 100th international match Football News

France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of a football match between France and Senegal in World Cup Group One, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time top scorer is expected to make his 100th cap against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe closing in on…

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