Alexis Mac Allister

Three players nominated for the ‘Ballon d'Or’ award will have to become Argentina’s new leading figures following the World Cup and the possible retirement of the veteran players.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will feature 18 figures who were once part of the Ballon d'Or ecosystem.

Serious injuries do not discriminate, cruelly depriving great players of game-time as well as good. Read on to discover how the current Ballon d’Or recipient Rodri returned to Manchester City’s midfield after enduring a devastating ACL.

The Argentine’s all-action performances can give a false impression that his game is grounded in energy and endeavour. In reality, there is a clinical mind at play.

Today, in Kansas City, Missouri, Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.