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Messi Ends His Argentina Career With 207 Caps, 125 Goals and a Letter Written in Grief

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team on Monday, ending 21 years of international duty with a letter he wrote in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final.

August 31, 2026

by Sports Desk

Malik Tillman leaps in celebration after scoring the only United States goal against Belgium in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 at Seattle Stadium

USA vs Belgium: Every Meeting From 1930 to the 2026 World Cup

Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the round of 16 at Seattle Stadium on 6 July 2026, the eighth meeting between the countries and Belgium's seventh straight win. The complete USA vs Belgium record, from the only American victory

August 21, 2026

by Sports Desk

Infantino presenting medal at 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Infantino Summons FIFA Leaders in Morocco as Revolt Deepens and Jordan Charges Blackmail

Gianni Infantino held an emergency meeting in Morocco as Jordan's FA president accused FIFA of blackmail,

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with US President Donald Trump at the 2026 World Cup trophy presentation

FIFA Scraps World Cup Stake Sale After COO Tells Staff They Were Deceived

FIFA President Infantino scrapped a $4.2 billion plan to sell a World Cup stake to Joshua Kushner's fund after UEFA threatened boycotts and FIFA COO Kevin Lamour publicly accused him of deceiving

August 1, 2026

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Franco Baresi, AC Milan captain and Italy's 1982 World Cup winner

Franco Baresi, Icon of AC Milan and Italy’s 1982 World Cup, Dies at 66

Franco Baresi, the defender who captained AC Milan for a generation and anchored Italy's 1982 FIFA World Cup triumph, died on Thursday, July 31, aged 66. No cause of death was disclosed;

August 1, 2026

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Matt Freese USMNT goalkeeper walks off field after 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium in Seattle 2026

Matt Freese Says He Will Never Get Over USMNT’s World Cup Loss to Belgium

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese has opened up on the 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium, saying he will never fully get over it. Three weeks after his costly 57th-minute error in Seattle,

July 30, 2026

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Lionel Messi after Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium

Spain Defeats Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Final as Yamal Crowns a New Era

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal ending Messi's final World Cup. Yamal, who once posed with Messi as an infant in a 2007

July 30, 2026

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European football nations discuss potential boycott of FIFA competitions over World Cup stake sale plan

FIFA Plans to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors, Triggering European Revolt

FIFA unveiled plans to sell minority World Cup stakes through a new $20 billion commercial entity, triggering a boycott threat from UEFA, CONCACAF opposition, and a rebuke from British Prime Minister Andy

July 29, 2026

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Zinedine Zidane pictured in Rabat January 2026 ahead of becoming France head coach

Zinedine Zidane to Become France Manager, Replacing Deschamps After 14 Years

Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France head coach from September 1, French sports daily L'Equipe reported Saturday. The FFF is expected to formally confirm before the end of July, with

July 19, 2026

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Spain and Argentina players ahead of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Messi, Yamal, Rodri: Five Factors That Decide Spain vs Argentina Final

Lionel Messi has shifted from scorer to playmaker, setting up four goals since the quarterfinal. Five tactical factors define the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

July 19, 2026

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Joan Capdevila, Spain's 2010 World Cup winner, who was denied US entry over a 2016 exhibition match in Tehran

Spain’s 2010 World Cup Hero Barred From Final Over Decade-Old Iran Match

Spain's 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila cannot attend Sunday's final because of a 2016 exhibition match in Tehran. His ESTA denial, appealed directly to Trump and Rubio, turns US travel restrictions

July 19, 2026

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Players during a mandatory hydration break at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first major tournament to enforce the new cooling break rules

FIFA Admits Mandatory Hydration Breaks May Not Continue Past 2026 World Cup

Arsene Wenger acknowledged fan dissatisfaction with FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks and said the rule will be reviewed after the 2026 World Cup. Critics say the pauses disrupt momentum and were introduced

July 19, 2026

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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his 22nd World Cup goal breaking the all-time record against England in Miami

Mbappe Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record as England Beat France 6-4 in Miami

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to push his World Cup total to 22 and break Lionel Messi's all-time record, but England won the bronze medal match 6-4 after Bukayo Saka's hat-trick dominated the

July 19, 2026

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FIFA World Cup

Messi Ends His Argentina Career With 207 Caps, 125 Goals and a Letter Written in Grief

USA vs Belgium: Every Meeting From 1930 to the 2026 World Cup

Infantino Summons FIFA Leaders in Morocco as Revolt Deepens and Jordan Charges Blackmail

FIFA Scraps World Cup Stake Sale After COO Tells Staff They Were Deceived

Franco Baresi, Icon of AC Milan and Italy’s 1982 World Cup, Dies at 66

Matt Freese Says He Will Never Get Over USMNT’s World Cup Loss to Belgium

Spain Defeats Argentina 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Final as Yamal Crowns a New Era

FIFA Plans to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors, Triggering European Revolt

Zinedine Zidane to Become France Manager, Replacing Deschamps After 14 Years

Messi, Yamal, Rodri: Five Factors That Decide Spain vs Argentina Final

Spain’s 2010 World Cup Hero Barred From Final Over Decade-Old Iran Match

FIFA Admits Mandatory Hydration Breaks May Not Continue Past 2026 World Cup

Mbappe Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record as England Beat France 6-4 in Miami

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