AnalysisGlobal lessons from the Spanish and Argentine modelsTwo different economic policies, similar problems. And Sánchez and Milei are already thinking ahead to the 2027 election campaignbyLuciano Capone20 JUL 26
Il Foglio SportivoWith Messi and Yamal, the final feels very much like a relay raceFootball turns coincidences into destiny: from the washing-up bowl to the World Cup. And the same goes for Scaloni and De la Fuente: one waited almost ten years within the Federation, the other was only supposed to stay for two matchesbyFulvio Paglialunga18 JUL 26
In SpainSánchez scores a legal victory on the amnesty, but the political crisis remainsSánchez scores two partial victories: his wife will stand trial on only two charges, whilst the CJEU has ruled that the amnesty for Catalan leaders is compatible with EU law. However, one year on from the vote, the political problems remainbyMarcello Sacco16 JUL 26
football at the World CupInfantino is doing everything he can to undermine him, but football still knows how to silence the loudmouthsThe unpredictability of performance is one of the few positive aspects remaining in a sport that the FIFA president is attempting in every way to undermine. The good news is that the new rules introduced at this World Cup have been an embarrassing flopbyJack O'Malley16 JUL 26
