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Barcelona Honours Lionel Messi After Final Argentina Appearance

FC Barcelona has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following his last match for Argentina, a 3-0 victory over Benin where he scored and assisted twice. The club’s message highlighted his international legacy.

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Bacary Sagna: Ligue 1 Must Embrace Football’s Business Reality

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna argues that football is primarily a business, stressing that Ligue 1 struggles to attract sponsors without global stars.

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Flick Reflects on Messi’s Career, Outlines Barcelona’s Defensive Strategy

發佈留言 / NEWS / Vargas Mateo

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has commented on Lionel Messi’s international retirement, praising the star’s career. Flick also detailed Barcelona’s defensive approach and personnel changes for their upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano.

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Black Americans Back Spain Over Argentina in World Cup Final Amid Racism Concerns

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Many Black Americans supported Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, citing racist incidents involving Albiceleste fans and Lionel Messi’s public silence on the issue. Political stances by Argentina’s president also influenced sentiment.

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Latin Americans back Spain over Argentina in World Cup final

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Many football supporters across Latin America will back Spain rather than Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, citing racist behaviour by Albiceleste fans and intensifying regional rivalries.

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Conte Hails Kane and Lautaro Ahead of World Cup Semifinal but Dodges Italy Job Questions

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Antonio Conte has praised former strikers Harry Kane and Lautaro Martinez ahead of their World Cup semifinal clash, while refusing to discuss speculation linking him with the Italy national team job.

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Baggio Backs Messi as GOAT, Materazzi Picks Brazilian Ronaldo

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Italian World Cup winners Roberto Baggio and Marco Materazzi have weighed in on football’s greatest-ever debate, with Baggio selecting Lionel Messi and Materazzi backing Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazário.

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Scaloni: From Temporary Fix to Verge of World Cup History

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Lionel Scaloni became Argentina manager as a short-term solution after the 2018 World Cup collapse. Six years later, he stands on the brink of leading the Albiceleste to a historic title defence.

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Messi and Maradona: Longevity versus Napoli glory in GOAT debate

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

The build-up to the 2026 World Cup has reignited debate over football’s greatest player, contrasting Lionel Messi’s sustained dominance against Diego Maradona’s historic achievements at Napoli.

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Messi gifts Baggio match-worn shirt after Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Lionel Messi presented Italy legend Roberto Baggio with his match-worn shirt after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time to reach the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. Baggio thanked the Argentina captain on Instagram for the precious gift.