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/ 71 days agoMessi’s Argentina vs Mexico in Las Vegas? Potential date emerges ahead of 2026 World Cup
This could be the last chance to see Lionel Messi in an Argentina jersey on U.S. soil, with farewell matches planned in Miami and Chicago.
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/ 71 days agoNot Lamine Yamal or Dembélé: Lionel Messi leads 2025 as the player with the most goal contributions
At 38 years old, Lionel Messi leads world soccer in 2025 with 30 goals and 13 assists, totaling 43 contributions for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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/ 71 days agoWith Lionel Messi, confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs New York City in MLS
Inter Miami can clinch an MLS playoff spot and fight for the Eastern Conference lead when Lionel Messi and company face NYCFC at Citi Field.
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/ 71 days agoConfirmed: First Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clásico of the season gets official date and time
Madrid enters the clash unbeaten under Xabi Alonso, fueled by Kylian Mbappé’s scoring form, while Barça looks to recover with Hansi Flick.
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/ 72 days agoLionel Messi and Inter Miami to recover Luis Suárez for next match: Which other players could return under Mascherano?
Inter Miami welcome back Luis Suárez from suspension just in time for the playoff push, reuniting him with Lionel Messi in attack.
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/ 72 days agoFIFA to test radical VAR change at the U-20 World Cup in Chile
The FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile will debut Football Video Support (FVS), a simplified and lower-cost alternative to VAR.
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/ 72 days agoOusmane Dembélé explains why Lionel Messi was fundamental to winning the Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembélé won his first Ballon d’Or at age 28 after a stellar season with PSG, lifting the Ligue 1, French Cup, and Champions League.
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/ 72 days agoUEFA opens case against Simeone and Liverpool after controversies on Champions League matchday
UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings after Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Atlético Madrid, charging Diego Simeone for his red card and the home club for crowd trouble.
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/ 72 days agoBarcelona sets return date for Lamine Yamal: When will he be back on the field?
Barcelona are still without Lamine Yamal, who suffered a muscle injury on international duty, but the teenager is targeting a comeback in early October.
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/ 72 days agoLamine Yamal’s father sends supportive message to his son after Ballon d’Or ceremony
Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, but many fans argued that Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s 18-year-old star, should have taken the prize.
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/ 73 days agoOusmane Dembélé secures Ballon d’Or, joining Lionel Messi as PSG’s exclusive winners
Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris, capping off the best season of his career with PSG and finally fulfilling his long-expected potential.
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/ 73 days agoWhy is Ousmane Dembélé not playing in the PSG vs Olympique Marseille clash in Ligue 1?
Dembélé’s absence forces Luis Enrique to reshuffle his attack, with Bradley Barcola starting on the right, Kvaratskhelia on the left, and Gonçalo Ramos as striker.
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/ 73 days agoReal Madrid absent again: Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius to skip Ballon d’Or gala
Real Madrid will boycott the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala, with Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr. all skipping the ceremony, according to MARCA.
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/ 73 days agoFIFA considering historic rule change for penalty kicks after the 2026 World Cup
Pierluigi Collina has proposed ending follow-up chances on penalties, a change that could take effect after the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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/ 73 days agoThe 5 youngest Ballon d’Or winners: Could Lamine Yamal break every record?
At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal could make history at the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala in Paris as the youngest winner ever, surpassing Ronaldo’s record from 1997.