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/ 908 days ago

The Messi Effect book explores story behind MLS’ record signing

A new book surrounding Lionel Messi's move to Major League Soccer is now officially in the works. The Argentina international shocked many around the world when he joined Inter Miami in the summer. Paul Tenorio, a soccer writer for The Athletic, is authoring the upcoming book entitled The Messi Effect. According to the publisher, the […]

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/ 918 days ago

Ballon d'Or's overemphasis on national duty saps award's weight

Lionel Messi won his record eighth Ballon d'Or on Monday. He beat out the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior to win the award. In the last 12 months, Messi did not have his best campaign at club level. However, his performance in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup allowed Argentina to […]

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/ 924 days ago

Argentina to play Uruguay at La Bombonera in November

Argentina is playing its upcoming match against Uruguay at the historic Alberto José Armando Stadium, typically referred to as La Bombonera, in Buenos Aires. Officials selected the historic arena after considering two other stadiums in the buildup to the contest. Argentina will host their fellow South American rivals in a massive World Cup qualifier on […]

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/ 930 days ago

Di Maria decides Argentina future ahead of 2024 Copa America

Argentine enthusiasts have received mixed news regarding Angel Di Maria, a beloved figure in their soccer community. At 35 years of age, Di Maria has been a pivotal presence for the Albiceleste. He first donned the jersey in 2007. Since then, he earned over 134 caps and has scored 29 goals. He left an indelible […]

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/ 930 days ago

Messi cites reason why he’s passing on Barcelona loan move

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has squashed rumors that he will leave the club on loan this winter, with a Barcelona reunion a possibility. There were previous suggestions that the Argentine would possibly rejoin the Catalan club following the current Major League Soccer campaign. However, Messi claims that he is looking forward to resting with […]

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/ 931 days ago

Ballon d’Or decision leaked as Messi tipped to win for 8th time

Lionel Messi looks set to extend his record of Ballon d'Or titles later this month. The Argentine superstar has already collected the award seven times in his illustrious career. This is currently two more than any other player, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Nevertheless, reports out of Spain suggest that Messi will soon win his eighth Ballon […]

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/ 938 days ago

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers streaming across Fanatiz

The tournament may still be a long way off, but CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers for 2026 are already in full swing. The first global region to start the qualification process is also one of the most competitive, featuring several top teams fighting for a spot in 2026. Watching, however, is a bit of a throwback […]

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/ 944 days ago

2030 World Cup to be held across three continents says FIFA

FIFA unveiled the 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the majority of the tournament. However, the world's governing body of the sport also announced that the competition will begin in South America. In a unique decision, the opening three matches of the 2030 World Cup are in Argentina, […]

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/ 946 days ago

Messi to miss Chicago game, plans to play in Cincinnati

The ongoing injury issue with Lionel Messi has ruled him out of yet another game, this time in Chicago. Inter Miami is traveling to Soldier Field to play against the club at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. However, the Argentine superstar is not going to play, according to a new report. Gastón Edul of […]

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/ 950 days ago

Messi’s balancing act with Miami and Argentina may hurt club

The Houston Dynamo's convincing defeat of Inter Miami in Wednesday's US Open Cup Final demonstrated the Florida club's dependence on Lionel Messi. His muscle injury did more than sideline him to the bench. He was not even in the matchday squad because of the knock he picked up with Argentina. As a result, the Houston […]

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/ 955 days ago

Messi set to miss upcoming Inter Miami match with injury

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has revealed that superstar Lionel Messi will miss Sunday's matchup with Orlando. The coach told reporters on Friday that the Argentine is unfortunately dealing with scar tissue issues. Messi apparently suffered the setback during a recent game with Argentina. Along with Messi, Martino claimed that Jordi Alba is […]

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/ 963 days ago

Argentine rising talent rejects Juventus and Brighton for Man City

According to reports, Manchester City and Boca Juniors have reached an agreement on a transfer fee for forward Valentin Barco. The 19-year-old has emerged as a key player for the Argentine club, where he mostly plays in defense. Barco contributed three goals so far this year, scoring once and assisting twice, despite being a left-back. […]

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/ 964 days ago

Argentina appointed Messi assistant manager against Bolivia

Lionel Messi was not named in the Argentina squad to face Bolivia on Tuesday night, but he did feature as an assistant manager. The superstar previously scored a goal against Ecuador last week before picking up a knock late in the game. As a result of the minor injury, head coach Lionel Scaloni elected not […]

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/ 967 days ago

Messi traveling with Argentina squad to Bolivia for WC qualifier

Lionel Messi will be traveling with the Argentina squad as it takes its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign to Bolivia. Following the matchday one win over Ecuador, Messi underwent precautionary tests after he felt something. Despite concerns and questions about his availability, the squad's captain will be in La Paz. However, there are no guarantees […]

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/ 967 days ago

Real Madrid monitoring Julian Alvarez at Manchester City

Real Madrid is keeping tabs on Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. The World Cup winner with Argentina is the secondary option behind Erling Haaland at the Etihad. However, when he has had his opportunities, he continues to make the most of them. According to several reports, Los Blancos see Alvarez as a safety net if […]