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/ 92 days ago

Christian Pulisic gets major warning from USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino over 2026 World Cup spot

Mauricio Pochettino sent a message to the players of the United States men's national team, including Christian Pulisic, regarding the roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Is Christian Pulisic undervalued because he is American? Ex-USMNT star Stuart Holden thinks so, as he doesn’t hold back against popular stigma

Former USMNT midfielder Stuart Holden believes the issue goes beyond goals, assists, or Milan’s status in Serie A
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Why isn’t Lamine Yamal playing for Spain vs. Georgia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers?

Spain arrives in Tbilisi on the brink of sealing its place at the 2026 World Cup, but it will do so without Lamine Yamal, whose absence against the Georgia national team has added an unexpected layer of intrigue.
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/ 93 days ago

Argentina star Emiliano Martinez fires back at Italy coach Gattuso over World Cup qualifiers controversy

Gennaro Gattuso, head coach of Italy, criticized the South American World Cup qualifiers format, prompting a sharp response from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
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/ 93 days ago

‘Mbappe calls me every two hours,’ says Liverpool star about potential Real Madrid move

A Liverpool player spoke about the supposed interest from Real Madrid in him, and mentioned Kylian Mbappe.
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/ 93 days ago

Lionel Messi scores in Africa for the first time: Breakdown of the Argentina star’s goals by continent

Argentina defeated Angola 2–0 with a goal from Lionel Messi, who scored for the first time in Africa with his national team.
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/ 93 days ago

Video: Lionel Messi scores 115th goal for Argentina in international friendly vs. Angola

In a friendly matchup between Argentina and Angola, Lionel Messi scored his team’s second goal.
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Lamine Yamal receives unexpected backing from Real Madrid star amid Spain–Barcelona rift

A Real Madrid player spoke out in defense of Lamine Yamal amid the ongoing controversy between Spain and Barcelona.
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Why isn’t Julian Alvarez playing for Argentina vs. Angola in 2025 international friendly?

Argentina face Angola in an international friendly, and Julian Alvarez will not be part of the squad.
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/ 93 days ago

Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez help Argentina cruise past Angola 2-0 in La Albiceleste’s final 2025 international friendly

With goals from superstars Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi, Argentina cruised to a 2-0 victory and a memorable end to the year 2025.
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/ 93 days ago

Is Lionel Messi playing? Confirmed lineups for Angola vs. Argentina in 2025 international friendly

Lionel Messi’s name is already on everyone’s lips, but the biggest question—Is the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner playing?—remains shrouded in deliberate mystery, even as the world champions conclude a year of relentless preparation.
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/ 93 days ago

Kylian Mbappe declares war on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy: France and Real Madrid star shrugs off 400-goals milestone with cold eight-word reaction

As France swept aside Ukraine and sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup, the story was not only about the victory, nor the history made, but about the bold challenge the 26-year-old issued to himself.
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Kylian Mbappe injured: How serious is it, and what does it mean for France in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers and Real Madrid in La Liga?

As news spread that he had withdrawn from the national-team camp and returned to Madrid, the question pivoted sharply: problems for France, Mbappe injured—what exactly is going on?
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FC Barcelona to build Lionel Messi statue? President Laporta reveals plans for club legend’s tribute

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta made a sudden revelation on the plans of tributing Lionel Messi with a statue outside the Camp Nou.
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/ 94 days ago

Panama’s Fajardo seals Guatemala’s 2026 World Cup dreams after thrilling 3-2 CONCACAF qualifier game

Jose Fajardo helped Panama secure a 3-2 win over Guatemala, putting an end to La Azul y Blanco's 2026 World Cup dream.