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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.

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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.

The National (Scotland)

‘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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.

Euronews

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot odds: Kylian Mbappe up against Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi

The game’s greatest goalscorers line up for tournament’s top individual honour

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Argentina World Cup 2026 guide: Fixtures, prediction, key player and odds

Lionel Messi shrugs off late injury scare to lead defending champions at his sixth World Cup finals

Evening Standard

The Greatest Soccer No. 9s of All Time—Ranked

These 20 No. 9s rank among the greatest pure finishers in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

The champions have arrived: Messi’s Argentina begin FIFA World Cup defence in America

World Cup champions Argentina have landed in Kansas City for their title defense preparations. The team arrived Sunday for their opening match against Algeria on June 16. Lionel Messi leads the squad, which includes 17 players from their previous triumph. Argentina is the first of four national teams to make…

The Economic Times

Messi India Tour organiser Satadru Dutta files FIR against Aroop Biswas over alleged ticket diversion, intimidation

In his complaint, Dutta alleged that Biswas, who was the Sports Minister at the time of the event, repeatedly demanded a large number of complimentary tickets, accreditation cards and close-proximity passes and exerted pressure on the organisers.

The Economic Times

Creaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at World Cup is more a curse than a blessing

Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine Portugal

The Guardian - UK

‘Lionel Messi has been fundamental to football’s growth in the US. He’s a benchmark for the opponents in MLS, as they discover what it means to truly compete’ Mauricio Pochettino on how Messi is raising the standard stateside

The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami in 2023

FourFourTwo

Barcelona’s 10 Most Expensive Signings of All Time

Barcelona have never been scared of spending big in the transfer market despite a mixed bag of results.

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Why Julian Alvarez Would Be the Perfect Fit at Barcelona

Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Alvarez could become the biggest story of the summer transfer window.

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‘Lionel Messi plus Neymar plus Kylian Mbappe made everyone anticipate an enhanced version of all three, but you need a structure behind them. They were all born to be number one’ Mauricio Pochettino on his key Paris Saint-Germain challenge

Despite having three of the world’s best attackers in his Paris Saint-Germain side, Pochettino could not deliver the Champions League

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

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Supercomputer Predicts Argentina’s World Cup Chances After Roster Revealed

Lionel Messi is heading to his sixth World Cup tournament.

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NEW ISSUE: Battle for the World Cup! Jeremy Doku and Mikel Merino exclusives, Joe Cole & Ashley Cole’s World Cup memories, Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti on Lionel Messi, plus USA '94, Guus Hiddink and Youri Djorkaeff Q&A

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi named in Argentina squad for sixth World Cup after shaking off injury scare

Messi will captain Lionel Scaloni’s side as they bid to defend their World Cup crown

Latin Times

The U.S. Post Office Just Said 'Goooooal' — USPS Releases Soccer Forever Stamp as 2026 World Cup Approaches

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just two weeks away, the U.S. Postal Service has issued a North American Soccer Forever stamp celebrating the sport's history in America — and the iconic 'goooooal' call that Latin America gave the world.

The Economic Times

Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina is in Group J and begins its campaign against Algeria.…

The Economic Times

Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi, at 39, is set to play in his sixth World Cup as he leads Argentina, the reigning champions, in North America. Messi continues to be a key player for his country, recently winning the Copa America and topping South American World Cup qualifiers. He is also nearing 200…

Bangkok Post

Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup

BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced on Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

AAP

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the World Cup again after the 38-year-old superstar was confirmed in the defending champions' 26-man squad on Thursday.

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