latest articles by Gianni Taina

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/ 2 days agoLionel Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal in 115 games: How long did it take Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr?
Lionel Messi reached 100 goals for Inter Miami in just 115 games, the fastest of his career, but Cristiano Ronaldo still beat him to the mark with Al Nassr, doing it in two fewer appearances.

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/ 3 days agoLionel Messi’s Argentina World Cup comeback over England still haunts Thomas Tuchel months later
Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years. Months later, the wound still hasn't closed […]

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/ 3 days agoChristian Pulisic reportedly set to be left out of USMNT’s roster as Pochettino turns to a young gem
Christian Pulisic will reportedly not be included on the United States men's national team's first roster of the new World Cup cycle, according to multiple sources cited by Doug McIntyre of FOX Sports. U.S. Soccer is set to officially announce Mauricio Pochettino's squad on Thursday ahead of upcoming exhibition games against Chile, Peru, Canada and […]

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/ 3 days agoYamal and Raphinha surpass Barcelona scoring mark last set by Messi and Fabregas 15 years ago
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal have combined for 16 goals through six matchdays, surpassing a Barcelona record held by Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas since 2011-12.

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/ 3 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s scuffle with Matias Palacios during Al Ain loss brings back 2024 incident
Cristiano Ronaldo and Matias Palacios got tangled up in a physical scuffle during Al Nassr's 4-0 loss to Al Ain, echoing a nearly identical incident between the two players from November 2024.

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/ 3 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr fall short of the scoring world record across all competitions after 4-0 loss to Al Ain
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr set a record for scoring in 94 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches, but their 4-0 loss to Al Ain closed the door on a bigger prize: the true world record for consecutive scoring across all competitions, which still belongs to another club entirely.

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/ 3 days agoWhy is Julian Alvarez not playing for Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna in 2026-27 LaLiga season?
Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid's LaLiga clash with Osasuna as he recovers from a muscle injury.

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/ 4 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s AFC Champions League Golden Boot bid starts scoreless as three players share the early lead
Cristiano Ronaldo went scoreless in Al Nassr's 4-0 defeat to Al Ain, the worst possible start to his AFC Champions League Elite Golden Boot bid as three players already sit tied atop the scoring charts with hat-tricks.

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/ 4 days agoAFA president reveals date for Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell to Argentina national team
AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his farewell match with Argentina on October 6 against Benin at El Monumental.

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/ 4 days agoWhy aren’t Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva starting for Real Madrid vs Elche in 2026-27 LaLiga season?
Jose Mourinho left out Jude Bellingham and Bernardo Silva from his starting lineup for Real Madrid's Matchday 6 clash against Elche in the 2026-27 LaLiga season, opting for a reshuffled midfield and attack at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero. The most likely explanation behind the decision is squad management ahead of a decisive week. Real […]

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/ 4 days agoCristiano Ronaldo suffers 4-0 loss with Al Nassr: Where does it rank among his career-worst defeats?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr endured their heaviest defeat since the forward's arrival in Saudi Arabia, falling 4-0 to Al Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite opener.

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/ 4 days agoSimeone reveals the main factor behind his Messi pick over Yamal and Dembele for the 2026 Ballon d’Or
Diego Simeone brushed aside Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé's own Ballon d'Or claims to back Lionel Messi, pointing to his World Cup run with Argentina at 39 years old as the deciding factor.

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/ 4 days agoAFC Champions League Elite prize money: How much could Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr earn for winning the title?
With a $50.5 million prize pool now on the line, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have both financial and personal incentive to finally land the AFC Champions League Elite title that has eluded them in recent campaigns.

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/ 7 days agoAl Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou criticizes Saudi Pro League schedule after draw with Al Khaleej
Ange Postecoglou hit out at the Saudi Pro League's packed fixture list after Al Nassr's draw with Al Khaleej.

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/ 7 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr break 87-year-old world record for longest scoring streak in soccer history
Al Nassr broke an 87-year-old record held by River Plate for the longest scoring streak in league soccer history.
