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Lionel Messi Doubtful For Argentina’s World Cup Qualifier With Paraguay

October 12, 2023 admin

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina’s South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite “looking good” in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni. Messi teamed up with the World Cup winners after returning from injury as a second-half substitute for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi had played just 37…

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Jarrod Bowen Says Form Of His Life Earned England Recall

October 11, 2023 admin

Jarrod Bowen was also called up in September last year but did not play and missed out.© AFP West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen said he is in the form of his life as he prepares to fulfil a childhood dream of playing for England at Wembley. The 26-year-old’s form for his club earned a new seven-year…

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Spain Can Test Luis De La Fuente Project Against Scotland

October 11, 2023 admin

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was a surprise appointment and an early humiliating defeat by Scotland in March put his fledgling project on the ropes no sooner than it had begun. The Luis Rubiales forced kiss scandal further shook Spanish football and De la Fuente was criticised for his response to it, but he…

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Bukayo Saka Out Of England’s Euro 2024 Qualifier Against Italy

October 9, 2023 admin

File photo of England footballer Bukayo Saka© AFP Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of England matches against Australia and Italy, the English Football Association announced on Monday. Gareth Southgate included the Arsenal winger, 22, in a 26-man squad last week but he missed Sunday’s 1-0 win against Manchester City after struggling with a hamstring…

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Lionel Messi And Inter Miami Eliminated From MLS Playoff Contention

October 8, 2023 admin

There will be no Hollywood ending to Lionel Messi‘s first season in Major League Soccer after his Inter Miami team were eliminated from contention for the playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday. DC United also missed out on a spot in the post-season and immediately announced that their English…

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Lionel Messi Could Return As Inter Miami Enter Major League Soccer’s Last Chance Saloon

October 7, 2023 admin

Lionel Messi could make his return to Major League Soccer action on Saturday with the Argentine hoping to give a boost to Inter Miami’s flagging playoff hopes. Messi has played just 37 minutes for his club since September 3 having returned with an injury from international duty with Argentina last month. His absence has been…

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Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo Hitting Top Gear Ahead Of Atletico Clash

October 6, 2023 admin

Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo has waited a long time to make good on his potential but finally he is shining in La Liga. The Japan international has scored four goals in his last four league games and is the Basque team’s key figure ahead of the visit to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Imanol…

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Indian Football Team Coach Igor Stimac’s Contract Extended Until 2026

October 5, 2023 admin

Senior national team head coach Igor Stimac’s contract has been extended until 2026, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Thursday, rewarding him for overseeing three title triumphs this year. As per the contract, the Croat will automatically get an extension by another two years if India qualify for the third round of FIFA…

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Julian Alvarez And Jeremy Doku Strike Late To Push Manchester City Past Leipzig

October 5, 2023 admin

Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku came off the bench to grab late goals and push Manchester City to a 3-1 victory at RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. Facing Leipzig in the competition for the third straight year, City dominated from the start, Phil Foden slamming in the opener after some impressive lead-up…

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Newcastle United Serve PSG Dose Of Champions League Reality In Battle Of State-Backed Clubs

October 5, 2023 admin

Newcastle had been waiting 20 years for a night like this and it was worth the wait for 50,000 Geordies as the Magpies blew away Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 to announce their arrival as a Champions League threat. The first ever meeting between the clubs pitted the sporting interests of Saudi Arabia up against Qatar. Saudi…

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