Lionel Messi

Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to win FIFA World Cup title

Substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain's second World Cup title. The match also marked the final international appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi.

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Lionel Messi and Argentina locked in scoreless World Cup final with Spain

The 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium remains scoreless at halftime, with Spain controlling possession and Argentina losing defender Lisandro Martinez to injury.

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England knocked out of World Cup after Argentina semi-final comeback

England's hopes of reaching the World Cup final were shattered after a late Argentine comeback in Atlanta. Manager Thomas Tuchel faces scrutiny over his defensive adjustments as Argentina secures a spot against Spain.

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Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history by scoring his 22nd career goal during a third-place playoff against England.

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Franco Colapinto says World Cup final nerves outweigh Belgian GP tension

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto admits he is more nervous about the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain than his own race at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Lionel Messi sparks debate over status as greatest athlete of all time

Lionel Messi’s performance at the 2026 World Cup has reignited discussions regarding his global legacy compared to sports icons like Michael Jordan and Pele.

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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead World Cup Golden Boot race

As the 2026 World Cup reaches its third-place playoff, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi remain deadlocked at eight goals each in the race for the Golden Boot.

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Caviar unveils gold-plated Messi and Ronaldo limited-edition smartphones

Caviar has released a 19-unit limited collection of modified smartphones featuring artistic materials to celebrate football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi defends Argentina against bias claims after reaching World Cup final

Lionel Messi has rejected claims that Argentina benefited from preferential officiating during the 2026 World Cup. The team now prepares to face Spain in the final after overcoming England in their latest match.

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Argentina and Spain advance to World Cup final at MetLife Stadium

Defending champions Argentina prepare to face Spain in a historic 2026 World Cup final showdown at MetLife Stadium. The match highlights a generational clash between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal to face off in World Cup Final

Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, marking the first professional encounter between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

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Jude Bellingham explains viral confrontation with Lionel Messi after loss

Jude Bellingham has addressed his viral on-field argument with Lionel Messi during Argentina's semifinal victory over England. The midfielder clarified the interaction centered on a dispute over officiating standards rather than a personal grievance.

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Argentina enters World Cup final against Spain as betting underdog

Defending champions Argentina enter the World Cup final as underdogs against a dominant Spanish side. The matchup pits Spain's midfield control against the individual brilliance of Lionel Messi.

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Argentina faces public backlash and petitions over alleged referee bias

Public outcry against Argentina has intensified as fans sign petitions alleging systemic referee bias during the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptian Football Association has formally complained to FIFA following a controversial match.

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Jamie Carragher urges England to exploit Messi in World Cup semifinal

Former England international Jamie Carragher believes Thomas Tuchel's side can gain a tactical advantage by targeting the space left by a roaming Lionel Messi.

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Tuchel expects England to reach peak form against Argentina in semi-final

England faces a semi-final clash against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium, with Thomas Tuchel urging his team to improve their performance to reach the final.

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Messi and Bellingham set for clash in Argentina vs England World Cup semi

Argentina and England prepare for a World Cup semifinal showdown in Atlanta. The match highlights a historic rivalry and a clash between key players.

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Argentina and Switzerland face off in World Cup quarterfinals

Defending champions Argentina face Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Kansas City.

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Argentina beats Egypt 3-2 in dramatic World Cup comeback win

Argentina secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. Enzo Fernandez's stoppage-time goal completed the rally after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi scored to erase a two-goal deficit.

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan slams officiating after World Cup loss to Argentina

Hossam Hassan has publicly criticized officiating following Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina, claiming his team was denied crucial VAR checks. The coach alleged that institutional biases favored the reigning champions during the tournament's Round of 16.

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Argentina, Colombia and Egypt advance to World Cup round of 16

Argentina, Colombia, and Egypt successfully advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 following a series of hard-fought knockout matches.

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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance in World Cup

Reigning champions Argentina avoided a massive upset in Miami, overcoming a resilient Cape Verde side in a dramatic 120-minute encounter.

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Argentina and Cabo Verde tied at 2-2 during intense World Cup match

Lionel Messi set a new World Cup scoring record, but a resilient Cabo Verde squad forced a 2-2 stalemate in a thrilling Round of 32 clash at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Jordan 1-3 Argentina: Messi scores again to make more World Cup history

Argentina secured the top spot in Group J with a victory over Jordan, featuring a historic scoring streak from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez's first World Cup goal.

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Lionel Messi to start on the bench for Argentina in World Cup finale

Argentina will rotate its squad for the match against Jordan after securing a knockout spot. Lionel Messi will begin the game on the bench to manage fatigue.

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