From the young Lamine Yamal and Pedri González, main hopes of the Spanish team, to legendary veterans like Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić, still references for Argentina, Portugal, and Croatia, respectively. Few World Cups in history have had such a wide spectrum in terms of the age of the stars who will be part of it. The World Cup starting this June 11 will be the longest to date (48 teams), and also one of the most fiercely contested. Will the albiceleste" repeat the ecstasy of 2022? Will France be as superior as its starting lineup suggests? Will Brazil once again be a feared opponent by everyone? What will be the surprise team? All these predictions will depend on the role of the ten essential footballers in a tournament that will shake the planet for five exciting weeks.

The World Cup, the most important and anticipated sporting event of the year, is now entering its final phase. From now on, there is no room for error for the 48 teams that, from Thursday, June 11, are competing with a single objective: to be in the final on Sunday, July 19 (9 p.m.) which will be played at the MetLife Stadium located in New Jersey (near New York).

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married. The influencer announced it with a post for his 68.4 million Instagram followers, where the couple's hands can be seen, along with an engagement ring with an oversized diamond and the text: "I do. In this and all my lives." The image was taken in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the family has lived since the player signed for Al Nassr in 2022, with a salary of 200 million per season. Specialized magazines suggest that the ring could cost between 5 and 10 million euros. The footballer did not post any message for his 662 million followers. The couple has also not given any further details about the wedding, neither the date nor the location.

UEFA reminded the teams taking part in the European Championship that "sponsors are essential for the tournament to take place". The message came after several players withdrew bottles of soft drinks and beer during press conferences. The organising body linked sponsorship activities "to the development of football throughout Europe, including for young people and women".