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“No Reason To Save Him”: Argentina Coach On Lionel Messi’s National Team Role

September 7, 2023 admin

Lionel Messi with Argentina’s team© AFP Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said that Lionel Messi is available to play for the national side and there is no reason to save him if he has no issues wearing the national colours. Following two challenging seasons at Paris Saint Germain (PSG), the 36-year-old World Cup-winning striker signed with…

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Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland Lead Ballon d’Or 2023 Shortlist. See Full List

September 7, 2023 admin

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. Messi, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami, is in with a chance of succeeding Karim Benzema and winning the…

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AIFF Urges Indian Super League Clubs To Release Asian Games-bound Footballers

September 6, 2023 admin

The All India Football Federation has urged the 10 Indian Super League franchises to release players selected for the upcoming Asian Games, keeping the “national interest in mind”. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala…

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“Lionel Messi And I Went Through Hell At PSG”: Neymar Jr.

September 6, 2023 admin

Two of the finest footballers in the world, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. brought an end to their journey at Paris Saint-Germain, securing moves to Inter Miami and Al-Hilal respectively. Both star forwards had joined PSG from Barcelona, hoping to help the Ligue 1 club with the Champions League. But, little went right since the…

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Lionel Messi Back As 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Kick Off

September 6, 2023 admin

After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America’s long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Nine months ago, Messi crowned his glittering career by leading Argentina to a World Cup crown in Qatar cementing…

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Spanish FA Sorry For ‘Unacceptable Behaviour’ Of Boss Luis Rubiales

September 5, 2023 admin

Spanish football has been affected by the ‘kiss’ controversy© AFP The Spanish football federation on Tuesday sent its “most sincere apologies” for the “totally unacceptable behaviour” of suspended president Luis Rubiales over his forcible kiss on a Women’s World Cup player. The RFEF offered its “most sincere apologies… for the totally unacceptable behaviour of its…

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Robert Lewandowski Penalty Earns Barca Tight Win At Osasuna

September 4, 2023 admin

Robert Lewandowski rolled home a late penalty to earn Barcelona a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna in La Liga on Sunday. The striker won the penalty when he was tugged back in the box by Alejandro Catena, who was sent off. Barcelona took the lead through Jules Kounde’s header in the first half but Chimy…

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Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice Score Late Goals As Arsenal Tit Back To beat Manchester United

September 3, 2023 admin

Declan Rice scored his first goal for Arsenal and Gabriel Jesus added the icing on the cake as Arsenal roared back from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. Marcus Rashford gave the visitors the lead against the run of play in the first half but Arsenal captain Martin…

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Atletico Madrid v Sevilla Postponed With Torrential Rain Forecast

September 3, 2023 admin

Real Madrid played Saturday under their new roof at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.© AFP La Liga postponed Atletico Madrid’s match against Sevilla on Sunday because of heavy rain forecast in the Spanish capital. “(The game) at the Civitas Metropolitano has been postponed due to the bad weather forecast for this afternoon,” Atletico Madrid said…

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Two Convictions In FIFA Corruption Scandal Overturned

September 3, 2023 admin

Two convictions in the FIFA corruption case have been overturned by a US federal judge citing a recent Supreme Court ruling. Hernan Lopez, a former executive with 21st Century Fox and Argentine sports marketing firm Full Play were found guilty in March of paying bribes and kickbacks to South American football officials in various schemes…

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