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3 Pop Stars Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s
American Songwriter has published a retrospective piece looking at three pop and R&B performers who left successful groups to launch acclaimed solo careers during the 1980s. The article traces how George Michael, Lionel Richie and Bobby Brown each stepped away from established acts at the height of their popularity, a bold move that ultimately reshaped…
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Gallery: Spain celebrate World Cup triumph in Madrid
Spain’s national football team returned to Madrid to celebrate winning the 2026 World Cup, with thousands of fans lining the streets for an open-top bus parade in 35C heat. The team, managed by Luis de la Fuente, first visited King Felipe VI and the royal family at Zarzuela Palace before the parade began in the…
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Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawls
Fifa has launched a disciplinary investigation into violent scenes that erupted after Spain’s World Cup final win over Argentina, with several Argentina players now facing possible bans. The incident marred the tournament’s showpiece final, as players clashed on the pitch following the final whistle, prompting Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee to appoint a prosecutor under its disciplinary…
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Man Utd and Arsenal fight over Kone – Tuesday’s gossip
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly competing for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, while Arsenal have also renewed their interest in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad. The report is BBC Sport’s regular round-up of unconfirmed transfer gossip from various news outlets, covering several Premier League and European clubs’…
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Spain edge Argentina to lift 2026 World Cup amid controversy
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New Jersey-New York Stadium to claim their second world title in 16 years. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal, ending Argentina’s defence of the crown they won in 2022 and denying Lionel Messi a further triumph on the game’s…
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Messi says ‘pain is immense’ after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says “the pain is immense” after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup 2026 final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time. The result crowned Spain world champions for a second time and ended Argentina’s defence of the title they won in 2022, dealing Messi his second World…
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A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win
Spain marked their second World Cup triumph in 16 years with an emotional and lavish celebration after beating opponents in a dramatic final decided in extra time at the New Jersey New York Stadium. Rodri, who had followed Spain’s 2010 win as a 14-year-old watching alone on a mini-laptop at a US summer camp, lifted…
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Watch: KREATOR’s MILLE PETROZZA Joins ARCH ENEMY For Cover Of GBH’s ‘City Baby Attacked By Rats’ In Berlin
Kreator frontman Mille Petrozza joined Arch Enemy on stage in Berlin on 19 July 2026 for a guest performance of GBH’s punk classic “City Baby Attacked By Rats”, with fan-shot footage of the appearance circulating online. The cameo came just days into Arch Enemy’s summer 2026 European tour, which is notable as the band’s first…
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75 Songs to Celebrate Spain’s World Cup Victory: Rosalía, Quevedo, Enrique Iglesias & More
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July, securing their second title after their 2010 triumph, which also ended 1-0 (against the Netherlands). To mark the victory, Billboard has put together a 75-track playlist celebrating Spanish music, spanning classic hits and…
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Thousands brave 34C heat to join Spain’s World Cup celebrations in Madrid
Tens of thousands of Spain fans gathered in central Madrid on Monday to celebrate the national team’s World Cup triumph, braving 34C heat for a victory parade that culminated at the Plaza de Cibeles. The homecoming followed Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina in Sunday’s final in New Jersey, capping a run marked by both success…