Gianni Taina

Gianni Taina

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Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist fluent in English and Spanish who specializes in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He joined World Soccer Talk in 2026, where he covers breaking news, produces original stories, and provides live coverage of major soccer events for a U.S. audience. Before joining World Soccer Talk, Gianni worked at Bolavip US, where he covered a wide range of sports and contributed original reporting and real-time coverage of high-profile events. He began his professional journalism career in 2020 at Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a sports writer. Known for his ability to react quickly to breaking news and perform under pressure, Gianni has become a valuable member of the editorial team.

education

Gianni earned his degree in Communication from Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, providing him with a strong foundation in media and journalism.

interests

Gianni is passionate about delivering dynamic and timely sports coverage to a wide audience. His focus on soccer sees him keep a close eye on popular teams and competitions, as well as global stars such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also delivers unique insights into the NBA and tennis, and his bilingual skills allow him to connect with diverse sports fans worldwide. Particularly interested in the intersection of international sports and cultural narratives, Gianni continually seeks to refine his reporting and storytelling to engage and inform his readership.

latest articles by Gianni Taina

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Is 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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Is 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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Raphinha’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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Raphinha 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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Lionel 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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Lionel 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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Why 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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Lionel 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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Lamine 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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Zinedine 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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Luis 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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Harry 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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Lionel 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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Lionel 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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Why 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.