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Lionel Messi’s Argentina reportedly close to securing two March friendlies after Finalissima backlash

After the cancelation of the Finalissima, Lionel Messi is now reportedly close to play two friendlies with Argentina national team in the March international break.
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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal snubbed: Why did Senegal reject Argentina and Spain pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendlies?

As Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal prepared for potential high-profile encounters, an unexpected twist emerged.
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Argentina’s March FIFA break plans revealed after Finalissima clash with Spain is cancelled

After the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled, Argentina reportedly have plans in place for the March FIFA break.
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Lamine Yamal’s Spain confirm friendly on planned Finalissima date: What about Messi’s Argentina?

While Lamine Yamal's Spain has already confirmed a friendly planned for the Finalissima date after its cancellation, questions still rise on what will happen with Lionel Messi's Argentina.
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Messi’s Argentina vs. Yamal’s Spain cancelled: AFA’s Claudio Tapia reveals the reasons behind the Finalissima’s drama

After UEFA announced the cancellation of the Finalissima between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Lamine Yamal’s Spain, criticism of the AFA intensified. As a result, President Claudio Tapia decided to reveal the reasons behind the game’s cancellation, offering his own account of the situation.
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CONMEBOL responds to UEFA over Finalissima, rejects Madrid as venue over neutrality concerns as Messi stance reportedly emerges

While Lionel Messi's stance over the Finalissima reportedly emerges, CONMEBOL has issued a response to UEFA, rejecting Madrid as a venue over sporting equity concerns.
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Lionel Messi vs. Lamine Yamal clash cancelled as UEFA makes final decision on Argentina vs. Spain Finalissima clash

Following the conflict in the Middle East, UEFA and CONMEBOL had to make major changes regarding the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain. Facing the impossibility of reaching an agreement, the clash between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi has been canceled.
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Report: Argentina set two conditions for Finalissima in last attempt to keep Spain clash alive

Negotiations between Argentina and Spain continue with less than two weeks remaining before the Finalissima.
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Spain reportedly considering Plan B for Finalissima amid venue dispute with Argentina

The staging of the Finalissima against Argentina appears increasingly complicated and, in that context, Spain are considering other options.
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Report: Finalissima between Messi’s Argentina and Yamal’s Spain at serious risk of cancellation

The clash between Lionel Messi's Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain for the 2026 Finalissima is reportedly at serious risk of being cancelled.
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Messi vs. Yamal encounter at risk: Argentina-Spain Finalissima clash reportedly could be suspended for a compelling reason

Just weeks before the expected clash between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, the Finalissima has undergone several changes following the conflict in the Middle East. Faced with the proposal of a new venue, the competition could reportedly be suspended.
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Argentina send unexpected counteroffer to Spain for Finalissima venue following Madrid’s proposal

After Madrid was proposed as a possible venue for the Finalissima, the president of the Argentine Football Association spoke about another option for the clash against Spain.
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Argentina have one key condition for Finalissima venue selection, reveals Scaloni’s assistant Pablo Aimar

Pablo Aimar, an icon of the Argentina national team and assistant to coach Lionel Scaloni, spoke about the venue for the Finalissima against Spain.
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Messi vs. Yamal Finalissima clash faces backlash as Argentina reportedly reject proposed venue

After recent events, the Finalissima could change venues, ruling out Qatar for security reasons. In light of this, an iconic venue has emerged as an alternative to host the clash between Argentina and Lamine Yamal's Spain, but Lionel Messi's team has reportedly made a decision.
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Spain FA president reveals Finalissima vs. Messi’s Argentina most likely to move away from Qatar

The president of the Spain FA has revealed that the Finalissima between La Roja and Lionel Messi's Argentina is more likely than not to be moved away from Qatar.