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Thomas Bonnavent believed that this man should win a World Cup and lift the Webb Ellis trophy, for the credibility and beauty of rugby. He added that everything must be done to ensure that he is on the front page of L’Équipe, trophy in hand, in a year. https://t.co/od33OUcudD #CoupeDuMonde #Rugby #WebEllis (translated)

Romain Molina indicated that FC Nantes had released Loan Merrifield, selected with France for the U17 World Cup, but had refused to release Lilian Marcus Djeudje, selected with Cameroon for the same competition. He questioned why the two players had been treated differently. Molina specified that Nantes had the right to keep its players, as the competition was not taking place during an official FIFA window. However, he wondered how the club could explain this difference to two teenagers who wanted to participate in a World Cup. According to him, the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) had requested explanations in a letter attached to his message. He added that Nantes could still allow Djeudje to join the Lions, which FECAFOOT hoped for. #CoupeDuMondeU17 #FCNantes #FECAFOOT (translated)

Players SN indicated that Souleymane Commissaire Faye was to undergo another trial at Manchester United after having passed one at Chelsea. According to Oumar Diaw, manager of Be Sport, he ultimately shortened his stay in England to join the national team and prepare for the U17 World Cup. https://t.co/LeqrG2cB1E #Football #CoupeDuMondeU17 #ManchesterUnited (translated)

Actu Foot wrote that Cristiano Ronaldo was the first player in history to have scored in six World Cups. The account indicated that he scored a goal against Iran in 2006, North Korea in 2010, Ghana in 2014, three goals against Spain and one against Morocco in 2018, one against Ghana in 2022, and then two against Uzbekistan and one against Croatia in 2026. #CristianoRonaldo #CoupeDuMonde #HistoireDuFootball (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Younès Belhanda was still upset with Walid Regragui for not selecting him for the 2022 World Cup. On Riolo Club, the player explained that he had called the coach on the day the list was announced, but did not receive a response. He said he would have understood an explanation regarding the choices made, but the lack of a call had affected him greatly. Belhanda also stated that he did not watch the 2022 World Cup. #YounèsBelhanda #CoupeDuMonde2022 #WalidRegragui (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Enzo Fernández was convinced that Argentina would have won the World Cup if the final had gone to penalties. He explained that the team was counting on Dibu Martínez, whom he deemed reliable in those moments, and recalled that the goalkeeper had played despite a fracture. Fernández spoke to Gastón Edul. #CoupeDuMonde #Argentine #DibuMartinez (translated)

During the 2026 World Cup, Belgian gamblers lost more than 37 million euros on bets, while legal betting operators recorded record profits due to a significant increase in the number of active players and the amounts wagered. #CoupeDuMonde2026 #ParisSportifs #Belgique (translated)

Actu Foot reported that a Croatian journalist from Večernji list admitted to making a mistake by ranking Harry Kane sixth in his Ballon d'Or vote. He explained that the results and performances in the World Cup had weighed decisively in his choice, considering that Rodri was the best player of the tournament. He also mentioned wanting to pay tribute to the Norwegians and stated that Lionel Messi had led Argentina to the final. The journalist indicated that he knew the absence of Lamine Yamal from his top 10 would spark controversy, while judging that the player's role had been minor in Spain's victories. His ranking placed Rodri first, Erling Haaland second, Lionel Messi third, Ferran Torres fourth, Kylian Mbappé fifth, Harry Kane sixth, Pau Cubarsí seventh, Vitinha eighth, Ousmane Dembélé ninth, and Jude Bellingham tenth. #BallonDor #CoupeDuMonde #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Vincent Garcia, head of FF, believed that Kylian Mbappé had a very good campaign and could have won, the difference being very small. He added that Mbappé managed to showcase his performances during a World Cup year, despite the presence of several favorites. #KylianMbappé #Football #CoupeDuMonde (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Lionel Messi, aged 39, finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The account suggested that this could be his last appearance in this ranking and attributed the result to his World Cup performance, during which he reportedly scored eight goals and provided four assists. Actu Foot added that he had been decisive in seven consecutive matches, that he was the all-time top assister in World Cup history, and that he had been a finalist in the competition. #BallonDor #Messi #CoupeDuMonde (translated)

Giggs estimated that the record for goals in the World Cup automatically places a player among the candidates for the Ballon d'Or. He also emphasized the importance of scoring in big matches, citing the example of a brace in a Clasico, before telling Kylian that "it was over." https://t.co/9N4gFWI9dL #CoupeDuMonde #KylianMbappé #BallonDor (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Jude Bellingham finished 11th in the Ballon d'Or 2026 and estimated that his World Cup performance significantly contributed to this ranking. The account noted that he played 8 matches, scored 7 goals, and provided 1 assist, while his team finished third. He was also presented as the best English player in the competition. #BallonDor #JudeBellingham #CoupeDuMonde (translated)