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In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.

Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Revellers enjoy a previous Spinny and Friends show in Kigali. This year's edition returns to Gahanga Cricket Stadium with a two-day lineup of music, DJs and a FIFA World Cup final screening. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Nine events to catch across Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 17, 2026
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England.
Editorial

Aston Villa partnership can deliver far more than exposure

Friday, July 17, 2026
Premier League side Aston Villa announcing Visit Rwanda as its new principal partner, official tourism partner and official coffee partner.
Football

From Arsenal’s sleeve to Aston Villa’s chest – why Visit Rwanda’s Premier League leap matters

Friday, July 17, 2026
Mbappe poses with his golden boot trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Mbappe and Messi headline a star studded Golden Boot race as the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final stage. (Xinhua)

Golden Boot race goes down to the wire as Messi and Mbappé battle for World Cup scoring crown

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Lionel Messi (top) of Argentina celebrates victory after the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua)

Lautaro's late winner sinks England and sends Messi-inspired Argentina into World Cup final

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Aston Villa is one of England's most decorated clubs. Courtesy photo
Football

Aston Villa: What to know about Visit Rwanda’s new tourism partner

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.
Football

Prince William and global figures headlining Aston Villa’s fanbase

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A clash of generations: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham prepare to lead Argentina and England into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with a place in the final at stake.

Messi vs Bellingham: A World Cup semi-final between two footballing generations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Full Time: Spain 2-0 France

Spain beats France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Didier Deschamps (C), head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua)

Deschamps says Spain are World Cup favourites

Tuesday, July 14, 2026