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All matches will pause for Messi tribute in Argentina as clubs honor his retirement from the national team
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All matches will pause for Messi tribute in Argentina as clubs honor his retirement from the national team

A minute’s pause with applause in the middle of the matches - this is how football clubs across Argentina will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the announcement that the legend is retiring from the national team.
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team after 20 years
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Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team after 20 years

The World Cup final against Spain this summer ended in tears in front of the fans. Lionel Messi, 39, did not get the second World Cup gold he had hoped for
Messi’s Inter Miami appoints Cristian Gonzalez as new coach after poor run
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Messi’s Inter Miami appoints Cristian Gonzalez as new coach after poor run

Four losses in the last five games is not good enough for a big club like Inter Miami. That's why Lionel Messi & Co
Messi fined for altercation after Inter Miami draw with Philadelphia
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Messi fined for altercation after Inter Miami draw with Philadelphia

Lionel Messi and his teammate Ian Fray have both been fined for incidents related to the 2-2 draw against Philadelphia earlier this week.
Messi returns for Inter Miami after father’s funeral, praised by teammate: Incredible
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Messi returns for Inter Miami after father’s funeral, praised by teammate: Incredible

Lionel Messi made an emotional return for Inter Miami after the death of his father. "The fact that he played today is incredible," teammate Yannick Bright said
Messi questions future in football after father Jorge’s death
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Messi questions future in football after father Jorge’s death

Superstar Lionel Messi is unsure how long he will continue playing football at the top level after the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi.
Rodrigo de Paul pays tribute to Lionel Messi after father’s death
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Rodrigo de Paul pays tribute to Lionel Messi after father’s death

Teammate and friend Rodrigo de Paul paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the death of his father.
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies aged 68
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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies aged 68

Footballer Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Horacio Messi, has died, his family confirmed to Reuters. "Jorge was a pillar of support for the greatest player of all time throughout his career," Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys said in a statement
Casemiro scores own goal in MLS debut for Inter Miami
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Casemiro scores own goal in MLS debut for Inter Miami

Midfield star Casemiro's first MLS goal was an own goal.
Messi exempt from MLS All-Star Game after World Cup, reports say
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Messi exempt from MLS All-Star Game after World Cup, reports say

Last year he was suspended for skipping the All-Star Game - but now he is exempt. Argentina's Lionel Messi will be given a reprieve from participating in this year's All-Star Game
Casemiro to join Inter Miami and team up with Lionel Messi
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Casemiro to join Inter Miami and team up with Lionel Messi

After leaving Manchester United, it is now clear that Casemiro will continue his football career with MLS team Inter Miami, where he will be teammates with Lionel Messi.
Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer
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Messi sets three World Cup records as Mbappé becomes all-time top scorer

Despite losing the final to Spain, Lionel Messi can be happy that he set three new records during the tournament. When FIFA lists the records broken, the Argentine tops them all
Thousands Welcome Argentina Home, but Messi Is Missing
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Thousands Welcome Argentina Home, but Messi Is Missing

Despite the disappointment of losing the World Cup final to Spain, thousands of Argentines gathered to welcome their national team home. But they did not get to see Lionel Messi
Messi after World Cup final loss: The pain is enormous
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Messi after World Cup final loss: The pain is enormous

Lionel Messi breaks his silence after Sunday's heavy World Cup final loss to Spain. "The pain is enormous," the 39-year-old writes on Instagram
What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals
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What happened at the 2026 World Cup: from visa row to Trump phone call and Norway's run to the quarter-finals

A top referee who was not allowed into the United States, a Norwegian national team that made it all the way to the quarterfinals and the day Donald Trump made a famous phone call to FIFA. This happened during the six intense weeks of the World Cup
Lionel Messi in tears after what may have been his final World Cup final appearance
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Lionel Messi in tears after what may have been his final World Cup final appearance

Lionel Messi took the final loss in his stride. But after receiving his silver medal from US President Donald Trump, tears came
Substitute Ferran Torres fires Spain to World Cup gold in extra time against Argentina
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Substitute Ferran Torres fires Spain to World Cup gold in extra time against Argentina

Spain has won the World Cup in football. This after a 1-0 win after extra time in the final against Argentina
World Cup final guide: Messi and Yamal meet for first time as Spain face Argentina
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World Cup final guide: Messi and Yamal meet for first time as Spain face Argentina

Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final, where the 6. 1-kilogram trophy made of 18-carat gold will be presented to the winner - likely by US President Donald Trump
Longer halftime in World Cup final could favor Argentina, says Sweden coach
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Longer halftime in World Cup final could favor Argentina, says Sweden coach

How long will the halftime break be in the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina? Many signs indicate it will be longer than the traditional 15 minutes. I think it can benefit a team like Argentina, says the women's national team's assistant coach and performance manager Niklas Egnell to TT
Mbappé becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer after brace in France's loss to England
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Mbappé becomes World Cup's all-time leading scorer after brace in France's loss to England

Despite losing to England in the bronze medal match at the World Cup, France star striker Kylian Mbappé was able to score two goals and write himself into the history books. "I would have preferred not to be the top scorer and instead play tomorrow's match," Mbappé said, according to AFP
England win World Cup bronze after 6-4 thriller against France
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England win World Cup bronze after 6-4 thriller against France

England take bronze in the World Cup after a 6-4 win over France in a high-scoring and dramatic bronze medal match, to say the least. It is the country's second World Cup medal ever
World Cup guide: Deschamps can end his France reign with a medal
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World Cup guide: Deschamps can end his France reign with a medal

France were mentioned as one of the overwhelming favorites for the World Cup gold medal, England as an outsider. Now both nations are in the bronze medal match after heavy semi-final losses, where a medal would at least be a small band-aid on the wounds
Messi and Yamal face off as football’s commercial power grows
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Messi and Yamal face off as football’s commercial power grows

Soccer stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal earn a lot of money both on and off the pitch. Tomorrow they will meet in the World Cup final in the United States, where a win could mean more than just a medal
Messi says Argentina will give it their all ahead of another World Cup final
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Messi says Argentina will give it their all ahead of another World Cup final

Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi is getting ready for another World Cup final. "We'll give it our all," he promises at a press conference in New York - and is praised by an opponent at the same time
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