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/ todayIs Lionel Messi playing today? Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs San Diego FC in 2026 MLS season
Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami against a struggling San Diego FC side on Sunday, fresh off lifting the Campeones Cup.

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/ 1 day agoIs Julian Alvarez playing today? Confirmed lineups for Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in 2026-27 LaLiga season
Real Madrid travel to the Metropolitano on Sunday looking to end a long winless run against city rivals Atletico Madrid, with Julian Alvarez's fitness the biggest storyline heading into the LaLiga clash.

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/ 1 day agoRaphinha’s hat-trick with Barcelona gives the Brazilian a rare feat that Lionel Messi never managed
Raphinha's hat-trick against Sevilla included a header, a right-footed finish, and a left-footed strike, a perfect hat-trick that even Messi's LaLiga-record 36 trebles never included.

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/ 1 day agoRaphinha joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in impressive LaLiga feat, aims for the Portuguese’s mark
Raphinha's hat-trick against Sevilla pushed him to 11 goals in seven LaLiga games, matching Lionel Messi's mark and leaving only Cristiano Ronaldo's record within reach.

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/ 1 day agoLionel Scaloni hints at staying on as Argentina coach despite doubts over his future after 2026 World Cup
Lionel Scaloni broke his silence on his Argentina future for the first time since the World Cup final, hinting he could stay on for the next cycle.

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/ 1 day agoLionel Messi will be joined by Nicolas Otamendi in Argentina’s farewell friendly vs Benin
Nicolás Otamendi has been included in Argentina's squad for the October 6 friendly vs. Benín, giving the retired defender his own farewell alongside Lionel Messi at the Monumental.

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/ 1 day agoWhy is Joan Garcia not playing for Barcelona vs Sevilla in the 2026-27 LaLiga season?
Joan Garcia will miss Barcelona's trip to face Sevilla in Matchday 7 of the 2026-27 LaLiga season after suffering a meniscus injury in his right knee. The Spanish goalkeeper picked up the problem during Wednesday's 7-2 rout of Racing Santander, when he slipped on the wet artificial turf while chasing down a loose ball, forcing […]

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/ 2 days agoLionel Messi’s farewell games will help Argentina’s suspended World Cup players serve bans
Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentina national team during the upcoming triple header of friendlies, closing out a cycle in which he leaves as the team's all-time leading scorer and assist provider, having led his country to its third World Cup title. Argentina will face Bolivia on September 30 […]

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/ 2 days agoLamine Yamal’s praise for Lionel Messi hints that Rodri didn’t deserve the World Cup Golden Ball
Lamine Yamal's praise for Lionel Messi's World Cup performance suggests he believes Rodri wasn't the tournament's true best player.

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/ 2 days agoZinedine Zidane unveils his first France squad, leaves out 11 players from the 2026 World Cup run
Zinedine Zidane named his first squad as France manager, taking over from Didier Deschamps after Les Bleus fell to eventual champions Spain in the World Cup semifinal. The 23-man squad will report for the opening window of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, with matches against Turkey, Belgium twice, and Italy, and it leaves out 11 […]

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/ 2 days agoLuis de la Fuente reveals Spain’s post-World Cup roster with four champions missing
Luis de la Fuente named Spain's first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures since winning the World Cup, leaving out four champions.

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/ 3 days agoHarry Kane highlights the quality behind Lionel Messi’s impact on Argentina’s World Cup run
Harry Kane opened up on his embrace with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semifinal loss, pointing to one specific quality he believes fueled Argentina's success.

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/ 3 days agoLionel Messi and Inter Miami still in the hunt for two more titles after winning the Campeones Cup
Fresh off winning the Campeones Cup, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami still have two more titles in their sights before 2026 wraps up.

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/ 3 days agoLionel Messi breaks an MLS all-time record after reaching 100 goals with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi's 100th Inter Miami goal set a new MLS all-time record as the fastest player to reach 100 goals with a single club across all competitions.

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/ 3 days agoWhy is Enzo Fernandez not starting for Manchester City vs Norwich City in the Carabao Cup?
Enzo Fernandez was left out of Manchester City's starting lineup against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with Enzo Maresca opting to rotate his squad after the Manchester derby.
