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/ 2 days agoArgentina vs Zambia: Confirmed lineups for Lionel Messi’s farewell to fans ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Argentina is facing Zambia on Tuesday, making this Lionel Messi's farewell to local fans prior to their trip to North America for the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 3 days agoBruno Fernandes makes captain debut for Portugal vs Mexico: who else wore the armband in Cristiano Ronaldo’s era?
In the friendly against Mexico, Bruno Fernandes made his debut as Portugal captain, prompting questions on who else got the chance to use the captain armband in Cristiano Ronaldo's era in the national team.
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/ 3 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future beyond 2026 World Cup uncertain, says Roberto Martinez
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stated that he doesn't even know when Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from international soccer with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
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/ 3 days agoNeymar’s 2026 World Cup chances in doubt as Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil squad is ‘quite defined’
Neymar has suffered yet another blow in his chances to be in the 2026 World Cup as head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Brazil's final squad is "quite defined."
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/ 3 days agoArgentina boss Lionel Scaloni warns players will be cut based on performances ahead of 2026 World Cup squad
While defining the final 26-player list for the 2026 World Cup, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni warned his players that the cut will be based on performances.
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/ 3 days agoLionel Messi to start for Argentina vs Zambia after disappointing display against Mauritania, says Lionel Scaloni
After a disappointing performance against Mauritania, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be starting in the game against Zambia next Tuesday.
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/ 4 days agoLionel Messi’s exit from FC Barcelona was ‘the right decision,’ says president Joan Laporta
After being reelected, president Joan Laporta said that Lionel Messi's departure from FC Barcelona ended up being "the right decision."
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/ 4 days agoCasemiro reportedly gets closer to Messi’s Inter Miami despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr interest
Set to depart from Manchester United after the 2026 World Cup, Casemiro is reportedly getting closer to playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami rather than with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
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/ 4 days agoCristiano Ronaldo reportedly enters final stage of recovery as Al Nassr face SPL schedule changes
While Al Nassr face more schedule changes, now in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly entered the final stage of his recovery from injury.
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/ 4 days agoWhy aren’t Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele playing for France in friendly against Colombia?
With France set to face Colombia, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele's absence in the starting lineup raised some doubts among fans.
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/ 4 days agoKylian Mbappe cites Cristiano Ronaldo amid Real Madrid criticism over 2026 World Cup preparation
Amid the scrutiny he's received over his preparation for the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappe addressed the situation by mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo.
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/ 6 days agoArgentina claims narrow 2-1 win over Mauritania despite quiet Lionel Messi performance
With a quiet performance from Lionel Messi, Argentina collected a 2-1 win in the friendly against Mauritania.
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/ 6 days agoArgentina vs Mauritania: Confirmed lineups for Lionel Messi’s final games ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Argentina and Mauritania are clashing on Friday, in one of the last Lionel Messi games with the national team prior to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 6 days agoBarcelona confirm Raphinha injury after France clash: How does this affect his 2026 World Cup preparation with Brazil?
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury in the game against France, a news that could end up jeopardizing his dream of performing in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil.
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/ 6 days agoWhy isn’t Lionel Messi playing for Argentina in international friendly vs. Mauritania?
Set to face Mauritania on Friday, Argentina star Lionel Messi is starting the game on the subs bench.