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Lionel Messi’s Post-World Cup Future Teased by Argentina Boss

Lionel Scaloni also revealed the incredible power wielded by Argentina’s star man.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 Fantasy Football: Best XI, captain picks and tips for every budget

World Cup 2026 has 104 matches – can you turn them all to your advantage and bank those fantasy football points?

FourFourTwo

World Cup Soccer Quotes to Live By: Messi vs Ronaldo

Beyond their iconic pitch rivalry, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo share a surprisingly similar outlook on life. Here are 10 quotes that define their legendary careers.

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70ft Lionel Messi statue taken down due to safety fears months after unveiling

A 70ft Lionel Messi statue erected in India has been taken down just months later due to safety concerns.

The Independent UK

How a 1997 Simpsons Joke Became a Viral FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction Theory

A 1997 Simpsons clip resurfaces online, fueling claims it predicted the FIFA World Cup 2026 final despite fact-checkers rejecting the theory

International Business Times UK

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

Latin Times

Kim Kardashian's Alleged 'Soccer Curse' Threatens Global Squads With Gruesome Injuries, Lionel Messi Backlash

Kim Kardashian faces scrutiny from football fans over a supposed 'soccer curse' as her match attendances coincide with injuries and defeats. Despite no evidence, the narrative gains traction online.

International Business Times UK

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The 10 Best Goalkeepers at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

These goalkeepers could prove absolutely vital to their teams’ chances at this summer’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Argentina, seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, faces fitness concerns for key players, including Lionel Messi, ahead of the 2026 tournament. Messi, nearing retirement from international soccer, aims to cap his career with another championship, a feat not achieved since Brazil in 1962.

The Economic Times

Pep Guardiola 'to reject Inter Miami offer' as Lionel Messi reunion snubbed

Spaniard set to turn down sensational reunion with one of football’s all-time legends after leaving Manchester City

Evening Standard

Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in a record sixth World Cup at the age of 39. In the third instalment of a five-part series on players expected to make a mark at the tournament, RFI profiles a striker who holds his country's record for goals and appearances.

Radio France Internationale

Old but Gold: How Ronaldo & Co. Defied Father Time to Reach Another World Cup

Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.

Sports Illustrated

First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage

Jordan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the final instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the team's voyage into history.

Radio France Internationale

West Bengal ex-sports minister Aroop Biswas skips police summons in Messi event chaos case

Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has requested a two-week delay to appear before police. He faces accusations of black-marketing tickets, extortion, and cheating related to the Lionel Messi event. The organiser alleges Biswas used his position to influence the programme. The event itself saw chaos and vandalism. Biswas…

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The Most Expensive Squads at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Some of the world’s most expensive players will be on show this summer.

The Conversation

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

When the U.S. last hosted the World Cup in 1994, the event drew unexpectedly large crowds. At that time, soccer wasn’t as popular among Americans as it is now, so expectations for attendance had been fairly low.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina 2026 World Cup Shirt Numbers: Messi Jersey, Full List Revealed

History will be made if Messi, as expected, turns out at his sixth World Cup.

Tom’s Guide

Tom's Guide to the World Cup

Everything you need to know about watching every FIFA World Cup 2026 game, plus tips, advice and deals on the best TVs, soundbars and more.

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The Guardian - AU

Battle of football influencers delivers Australia’s Kai Trewin 100k Instagram followers

Socceroos defender subject of viral campaign to make him ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of World Cup’ as New Zealand’s Tim Payne surpasses All Blacks

The Independent UK

Why Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the World Cup’s old guard just can’t say goodbye

A combination of factors means that plenty of players are ploughing on towards, or beyond, 40 – and could play huge roles at this summer’s tournament

AAP

No Payne, big gain: Socceroo's social media boost

Days after Tim Payne became the talking point of world football after his low profile went viral, Socceroo Kai Trewin is experiencing his own social media rise.

The National (Scotland)

Steve Clarke praises the SFA for splashing the cash, as he defends 'difficult' call

Arriving in Miami in 2023, Messi, the world’s greatest footballer, set about sprinkling a little of his magic dust.

Sports Illustrated

‘My Goal’—Lamine Yamal Eyes Messi, Ronaldo Benchmark Ahead of World Cup Debut

Although battling a hamstring injury, the teenage Spanish prodigy is expected to make his World Cup debut this summer.

The Independent UK

Voices: Fans pick their own World Cup legends after The Independent’s top 50 sparks debate

YOUR VIEWS: In response to our World Cup top 50, readers have been debating the rankings, questioning omissions and putting forward their own picks for the game’s greatest players

Euronews

Giant Lionel Messi statue dismantled in Kolkata

A 21-metre statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata has been removed less than a year after its unveiling due to safety fears over its stability in strong winds.

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