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/ 4 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti leads Luis de la Fuente and Zinedine Zidane among highest-paid national team coaches as Lionel Scaloni’s place raises eyebrows

Yet, amidst the glittering fortunes of the top earners, a glaring anomaly remains: the shockingly modest standing of Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, whose monumental recent triumphs are scarcely reflected in his earthly reward.
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/ 8 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence could be blessing in disguise as Portugal makes history against Denmark after breaking 34-year FIFA record

Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 without its captain, producing a historic attacking display that has made Ronaldo’s absence impossible to ignore while simultaneously giving the national team another reason to believe in its new era.
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/ 9 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s conflict with Jorge Jesus takes dangerous turn for Portugal as 2030 FIFA World Cup threat emerges

Pedro Proenca has reportedly been urged by political, business and financial figures to find a solution, raising new questions about what the conflict could mean for Portugal beyond the immediate future of its national team.
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/ 9 days ago

Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 cannot be retired by Argentina under FIFA rules, but surprising workaround to protect his legacy emerges

FIFA rules prevent Argentina from permanently retiring the number for major tournaments, yet there is another way the national team could keep Messi's famous shirt untouched under certain circumstances.
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/ 19 days ago

Lionel Messi loses seven teammates for Inter Miami’s clash vs Columbus Crew due to FIFA break

Inter Miami will be without seven players on national team duty for their clash with Columbus Crew, on top of an already thin squad due to injuries, though Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will still be available.
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/ 22 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo heads into FIFA break as international goals record stands tall at 146: How many does Lionel Messi have?

Heading into the upcoming international break, Ronaldo's incredible scoring record remains unmatched, while Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell to the national team.
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/ 27 days ago

Argentina’s first rivals without Lionel Messi reportedly confirmed ahead of FIFA’s green light

While waiting for FIFA's green light for the official announcement, the first Argentina rivals without Lionel Messi have been reportedly confirmed.
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/ 39 days ago

Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 Argentina shirt can’t be retired because of a FIFA regulation

Argentina fans are pushing to retire Lionel Messi's No. 10 jersey for good, but a FIFA regulation on squad numbering stands in the way.
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/ 41 days ago

Report: Argentina could hand Lionel Messi a farewell match during next FIFA window

Argentina could organize a farewell match for Lionel Messi during the next FIFA window, according to reports, though the idea still depends on Messi's willingness.
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/ 45 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina receive FIFA boost as Paredes, Molina and Almada can serve World Cup suspensions in friendlies

After the confirmation of the suspensions, Lionel Messi's Argentina received a great piece of news from FIFA as Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada can serve their suspension received from the World Cup in friendlies.
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/ 47 days ago

Gianni Infantino sees support grow as Argentina icons Zanetti, Cambiasso and Pastore back him ahead of FIFA election

With the FIFA elections approaching, Argentina icons Javier "Pupi" Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, and Javier Pastore offered Gianni Infantino their support in a public letter.
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/ 47 days ago

Angel Di Maria on FIFA’s punishment to Argentina players for the 2026 World Cup: ‘It’s exaggerated’

Angel Di Maria weighed in on FIFA's sanctions against several Argentina players stemming from the chaotic ending of the 2026 World Cup final, calling the punishments excessive. Speaking in the mixed zone following Rosario Central's draw against Talleres at Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Di Maria was asked about the suspensions handed down to his […]
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/ 51 days ago

Claudio Tapia’s AFA responds to FIFA’s harsh punishment against Argentina with appeal plan

AFA president Claudio Tapia responded to the punishment FIFA handed Argentina over the incidents at the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 52 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina receive harsh FIFA punishment following 2026 World Cup incidents

Lionel Messi's Argentina received a harsh sanction from FIFA, following several incidents throughout their campaign at the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 59 days ago

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency at risk as UEFA executives reportedly seek his exit and push for rotating presidents

Gianni Infantino's continuity as FIFA president is highly in doubt as UEFA executives are reportedly looking for his exit and establish a system of rotating presidents in FIFA.