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Stranger than fiction: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal prepared for the final of the FIFA World Cup 19 years after the first meeting

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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (Image credit: Joan Monfort) Some stories are too incredible to be written. However, football produced one. Nineteen years later Lionel Messi First meeting Lamine Yamal during a charity photo session in Barcelona, Argentina and Spain will battle for football’s biggest prize on Sunday at the New York New Jersey…

“Nothing was given to Argentina”: Lionel Messi unloads on claims of favoritism | Football news

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Harry Kane’s ‘Messi’ remark fuels fresh 2030 World Cup speculation | Football news

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England’s Harry Kane (9) (AP Photo) England captain Harry Kane he refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his last appearance on football’s biggest stage, insisting it is too soon to make a decision after his heartbreaking semi-final exit against Argentina. England’s dream of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966…

‘Leo is still dancing’: Harry Kane uses Messi example to reveal England’s World Cup future | Football news

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England’s Harry Kane (9) applauds at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Harry Kane says it is too early to decide if 2026 FIFA World Cup it will be his last after England’s hopes of reaching the final were…

FIFA WC 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cafu as only players to take the field in three World Cup finals | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. (AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three World…

Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé: Argentina captain breaks World Cup record to take Golden Boot lead | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi took sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance took Argentina to a second consecutive…

Lionel Messi writes World Cup history in England semi-final triumph with a record no player has ever met | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi he once again showed why football’s greatest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic…

Argentina vs England FIFA World Cup SF Match result: Lionel Messi shines as Argentina pulls off stunner against England in Atlanta to reach WC final | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored his team’s second goal during the World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Lightning has struck twice for England. As they dared to dream of a first World Cup final on foreign soil, a masterclass in the execution of the end of…

‘It wasn’t racism’: Egypt leader finally breaks silence on viral ‘X’ gesture and says Messi was left in tears | Football news

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Egypt’s leader Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies allegations of racism and makes surprise statement about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction / Image: AP Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial ‘X’ gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The moment, directed…

“If Ronaldo, Messi can do…”: Ex-cricketer questions India’s treatment of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli | Cricket News

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India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif he defended Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid renewed scrutiny over his future, he says India’s focus on replacing experienced players with youngsters just because they can hit sixes is the wrong approach. The debate resurfaces after Rohit and Kohli suffered disappointing returns…

Shadow of Falklands, legacy of Maradona: England vs Argentina – the fate of the party “must” Lionel Messi | Football news

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Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi (Image Agency) “Y ya lo ve, y ya lo ve. El que no salta, Es un ingles!”“And now you see, and now you see, whoever doesn’t jump is English.”It is one of the most common songs among football fans and players of Argentina. Follow the team wherever it…

Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi: Twins connected, intertwined but distinct | Football news

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ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (Photo AFP) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi – with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at the time while playing for…

‘We have to put Lionel Messi to bed’: Joe Cole’s bold warning ahead of England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final | Football news

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NEW DELHI: England and Argentina are set for another blockbuster FIFA World Cup meet as they meet in the 2026 semifinals at Atlanta Stadium. Before the match in the mouth, the former English winger Joe Cole backed the Three Lions to stop the Argentina captain and book their place in the final.Speaking on The Rest…

Lionel Messi was involved in the heated exchange with the referee during Argentina’s World Cup victory | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, speaks to referee Joao Pinheiro of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the center of another viral World Cup moment after a heated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarter-final win over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the first half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…

Lionel Messi writes FIFA World Cup history, becomes the first player to … | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another stage to his remarkable FIFA World Cup career on Saturday, becoming the first player in history to record 10 assists in the tournament since records began in 1966. The Argentina captain reached the landmark during his side’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland at the Arrowhead Stadium,…

Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi: Why the France star leads the Golden Boot race despite being level on goals | Football news

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Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in World Cup Golden Boot race despite equal goals, thanks to FIFA shootout rules / Image: AP Kylian Mbappé is Lionel Messi may be the goal scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the France captain is currently at the top of the Golden Boot rankings. After France’s 2-0…

Only four players in 60 years! Kylian Mbappe joins Lionel Messi with rare FIFA World Cup feat | Football news

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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kylian Mbappé united Lionel Messi exclusively FIFA World Cup club after producing a remarkable all-round performance in France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The French forward missed a first-half penalty but bounced back with a goal and an assist as Les Bleus…

Kylian Mbappe hits eighth goal to equal Lionel Messi at the top of the World Cup Golden Boot rankings | Football news

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Kylian Mbappe hits eighth goal to equal Lionel Messi at the top of the World Cup Golden Boot rankings. (AP Photo) The thrilling race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot heats up as France talisman Kylian Mbappe has overtaken Argentine maestro Lionel Messi at the top of the goalscoring charts, guiding defending champions…

‘La Cuarta Estrella’: Meaning and lyrics of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem Lionel Messi and his teammates sing | Football news

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Argentina fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players chanting “the fourth star” on the way after the victory over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team achieved a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…

OFFSIDE: Lionel Messi and Argentina make another miraculous comeback to bury Egypt | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as well Lionel…

“It would be nice to play 90 minutes like Lionel Messi”: Novak Djokovic jokes after five hours of Wimbledon epic | Tennis news

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Watch: Tearful Lionel Messi held high as Argentina and Buenos Aires dressing room emerge after epic World Cup escape | Football news

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Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt sparked emotional scenes both on and off the pitch, including a tear. Lionel Messijubilant teammates and euphoric fans in Buenos Aires celebrating one of the biggest breakouts of 2026 FIFA World Cup.After overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 13 minutes to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their round of 16…

Lionel Messi makes never-before-seen World Cup history as Argentina completes epic comeback | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates his second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi add another extraordinary chapter to his legendary FIFA World Cup career on Tuesday, becoming the first player in tournament history to score in six consecutive knockout stage matches as Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the quarter-finals.The…

Tempers explode as Lionel Messi clashes with Egypt coach, staff member sent in dramatic World Cup scenes | Look | Football news

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Tempers flare when Lionel Messi meets the Egyptian coach. (Video grabs) Argentina is exciting FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt saw extraordinary scenes like Lionel Messi became involved in an altercation with Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan, before tempers flared on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching staff being…

‘He has become an animal’: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stunning verdict on Lionel Messi after Argentina return | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Argentina’s thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup The round of 16 drew praise from across the footballing world, with Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic reserving special admiration for Lionel Messi after another match definition sample.The defending champions looked on the brink of a shock exit after…

‘I felt I let the team down’: Lionel Messi admits penalty miss left him devastated against Egypt | Football news

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‘They wanted Messi to stay’: Egypt coach Hassan accuses officials of favoring Argentina after ‘undeserved’ World Cup win | Football news

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has accused FIFA and match officials of treating his team “unfairly” following their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat in Argentina. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan launched an extraordinary attack on match officials after his side’s 3-2 defeat by Argentina in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming…

Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina’s greatest FIFA World Cup escape sends them to quarter-finals | Football news

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In a thrilling round of 16, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the…

FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi makes history, overtakes Diego Maradona to become all-time assist leader as Argentina edge Egypt in Round of 16 | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (AP Photo) He already had the goalscoring record. He already had the appearance record. Tuesday night in Atlanta, Lionel Messi he also took the assist record.After Argentina’s remarkable win against Egypt in the…

Lionel Messi made an unwanted FIFA World Cup record with penalty miss against Egypt, becoming the first player to … | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) fails to score from a penalty kick during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi missed another penalty in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, becoming the first player to miss two penalties in the same…