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@uceee023 @TouchlineX One extra game and completely ruins the competitiveness of the group stage

@bklyndispatch @TouchlineX It's just one extra game, it's not diluting anything

🚨 The amount of World Cups each of the top 5 goalscorers have played: 1. Lionel Messi, 16 goals: Messi's currently playing his record 6th World Cup. 2. Miroslav Klose, 16 goals: Klose played in the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups. 3. Ronaldo Nazario, 15 goals: Nazario played in the 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006 World Cups 4. Gerd Muller, 14 goals: Muller played in the 1970 and 1974 World Cups 5. Kylian Mbappe, 14 goals: Mbappe has played in the 2018, 2022, and currently the 2026 World Cups.

@nytimes @TheAthleticFC He has a fair concern...this world cup in America has been a shambles and completely inequitable

From @TheAthleticFC: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why his country’s fans have been hamstrung in their attempts to support their national team during the World Cup, with Senegalese nationals facing a travel ban in the United States. nyti.ms/4ep8aNx

@TheCinesthetic To this day has anyone rewatched this film...

LIGHTYEAR was released 4 years ago today. Amid controversy surrounding the film, Chris Evans dismissed the backlash, saying the critics were “idiots” and that those views would eventually “die off like dinosaurs.”

@talkSPORT Given there's more games...and worse teams...I think this should be the case

⚽️ "I think people are gonna score a lot more goals!" 👀 "I would expect to see 8 or 9 or even 10 goals being the Golden Boot!" Simon Jordan believes the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup will have to score more than ever before to win the award

@Variety Helped by a certain someone...I think it will succeed

"Toy Story 5" is targeting a domestic debut of $145 million to $150 million. Some industry watchers believe it could soar even higher with $160 million to $175 million. The sequel is aiming to set a franchise record above "Toy Story 4" ($120M). variety.com/2026/film/box-…

@PopBase What is parody these days... I don't know

Donald Trump recalls meeting the President of Egypt: “He was in a hotel, and I met him, and we fell in love, deeply in love. He didn’t even wanna meet Hillary [Clinton], he said “you’re going to win”… We had great chemistry, and I stayed twice as long as I was supposed to”

@footballontnt Respect!!! His time will come this world cup to shine

Lamine Yamal is repping the Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots at this World Cup. A nod to his heritage 🇲🇦🇬🇶

@DiscussingFilm Who is the villain in this??

New poster for ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’. In theaters on July 31.

Loved Obsession. Truly special film that is sharp, quick-witted, and well-acted. I suspect we'll see far more from all stars (especially Curry + Inde Navarrette). Don't love horror films and was happy when it wrapped up, but grateful for the experience.

@FilmUpdates This movie will be massive!!

Tom Holland and Zendaya announce tickets for ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ are on sale now.

@PopBase He's pulling all the strings he can hear on the brink of the law...

Luigi Mangione will assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial. (via AP) He could then face the possibility of being sent to a psychiatric treatment facility instead of prison.

@FilmUpdates @Fandango Excited for this role for her!! Think it'll establish her as a prominent figure in the MCU for time to come

Sadie Sink on joining ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’: “It was so exciting. I grew up watching these movies, so to join it is very surreal. I really like the character, and that’s all I’ll say.” (via: @Fandango)

@PopCrave Or... Ed Sheeran releasing a song in Capa Verde in 3 months time...

Ed Sheeran says that he plans to take a break after his tour finishes at his show in Glendale: “I might take some time off once this tour has ended and sort of do the dad thing. So if I don’t see you for a while, I love you, thank you for coming.”

@nytimes @TheAthleticFC The answer is Yes....and we all know it

From @TheAthleticFC: As brilliant as Lionel Messi is, there have been a few occasions when opponents have suggested that he has received “special treatment” from referees. This was the case against Algeria — should Messi have been sent off? nyti.ms/4erTFZz

@FCBarcelona Viva la vida...

#OTD 18 years ago, Pep Guardiola was unveiled as Barça's head coach. And the rest is history. 🐐

@Variety We're already too far deep I fear...

Americans Fear AI’s Societal Impact and Don't Believe Government Can Regulate It, Pew Study Finds variety.com/2026/biz/news/…

@TouchlineX The GOAT status had already been established...now its just seasoning

🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Ronaldo with some incredible words for Lionel Messi after his hattrick last night: "It's time for the world to stop hiding and accept the fact that Messi is the GREATEST of all time." "Every time Messi steps onto the pitch, everything becomes historic and elegant." "He continues to perform every season + at the World Cup, yet there are still people doubting him. This is an unforgettable and historic night that will be remembered forever in the history books." "Records are made to be broken, and the person who broke this one surprises no football fan in the world."

@FilmUpdates Excited to see this!!

Hayley Kiyoko’s feature directorial debut ‘GIRLS LIKE GIRLS’ debuts at 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. In theaters on June 19.

@TouchlineX Someone as effortless and consistent will never be seen again, for sure

🚨🗣️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Zlatan talking about Lionel Messi after he scored a hattrick last night: "I don't think we will ever see a player like Lionel Messi again, because he is too special. He is something natural. Winning another World Cup won't change his status as GOAT." "It would just be another trophy in the showcase."