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Is Lionel Messi still the best soccer player in the world at 38 years old? It’s debatable. However, what is undeniable is that Messi will be one of the focal points of the 2026 FIFA World Cup should he choose to participate in a record-setting sixth World Cup, which is why the “First Things First” crew ranked Messi the No. 1 player in their top 26 players that could define the 2026 World Cup. But what does the rest of the list look like? Let’s dive in with Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes: Wright: A sixth World Cup that would be the most ever, tied with Cristiano Ronaldo. He already has the World Cup record for games and minutes. He’s already the only person to ever score goals in the World Cup as a teenager, in his 20s and in his 30s. He already has multiple Golden Ball awards for most goals in the World Cup and, in the last World Cup, he scored in every. Single. Round. Argentina, as I mentioned earlier, is trying to become just the second country ever, joining Italy in the 30’s and Brazil with Pele to win consecutive World Cups. Argentina winning this would put Messi in Gretzky territory as far as GOAT conversation. Uncatchable. I don’t know if they could do it, but no one thought he would be playing in this World Cup and he’s going to. Broussard: Can he go down as the best ever without winning the World Cup? That’s what we want to know. I think probably not, but can he lead Portugal on a great run and get to the final and win it? He locks it up if that happens. Wildes: He’s 18, he debuted at 15. If anyone’s star is going to go to the stratosphere, I think it’s Yamal. I think he’s an electric player. He’s dynamic the way he crosses through. He has one sort of signature move that everyone knows is coming and can’t stop it. He was runner-up to Dembele for the Ballon D’Or, but to see a teenager assert himself as the best player in the world would just be fascinating if he could pull it off with Spain. Broussard: I told you guys I picked France to win it all. He is the main reason why. Now, if they do win this, is he already the best ever? I think he’s playing that well. He’s become a legend. He’s only 27. Can he become the second player ever to appear in three straight World Cup finals? That would be and that’s what I’m talking about, maybe the best that we’ve ever seen. Kylian Mbappe. It gets no better than him. Wright: The single most intimidating force in professional soccer. Norway might not make it out of the group stage. They’re in the same group as France and Senegal Just making it into the knockout round is an accomplishment for this country which only four times, has even qualified for the World Cup. Only twice made it to the knockout round. What you know is if Norway’s playing, he’s scoring. In their eight World Cup qualifiers this year, he scored 16 goals. He averages more than a goal a game for his International Career. But again, this is not a country with a rich soccer history. If they go on a deep run, he will be in the running for the Golden Boot, which is the most goals scored in the tournament. Even if they only make it to the quarterfinals, it might take 10 goals for him. Broussard: Well, look, he may be the greatest American soccer player of all time. Certainly, most people aren’t thinking we have a chance to win it. Obviously if he can lead us to that he probably definitely goes down with that title. He’s already got 30 career goals for USA. That’s in the top five for our nation. He’s only 27 years old. And the good thing is, he’s been productive in big games on the big stage. 2022 World Cup, 2024 Copa America, he’s got 2 goals, 3 assists. I think this guy is going to play well. It’s just a matter of how well. Can he lead us to a surprisingly high finish? Wildes: He’s the face of Brazilian soccer. The 25-year old forward for Real Madrid. In my lifetime, it has gone from Ronaldo to Ronaldinho to Neymar, to this young man as the face of, in my humble opinion, the most beautiful style of soccer for the greatest soccer country in world history, Brazil. With that said, they’ve only made it past the quarters once since their last win in 2002. I believe he should have won the Ballon D’Or in 2024. They are really going to need his scoring. As loaded as Brazill is, Rodrygo, his fellow forward, is out with a torn ACL. They’re going to need my guy Raphina to be great. He’s going to have to be great if Brazil is finally going to get back where they belong. Wildes: England’s all-time leading goal-scorer. Eight goals in the World Cup. Missed a penalty in 2022. It wasn’t great. England goes home. He’s 32. Had a renaissance at Bayern. This would obviously be the crowning achievement of his career. I loved him at Tottenham, he was playing with Son. I’m rooting for Harry Kane. I think its one of the best stories, I know people like to root against England, it would be great for Harry Kane to win one time. Broussard: Last time we saw him in the World Cup. Tough outing for him. He had the penalty against Argentina, the foul led to their penalty kick and opened the scoring for them. Then got substituted for in the first half. That game went down as one of the best ever. But since then? He has been on a tear. You mentioned the Ballon D’Or, he’s the reigning winner of the Ballon D’Or award. He’s an amazing player and will he continue his rise? Because he’s on a historic run and if he caps it off with a World Cup win this surge will go down as one of the best we’ve seen. Wright: He’s the oldest player on our list by a mile, he’s 40-years old. And because of his playing style, which relies so little on athleticism, it feels like he could play forever. He also has been the reason that Croatia has been one of the biggest stories of each of the last two World Cups. There are only two teams to make back-to-back World Cup semifinals in each of the last two. France, a perennial favorite and Croatia, led by Luka Modric. He’s teammates with Christian Pulisic on the club side and here is my favorite stat from our entire list: From 2008 to 2021 the 14 Ballon D’Or Trophies that were given out. One didn’t go to Messi or Ronaldo. 2018: It went to this man, Luka Modric. He’s an all-time legend, see if he can get Croatia on its third consecutive deep run in this tournament. Wright: Quite simply, I think, certainly arguably, maybe in-arguably, the greatest center back in the world of this century. He’s 34 years old, he plays for Liverpool. Also, the last World Cup for his country, the Netherlands, ended in utter heartbreak. They played Argentina, obviously the eventual champs. They’re down 2 late, they get it even, they get to penalties, they lose on penalties, including a missed penalty by Virgil Van Djik. His country Netherlands is one of six countries to ever play in three World Cup finals. They are the only one of those six to never win a World Cup. If they’re finally going to do it, he’ll be the player of the tournament. Broussard: He’s one of the most beloved players in the world because he grew the game in Asia in a way that goals and assists can’t measure. He’s one of the greatest Asian players ever, if not, the greatest. 10-time Best Footballer in Asia award-winner. 10-times. He’s lost some of his top-end speed but still can be dynamic on the counter-attack which has always been one of his signature traits. He also played 4 ½ years for Mauricio Pochettino, the Team USA coach, they won a championship back in 2019 together so that’s a storyline to look at as well. Wildes: Torn loyalties here for me because Germany is in Group E with Curacao, my squad. He had some setbacks with his ankle. Seems to be OK. Playing for Bayern. Electric player, great ball control. Germany, looking for their fifth World Cup, open up with Curacao in Houston, June 14. Wright: Last World Cup, as a teenager, he started every World Cup match for England, but now he’s a team leader and some believe he’s the best player on the team. He scored one of the best goals of the decade in the 2024 Euros against Slovakia. If England is finally going to break through, this young man, who finished third in Ballon d’Or voting in 2024, is going to have to be brilliant. Broussard: He’s going to have to be huge for Senegal. He’s 34 years old, he’s kind of past his prime, but he’s one of the best African players of all time, and in 2025, he was the AFCON Player of the Tournament. He still has a lot left and we’ll see if he can turn back the clock and lead Senegal to another great run. Wildes: A friend of the show and anchor of the United States’ defense. He talks a little bit of trash. He had some choice words for Paraguay when we got into it in a friendly. He grew up in Alabama and ended our interview with “Roll Tide.” 2025 U.S. Men’s Player of the Year. I think his star is going to shine brightly. Wright: I watched him in person, in Milan, score and assist on a goal in their first game as the defending Serie A champions. He’s an electric player for what flatly is a historically great Argentina squad. They won the Copa in ‘21 and ’24, and in the middle of that, they won the World Cup. In that 2024 Copa run, he scored five goals as Argentina went on a historic run of international dominance. Broussard: I love this guy. He’s making his World Cup debut. He is one of the most exciting and entertaining players in the world and might have the fastest feet in the world when he has the ball. He tries the audacious moves and plays during the game — you’re almost shocked that he tries them, but then he actually completes a lot of them. I can’t wait to see what this guy does in his first time on the big stage. Wildes: Is he the best player in the world? Some people say yes. He reminds me a little bit of Kyrie Irving the way that he handles the ball. It’s classic Spanish possession football. Spain, of course, is always a powerhouse but hasn’t made it past the Round of 16 in the last three World Cups. Wright: 27-year-old defender for PSG. Fresh off of carrying Morocco to the semis of the 2022 World Cup. He’s the reigning African Player of the Year. His defense was the story of their run in 2022. In the five games before their semifinal loss, they allowed one total goal. However, despite being a defender, he is a legitimate goal-scoring threat. Broussard: This guy lives under a microscope as the captain of Manchester United. He’s one of the great leaders in the post. He’s really passionate and it comes out. Everyone will love him because of that. But can he get Portugal a World Cup win? That’s what this is all about. He’s creative, his passing range is limitless, he covers all types of ground on the field. It’s almost like having two guys in one body. He’s fun to watch. Wildes: Born in Brooklyn, “First Things First” mainstay when he went on that scoring tear in the Champions League, five goals in 10 games. At the Copa America, he had two goals in three games. We’re going to have a lot of eyes on Pulisic as our goalscorer, but Balogun can put the ball in the back of the net as well. I’m expecting a quality tournament from Flo Balogun. Wright: 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder. The very rare late bloomer for Brazil. He gets overshadowed with his club team because of Lamine Yamal; he gets overshadowed for Brazil sometimes because of Vini Jr., but he’s fresh off of a top-five Ballon d’Or finish. He is my pick for the Golden Ball, and Brazil will return to its birthright, winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002. Broussard: Can he return to form that he showed a year or so ago when he led Egypt to the knockout rounds? He’s one of the greatest African players of all time, a two-time African Footballer of the Year; last year, he was phenomenal for Liverpool, leading them to the Premier League championship, but he’s kind of gone into a slump since then. But, here comes to African Cup of Nations, he turns it around and plays tremendously. He seems to be rounding back into form at just the right time. Wildes: Only 24 years old and already in his second World Cup. He has three goals for England in 2022 and he’s already one of the best passers in the world. He plays with a joy, he’s fun to watch. I have England to win it, or at least go further than usual. Wright: Listen, he’s 27 years old, he plays for Juventus, he can play literally any position but keeper. 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We have a bizarre story to report from the world of hip hop.
Authorities say Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was among the victims allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint at a Dallas recording studio earlier this year.
And nine people, including fellow rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, have been federally charged in connection with the incident.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the victims were lured to Dallas on January 10 under the pretense of a recording contract meeting, a setup that prosecutors now describe as a coordinated armed ambush.
Federal prosecutors allege that Lontrell Williams Jr., better known as Pooh Shiesty, invited Gucci Mane and two others to a studio under the pretense of discussing business matters.
Instead, investigators say, the location became the site of a violent armed robbery.
According to the DOJ complaint, the suspects held multiple victims at gunpoint, forced a record label head to sign paperwork, and robbed others of cash, jewelry, and luxury items.
The complaint also says one victim was choked from behind until nearly unconscious, and that Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.) allegedly blocked the studio door, preventing people from escaping as the robbery unfolded.
Eight of the nine alleged suspects were arrested this week in Dallas, Memphis, and Nashville, authorities say.
Among those charged publicly are Pooh Shiesty, Big30, and several others.
The DOJ says investigators used surveillance footage, cellphone data, fingerprint evidence, and social media posts to tie the suspects to the scene and the events leading up to the incident.
Officials have pointed to posts showing large amounts of cash and jewelry believed to have been stolen, as well data showing travel patterns from Memphis to Dallas in the days before the ambush.
All nine defendants are now charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping under federal law — offenses that, if convicted, could carry sentences of up to life in prison, prosecutors say.
The FBI’s Dallas Violent Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation, with support from multiple federal, state, and local agencies, the Department of Justice said.
Gucci Mane, whose real name is Radric Davis, is a major figure in hip hop whose influence stretches back decades and who helped shape trap music and Southern rap.
Pooh Shiesty was signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records imprint before the alleged incident, making the nature of the accusations especially bizarre.
For now, prosecutors are continuing their work as the case moves through the federal system, and authorities have said additional details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. It will also close or repurpose all nine of its regional offices, create 15 state offices, and shutter research and development facilities in more than 30 states. According to a news release, the plan is intended to make the agency more “nimble, efficient [and] effective.” Forest Service leaders told staff on a call after the announcement that no changes will be made to fire and aviation management programs or field-based operational firefighters.
Since first announcing its intent to reorganize the agency last July, the Trump administration has marketed the plan as a way to streamline Forest Service operations, with a focus on boosting timber production and communicating more closely with local communities. But during a congressional hearing and public comment period on the subject last summer, more than 80% of the 14,000 public comments submitted were negative, with many tribal representatives, conservation groups and former Forest Service staffers opposing the move. A U.S. Department of Agriculture summary of public comments included concerns that relocating Forest Service staff and further cuts to its budgets “could compromise ecological management, public access, and employee morale.” The current plan incorporates many elements of the original proposal, including the move to Salt Lake City and the closure of regional offices.
“Nobody is asking for this,” said Robert Bonnie, who oversaw the Forest Service as a Department of Agriculture undersecretary during the Obama administration. “None of the farm groups want this. No one in conservation wants this. Nobody.” To Bonnie and other former Forest Service staff, the plan, which will uproot thousands of employees, looks like it will only make the agency’s existing troubles worse, especially given the past year of deep cuts and chaos.
“This is not going to strengthen the Forest Service, it is going to weaken it,” Bonnie said. “It’s not about solving problems, it’s about blowing things up.”
None of the farm groups want this. No one in conservation wants this. Nobody.
Mary Erickson, a retired Custer Gallatin National Forest supervisor, had more questions than answers after the announcement. “I’m not going to say if it’s good or bad at this point,” she said. “It’s just such a sweeping change with no real analysis about if there would be cost savings.”
Under the new proposal, some states will have their own offices and others will be lumped together, similar to the organization of the Bureau of Land Management. This will be a new approach for the country’s 154 national forests, which have long been managed by the nine regional offices that will be shuttered or repurposed. Now, forests in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Idaho will each be managed by their own state office. Forests in Nevada and Utah, however, will be managed together, as will forests in Colorado and Kansas.
Some Forest Service research facilities, including the Rocky Mountain Research Station in Fort Collins, Colorado, will stay open. Others, including the research station in Portland, Oregon, which is responsible for critical work on species like spotted owls, will be closed. Losing local leadership “is not going to improve the programs,” said former Forest Service wildlife biologist Eric Forsman. Forsman, who retired in 2016, studied spotted owls and red tree voles at the agency’s Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, which will remain in operation. “It may help budgets,” he added, “but it won’t improve the quality of the research or the amount of research that gets done.”
Erickson and others were also concerned about the plan to move high-level bureaucrats out of D.C., where the nation’s law- and policymakers reside. “I would push back on this idea that moving out of D.C. is moving closer to the people you serve. That’s not the role of the national office,” Erickson said. The national office, she added, is supposed to coordinate and create guidance based on national policy. “Forests and districts have always been the heart of local communities and local delivery.”
After talking with current and former Forest Service staffers following Tuesday’s announcement, she also worries that, at least in the short term, disarray created by the reorganization will hamstring the agency’s ability to address the complex and worsening challenges that modern forests face. Those include tree disease outbreaks, the growing wildland-urban interface and climate change-induced drought. The Forest Service is already reeling from the loss of thousands of employees during the last year, through the terminations and deferred resignations effected by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
The reorganization may also lead to states playing an even bigger role in forest management, said Kevin Hood, executive director of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, who retired in 2025 after decades working in the Forest Service throughout the West. While local coordination isn’t bad in theory, he said, he’s concerned the new structure will be a step toward ceding the management of national forests and other public lands to states.
Tribal representatives, several of whom declined to comment for this story, voiced concerns during the July public comment process that the reorganization would lead to losses of expertise and fractured relationships. Mass staff relocations, one representative wrote, would “destroy irreplaceable knowledge about Treaty rights, forest conditions, and working relationships built over decades, and new staff unfamiliar with the land will make mistakes.”
For many people in conservation, the Forest Service reorganization feels like déjà vu, or even a recurring nightmare.
In 2019, during Trump’s first term, his administration announced a plan to move nearly all Bureau of Land Management staff out of the agency’s D.C. headquarters to Grand Junction, Colorado — then a 66,000-person city located hundreds of miles from a major airport. As with the March 31 Forest Service announcement, the administration said the change would put high-level staff closer to the mostly-Western lands they manage. Instead, many of those staff left the agency altogether, said Tracy Stone-Manning, who directed the BLM under President Joe Biden and is now president of The Wilderness Society.
In fact, by the time the Grand Junction office opened in 2020, only 41 of the 328 BLM employees expected to move West chose to do so, according to a High Country News investigation. For many, moving meant uprooting their entire family, and required a spouse to find a new job in a much smaller market.
The reorganization cost taxpayers $28 million. And the Biden administration ended up moving many high-level positions back to D.C., though it did keep some agency leaders in the Grand Junction office, which it renamed the agency’s “Western Headquarters.” John Gale, who headed the office for two years under Biden, sees merit in searching for ways to improve public-lands management. But restructuring and relocation need to be done thoughtfully and carefully to be effective, he said.
That’s because agencies lose irreplaceable institutional knowledge when people with decades of experience are forced out the door, said Stone-Manning. And while that may not have been the first Trump administration’s intention, it was indeed the outcome of the BLM reorganization. She and others expect the Forest Service to suffer the same fate, with even more dire results for the public.
“Our public lands are not being cared for the way they need to be,” she said. “And what that means is ultimately people will throw up their hands and say the federal government can’t manage them, let’s sell them off.”
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