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Capello hails Lautaro Martinez as Messi’s ‘ideal sidekick’ at World Cup

Fabio Capello has praised Lautaro Martinez for adapting his game to support Lionel Messi at the 2026 World Cup, describing the Inter striker as playing “more of a Robin than a Batman.”

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Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president as Conte and Maldini linked with Italy roles

發佈留言 / NEWS / Nadia Muthoni

Giovanni Malagò has been elected president of the Italian Football Federation, with Antonio Conte and Paolo Maldini linked to key roles in a planned rebuild of the national team.

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Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer as France beat Iraq

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Lionel Messi has become the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting all five of Argentina’s goals in the tournament so far. France overcame severe weather delays to beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia as the group stage intensifies.

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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina defeat Austria

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with his 17th and 18th goals in a 2-0 victory over Austria, securing Argentina’s place in the last 32.

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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with brace against Austria

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Lionel Messi became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals after netting twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, despite missing an early penalty.

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World Cup scout report: Manager explains elite interest in RB Leipzig’s Diomande

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Former Brentford and Tottenham coach details why Yan Diomande is attracting attention from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich after assessing the Ivory Coast midfielder live at the World Cup.

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Williams reveals tactical plans to stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Former Everton and Wales defender Ashley Williams has shared detailed tactical advice on how to defend against Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland after the trio opened their World Cup campaigns with devastating form.

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Mbappé Chases Golden Boot Glory and 100th Cap as France Target Iraq Victory

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Kylian Mbappé prepares to win his 100th cap for France as he battles Lionel Messi for the World Cup Golden Boot, while defending teammate Ousmane Dembélé ahead of the Iraq clash.

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Argentinian TV Host Resigns After Falsely Reporting Death of Lionel Messi’s Father

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Television presenter Florencia Peña has quit Luzu TV after falsely announcing on live air that Jorge Messi had died, causing the Messi family to issue a strong statement correcting the misinformation.

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Messi Family Appeals for ‘Humanity’ as Father Jorge Receives Medical Treatment

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

The Messi family has requested compassion and privacy from the media as Jorge Messi undergoes medical care, following false reports about his health during the tournament.