‘Cuti’ Romero handed unenviable task of following Messi as Argentina's captain
Twenty-eight-year-old Atlético Madrid defender handed the armband by Lionel Scaloni; Romero the heir to Messi's captaincy. Leer más
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MLB's Division Series: Dodgers prepare to defend titles, AL gets juicy division showdowns
Eight teams remain in the hunt for a World Series title.The Atlanta Braves knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies for a 6-2 win in Game 3 of their best-of-three Wild Card Series on Thursday night, and they'll face the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the…
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Lionel Messi returns to Argentina ahead of emotional farewell match with national team
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi arrived in Argentina on Friday ahead of his farewell game with the national team.Messi is set to play in a friendly match against Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday in a final appearance for the team he led to a World Cup title in 2022.The…
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Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish football club
Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, becomes Argentine star’s second venture into Spanish football ownership. Leer más
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Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander takes the mound for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.Manager Stephen Vogt…
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The world’s best free-kick takers ranked: Messi, Fernandes, Szoboszlai & more
Top players from Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Arsenal feature in our ranking of the best free-kick takers across world football. As tactical margins shrink, dead-ball specialists are increasingly decisive. The names featured here represent the gold standard for…
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Lionel Messi closing in on top spot for the most free-kick goals in football history
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been compared on everything from goals and assists to trophies and records, so naturally their free-kick numbers have attracted plenty of attention too. The two era-defining icons rank among the most prolific free-kick goalscorers in…
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AFA makes sure to cash in on Lionel Messi’s final farewell
Those in charge at AFA are keen to take full of advantage of Lionel Messi’s farewell to the fans. Nevertheless, it promises to be a stunning send-off against Benin. Leer más
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Messi set for Argentina farewell. Mbappé, Lamal and Ronaldo return after World Cup
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The last chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina.Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane in action again before the Ballon d'Or is announced.Cristiano Ronaldo's relentless pursuit of 1,000 career goals and Erling Haaland, no doubt, doing…
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Mbappé brushes off talk of tension with France teammate Dembélé as Ballon d’Or race heats up
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has dismissed talks of tensions with Ousmane Dembélé as the France teammates feature among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or.With the winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on Oct. 26, clubs and players have been campaigning…
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Kane has crashed the Messi-Ronaldo party in Europe’s 10 greatest scorers since 2000
Who are the greatest goalscorers of the modern era? Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo unsurprisingly occupy the top two for most goals scored in Europe’s major leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga) since the year 2000. But who is top? And…
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Video shows Messi pointing his finger at MLS commissioner Don Garber during postgame exchange
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi pointed his finger at MLS commissioner Don Garber on multiple occasions while speaking with him after Inter Miami’s game with Cruz Azul on Wednesday.Postgame video showed Messi pointing at Garber and speaking to him before walking away. He then appears…
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The 10 most successful footballers in history by trophies won as Messi extends record….
Lionel Messi is officially the most decorated player in the history of men’s professional football. But how does his trophy haul compare to his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo, and who else features in the top 10? We’ve taken a closer look at the 10 players to have…
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Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal as Miami beats Cruz Azul 2-0
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored the 100th goal of his Inter Miami career and Casemiro added another as Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 on Wednesday night to win the Campeones Cup.Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading in a cross from Luis Suárez for his 100th goal in…
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A late-season rally flips the AL Central race as the Guardians edge ahead of White Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Vogt and the Cleveland Guardians are used to the late-season pressure of trying not only to clinch a postseason spot, but also to win a division title.That experience showed during their series against the Chicago White Sox.After dropping Monday’s…
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Petey Halpin's 3-run homer propels Guardians past White Sox and into 1st place in AL Central
CLEVELAND (AP) — Petey Halpin hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning, Parker Messick struck out eight and the Cleveland Guardians moved into first place in the AL Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.Cleveland (78-75) has a half-game lead over…
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Messi set for 'one last dance' with Argentina in international friendly match
AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia says 39-year-old Lionel Messi has been called up for match against Benin next month "so that he can have the farewell he truly deserves... here in Argentina." Leer más
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Lionel Messi added to Argentina's roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all.Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni’s 28-man Argentina squad ahead of three home friendlies.Messi has yet to…
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