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World Cup
/ 101 days agoLionel Scaloni reportedly identifies five backup players for Argentina ahead of possible last-minute World Cup call-ups
With some players dealing with physical setbacks, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified five backup players that could have a last-minute call-up to be part of the 2026 World Cup.

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/ 101 days agoLionel Messi and Son Heung-min lead MLS as league ranks seventh in 2026 World Cup player count
Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min are headlining a historic World Cup for Major League Soccer, as a record-breaking contingent pushes MLS to seventh among all global leagues in player representation.

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/ 102 days agoWhy was the friendly between Haiti and New Zealand delayed ahead of the 2026 World Cup?
The game between Haiti and New Zealand, expected to kick off at 8 PM ET, suffered a sudden delay leaving the fans in awe.

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/ 102 days agoCristiano Ronaldo sees Al Nassr coaching options narrow as Marco Silva reportedly agrees to Benfica job
With Al Nassr facing an urgent search to replace the departed Jorge Jesus, Cristiano Ronaldo's managerial options have narrowed significantly following reports that Fulham boss Marco Silva has agreed to take over at Benfica.

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/ 102 days agoLionel Messi’s Inter Miami must overcome multiple obstacles to complete Casemiro signing
Despite being linked with Lionel Messi's side, Inter Miami will face multiple obstacles to pull off Casemiro's signing in the summer transfer window.

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/ 102 days ago‘Cristiano Ronaldo will get penalties like Messi in Qatar’: Uruguay icon Lugano makes bold World Cup prediction about Portugal
Uruguay icon Diego Lugano made a bold World Cup prediction on Portugal, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo will get penalties like Lionel Messi in Qatar."

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/ 102 days agoLionel Messi reportedly handed major boost as Guillermo Hoyos set to remain Inter Miami coach through 2026 MLS season
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly taken the decision to leave Guillermo Hoyos as the head coach until the end of the 2026 MLS season.

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/ 103 days agoLionel Messi reportedly sidelined from main group during Argentina’s first World Cup training session
With Argentina completing its first World Cup training session, Lionel Messi has been reportedly sidelined from the main group of players, following an specific recovering program.

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/ 103 days agoRodri leaves door open to Real Madrid ahead of World Cup as Jose Mourinho could play key role in potential transfer
While Jose Mourinho could play a pivotal role in his potential signing, Rodri has left the door open to Real Madrid, stating he will finalize his future after the conclusion of the World Cup.

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/ 103 days agoBenjamin Cremaschi reportedly set to leave Messi’s Inter Miami on permanent deal for Serie A
Reports have surfaced announcing Benjamin Cremaschi's permanent departure from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to continue his career in the Italian Serie A.

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/ 103 days agoLamine Yamal to wear No. 19 for World Cup debut just like Lionel Messi: Who gets Spain’s No. 10?
Mirroring Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal has been assigned with the number 19 for his first World Cup, leaving Spain's number 10 to another star teammate.

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/ 103 days agoLionel Messi could see teammates cut from Argentina’s World Cup roster as Scaloni reportedly sets fitness deadline
Lionel Messi could see changes in Argentina's World Cup roster as head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly set a fitness deadline for players to meet.

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/ 103 days agoInfantino’s FIFA approves new rule changes for 2026 World Cup, expanding VAR powers and penalizing players for covering their mouths
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Gianni Infantino's FIFA has approved a new bundle of rules, such as the expansion of the VAR powers and the penalization of players for covering their mouths during confrontations.

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/ 104 days ago‘I was afraid I could miss the World Cup’: Lamine Yamal addresses injury scare before Spain call-up
Lamine Yamal opened up over the injury scare he had with Barcelona, claiming "I was afraid I could miss the World Cup" with Spain.

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/ 104 days agoLionel Messi reportedly expected to recover before Argentina’s 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria
Currently dealing with a muscle overload, Lionel Messi is reportedly expected to recover prior to Argentina's 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria in the group phase.
