JAMES MADDISON

Lionel Messi wins the World Cup at last

Tributes pour in for Lionel Messi as football celebrates one of its greatest's biggest achievements

Former Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta was close to tears after watching Lionel Messi lead his country to World Cup glory, while praise for the forward came in from all over the world.

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Maddison admits 'World Cup starts now' after overcoming injury

James Maddison feels fit, sharp and like his World Cup starts now after the England midfielder overcame a knee complaint.

Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison

England's James Maddison had to cancel holiday plans after World Cup call-up

James Maddison revealed that he was so convinced that he would not be called up by England for the World Cup that he booked a holiday with his family that had to be cancelled.