ALL POSTS TAGGED "Finalissima"

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/ 12 days ago

Argentina star Dibu Martinez relieved by Finalissima cancellation vs Spain: ‘We would have lost’

Emiliano Martinez admitted that Argentina could have run into trouble if they had faced Spain in the Finalissima.
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/ 13 days ago

Why isn’t the Argentina vs Spain Finalissima 2026 clash happening today, March 27?

The soccer world was expecting a blockbuster clash as Lionel Messi prepared to lead Argentina against the rising force of Lamine Yamal and Spain.
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/ 20 days ago

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente criticizes Argentina over Finalissima cancellation

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente put all the responsibility of the Finalissima's cancellation on Argentina.
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/ 20 days ago

Argentina declared Finalissima winners by Conmebol president, who blasts Spain: ‘They didn’t show up’

Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez considered Argentina the winners of the Finalissima that was never played against Spain.
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/ 20 days ago

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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/ 22 days ago

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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/ 23 days ago

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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/ 24 days ago

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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/ 25 days ago

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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/ 25 days ago

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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/ 25 days ago

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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/ 25 days ago

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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/ 27 days ago

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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/ 27 days ago

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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/ 27 days ago

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.