Lionel Messi fitness becomes Argentina's big worry
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What comes to mind when you think of the top men's FIFA World Cup moments? It could be Diego Maradona carving through England's defense for the Goal of the Century. Or, a legend l
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Nicolas Otamendi announces Argentina retirement after 2026 World Cup, leaving Messi as the only 2014 WC squad survivor
With Nicolas Otamendi announcing his retirement from Argentina national team after the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi will be left as the only survivor from the 2014 Brazil WC squad. Nicolas Otamendi has been one of the cornerstones and leaders of Argentina during one of the most successful eras in the national team’s history,
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Last World Cups for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi? Schedule, World Cup histories for CR7, Messi
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo enter the 2026 World Cup with legendary resumes with plenty of similarities and some big differences.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner,
The 2026 World Cup could potentially see three players reach an unprecedented feat.
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Lionel Messi’s return to Barcelona after 2022 World Cup was blocked by Joan Laporta over ‘power war,’ reveals Xavi Hernández
Former coach Xavi Hernandez revealed that Lionel Messi could've returned to Barcelona after winning the 2022 World Cup, but the move ended up being turned down by president Joan Laporta over a "power war" between the two.
Lionel Messi declined to commit to representing Argentina in the 2026 World Cup when speaking to reporters Thursday, per The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas. Messi's comments came after he scored two goals against Venezuela Thursday in what he told reporters ...
A two-time World Cup winner has made a bold claim about Neymar, placing him above both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The debate over football’s greatest players rarely lacks strong opinions, but this one stands out given the source.
We go inside a new immersive Lionel Messi experience, break down a must-watch Brazil vs. Morocco matchup, and visit Kansas City as World Cup base camps take shape. Plus, a look at how the game is growing through community-driven events.