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Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in Argentina.
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What Messi Means
Following Argentina's World Cup final loss, the legacy of Lionel Messi and the future of the national team are under scrutiny.
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Spain suffocates Lionel Messi and Argentina, wins World Cup on Ferran Torres' extra-time winner
Spain secures the 2026 World Cup title with a narrow 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.
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Lionel Messi Shows His True Colors With Pre-World Cup Final Message
Lionel Messi makes history as the first man to start in three World Cup finals amid speculation over his retirement.
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Spain cancels training before World Cup final; Argentina delayed by storms
Spain secures the 2026 World Cup title with a narrow victory over Argentina in a final marked by pre-game weather disruptions.
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Qatar was Messi’s coronation. This World Cup is his masterpiece.
Lionel Messi's potential retirement looms as Argentina prepares for the World Cup Final.
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Messi has work to catch Mbappé for the Golden Boot. A 3rd Golden Ball is in reach in World Cup final
Lionel Messi eyes a third Golden Ball and a challenge to Kylian Mbappé for the Golden Boot as the 2026 World Cup final approaches.
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Latin America unites to cheer against Argentina in FIFA World Cup final
The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has prompted a rare regional divide, with many across Latin America aligning against Argentina.
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Spanish Soccer Created the GOAT. The Only Problem Is That He Plays for Argentina.
Reports examine the historical 'what-if' of Lionel Messi potentially representing Spain internationally instead of Argentina.
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‘Spanish style’ wins over New York’s die-hard World Cup fans ahead of final
New York City undergoes a massive cultural takeover as Argentina and Spain fans gather ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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Kylian Mbappé surpasses Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal-scoring record
Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, reaching 22 career goals during the 2026 third-place match.
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Lionel Messi Finally Addresses Iconic Photo Of Him Bathing Baby Lamine Yamal: ‘It’s Craziness’
A viral childhood photograph of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has resurfaced as the pair prepares to face off in the World Cup final.
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Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’
Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, sparking discussions on Messi's legacy and a potential 'fairytale finish.'
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Spain could make World Cup history: The first to win men's and women's trophies back-to-back
Spain is positioned to become the first nation to win back-to-back men's and women's World Cup trophies.
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Messi is the best player at the World Cup, and the best male athlete of all time
Lionel Messi's performance at the World Cup has sparked a global debate over whether he is the greatest male athlete of all time.
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Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
Lionel Messi has addressed growing public and media criticism regarding Argentina’s performance and officiating during the current World Cup.
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You can already buy the unreleased Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, provided you have $13,000
Luxury retailer Caviar has released a limited-edition Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra featuring 24-karat gold finishes ahead of the official product launch.
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World Cup final ticket prices: Spain vs Argentina most expensive US sports event ever
Spain has defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, following a tournament final that marked the most expensive sporting event in history.
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Lionel Messi sets up stunning World Cup comeback to put Argentina in final, did Tuchel cause England collapse?
Argentina advances to the World Cup final behind Lionel Messi, while England faces a collapse under Thomas Tuchel.
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Messi once bathed baby Lamine Yamal. Now they're meeting in a World Cup final
A viral 2007 photograph of Lionel Messi holding a baby Lamine Yamal has resurfaced as the two stars face off in the 2026 World Cup final.
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England's Jude Bellingham confronts Argentina players after semifinal loss, appears to slap Valentín Barco
England's Jude Bellingham faces scrutiny following reports of a physical altercation with Argentina's Valentín Barco after their World Cup semifinal.
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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
Spain secures their second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina in a physical final that went to extra time.
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Biggest MLS contenders after the World Cup break
Major League Soccer resumes play following the 2026 World Cup break, shifting focus to league title contenders and potential high-profile roster additions.
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FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal
Argentina and England have renewed their historic rivalry in a high-stakes World Cup semifinal, with Argentina advancing to face Spain in the final.
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Magic from Álvarez sees Argentina through to the World Cup semis
Argentina has advanced to the World Cup semifinals following a 3-1 victory fueled by standout performances from Julián Álvarez and Alexis Mac Allister.
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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Argentina advances to the 2026 World Cup semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time.
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Argentina vs Switzerland Stats: World Cup Quarter-Final
Argentina secures a spot in the World Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Switzerland in extra time.
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Norway vs. England odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup quarterfinal picks from proven soccer expert
Spain and Argentina prepare to face off in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final following Argentina's victory over England.
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Álvarez's return could be Argentina's antidote to their Messi dependency
Argentina faces Switzerland in a 2026 World Cup quarterfinal as the team looks to balance its reliance on 39-year-old Lionel Messi.
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Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are locked in a high-stakes competition for the Golden Boot as the 2026 World Cup approaches its conclusion.
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Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Argentina advances to the World Cup quarterfinals following a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt led by Lionel Messi.
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World Cup Daily live: Argentina, Messi produce late magic to avoid Egypt shock
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, eliminating the Egyptian side from the 2026 World Cup.
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Messi saves Argentina in historic World Cup rally past Egypt
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a historic, record-breaking World Cup comeback victory over Egypt.
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What happened in the first half of the Argentina vs Egypt World Cup match?
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt to secure a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Kylian Mbappé of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi
Kylian Mbappé moves within one goal of Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot following France's physical victory over Paraguay.
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Victorious Mbappe levels Messi in World Cup golden boot race, did Paraguay’s tactics go too far?
Kylian Mbappé ties Lionel Messi in the World Cup golden boot race following France's victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia.
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LIVE: All-Star Game rosters revealed (Watch on FOX)
Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer have revealed their 2026 All-Star rosters, sparking discussions over snubs and star selections.
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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
Lionel Messi reaches a 20-goal World Cup milestone and takes the Golden Boot lead following a narrow Argentina victory over Cape Verde.
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Cabo Verde's dream World Cup ends against Argentina, but story to give every small nation reason to believe
Cabo Verde's World Cup dream ends with narrow loss to Argentina
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Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt advances to face Lionel Messi after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout during their World Cup knockout round debut.
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Lionel Messi makes his Miami homecoming with Argentina: ‘For us this is a chance to celebrate him’
Lionel Messi and Argentina return to Miami for a high-stakes World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Cape Verde.
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Cape Verde boss warns: 'We can hurt' Argentina at World Cup
Cape Verde's historic World Cup run concludes after a dramatic encounter with Argentina, sparking global praise for the underdog nation.
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USMNT shows it can play ugly at this World Cup, which is exactly what it needs to succeed
The USMNT's World Cup trajectory is clouded by a controversial red card issued to Folarin Balogun.
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How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for England, USA, More
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax as France, Spain, England, and Argentina compete in the semi-finals and bronze final.
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France beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Kylian Mbappé has tied Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record following France's dominant victory over Sweden.
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Did the new World Cup group stage format work? Was the 48-team field a success as knockout stage begins?
Debate intensifies over the success of the expanded 48-team World Cup format as the competition moves into the knockout stage.
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World Cup: Messi sends Argentina top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Argentina claims the top spot and England's path is set as the 2026 World Cup enters the Round of 32.
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Jordan vs Argentina LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi starts on the bench
Lionel Messi continues his record-breaking run as Argentina sweeps Group J to advance in the 2026 World Cup.
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Lionel Messi dropped for next Argentina game as Lionel Scaloni opts to give team-mates a chance to shine
Lionel Messi benched for Argentina's World Cup group finale
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ends goal drought, first to score at 6 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as the first player to score in six different World Cups during Portugal's victory over Uzbekistan.
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Lionel Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record with a stellar strike vs. Austria
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goal scorer in Men's World Cup history following a record-breaking performance against Austria.