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Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees confirmed for London ceremony

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The shortlist includes players from leading clubs across Europe and other major competitions. Paris Saint-Germain has one of the strongest contingents in the men’s field. Its nominees include Dembélé, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, Michael Olise, Lautaro Martínez and Sadio Mané also earned places. France Football administers the Ballon...
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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 21-year record run

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Messi said he reached the decision after extensive consideration following Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final against Spain. He wrote his retirement message on July 21, two days after the final in New Jersey. Messi later said the death of his father, Jorge Messi, in August reinforced his decision to publish the message. He described leaving the national team as painful...
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Argentina advance as Messi breaks World Cup scoring record

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Lionel Messi turned another World Cup night into a record-setting stage as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Group J on Monday, with the 38-year-old captain scoring both goals at Dallas Stadium. Messi struck in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time to......
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Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

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HOUSTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a frustrating result. João Neves gave Portugal an early......
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Lionel Messi seeks to surpass his own World Cup accomplishments

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A number of World Cup records have been set by Lionel Messi. Among them are one-of-a-kind goals, assists, and appearances. Barcelona’s former and Paris’ current talisman is hoping to surpass Pele and Miroslav Klose’s achievements that have been highlighted by FIFA in a report published ahead of tomorrow’s semi-final tie......