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Wednesday, Jan 21

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Lionel Messi back where it all began? Newell’s Old Boys’ new manager fuels dream with emotional eight-word confession

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The soccer world has learned never to completely close the door on romance, especially when Lionel Messi is involved.

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Algeria's Luca Zidane banned 2 games for Africa Cup clashes but clear to face Messi at World Cup

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Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was banned for two games Wednesday for on-field clashes after his team’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but he should not miss facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup. The Algerian soccer…

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‘I don’t think I’m Lionel Messi or Real Madrid’s worst signing' - Franco Mastantuono fires back at critics after 'letting loose' against Monaco in Champions League

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Franco Mastantuono has hit back at his critics after scoring in Real Madrid’s 6-1 Champions League demolition of Monaco, insisting he is neither the "new Lionel Messi" nor the "worst signing" in the club's history. The Argentine teenager…

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Bayern Munich’s Tom Bischof reveals who he would pick between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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The FC Bayern player concedes that he’d pick Messi over Ronaldo.

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Lionel Messi’s World Cup-winning star Argentina teammate reportedly targeted by Inter for next season

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One of Lionel Messi's star teammates that also lifter the World Cup has now been reportedly added to Inter Milan plans for next season.

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Lionel Messi’s Champions League record remains untouched after 18-year-old Mastantuono scores for Real Madrid

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Even though 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono scored form Real Madrid, Lionel Messi's record in the UEFA Champions League remained far from his reach.

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Still Chasing Messi? World Cup Dream Could Keep Ronaldo Playing Until He's 50

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Cristiano Ronaldo will not want to stop without a World Cup win that allows him to emulate eternal rival Lionel Messi, the Portuguese's former Manchester United team-mate Kleberson has told GOAL.

Would Lionel Messi Winning 2026 World Cup Guarantee His 9th Ballon d'Or?

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The Argentine superstar is readying himself for another shot at global glory, which could put him in contention for Golden Ball recognition.

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Lionel Messi Linkup A 'Step Backwards'? Mexico Forward Cautioned Against MLS Move

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German Berterame has been warned that a move to join Lionel Messi at MLS Cup winners Inter Miami would be a "step backwards".

Tuesday, Jan 20

23

Kylian Mbappé equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League first-phase scoring mark, leaving Lionel Messi behind

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With his brace against AS Monaco, Kylian Mbappe, not only passed Lionel Messi, but also tied Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring mark in the first phase of the UEFA Champions League.

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami reportedly receive major update on $15M record-breaking deal for Monterrey star Berterame

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Lionel Messi has reportedly received a major update on Inter Miami’s $15 million deal to sign Monterrey star Germán Berterame.

Report: Messi’s Inter Miami set to receive good news from Argentine player ahead of 2026 MLS season

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An Argentine teammate of Lionel Messi could bring good news to Inter Miami ahead of the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

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Mbappe surpasses Messi with impressive La Liga goal-scoring record, but Cristiano Ronaldo remains ahead

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Kylian Mbappe reached an impressive milestone in La Liga, surpassing Lionel Messi in a specific goal-scoring mark in Spain’s top division, though he still trails Cristiano Ronaldo.

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‘The standard now is to lift trophies’ - Why Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami’s MLS Cup win was only the beginning

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Inter Miami finally lifted MLS Cup in 2025. After reloading in the transfer market, the Herons are built not just to repeat - but to dominate in 2026.

Why former Barcelona star Lionel Messi once wore Madrid’s jersey?

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In 2009, when Lionel Messi was already the face of FC Barcelona and arguably the best footballer in the world, he stunned fans by doing something unthinkable. During a charity event in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, Messi walked onto…

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Why former Barcelona star Lionel Messi once wore Madrid’s jersey?

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In 2009, when Lionel Messi was already the face of FC Barcelona and arguably the best footballer in the world, he stunned fans by doing...

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Lionel Messi winning World Cup again would guarantee his NINTH Golden Ball win as former Cristiano Ronaldo team-mate left wowed by Inter Miami & Argentina captain's longevity

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World Cup winner Kleberson, who once played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United and in MLS, has explained to GOAL how Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi can land himself a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or in 2026. The…

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'Dream' Lionel Messi transfer talked up by newly appointed head coach at Newell's Old Boys

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The new men in charge at Newell’s Old Boys have reiterated how it remains the club’s “dream” to bring home-town hero Lionel Messi back to his native Argentina. Favio Orsi and Sergio Gomez have taken the reins in Rosario and are preparing…

FIFA Rankings release first 2026 update with Top 10 changes: Where do Messi’s Argentina, Ronaldo’s Portugal stand?

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The FIFA Rankings have received their first update of 2026, with several changes in the Top 10 that raise questions about where Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal currently stand.

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Lionel Messi’s Argentina confirm friendly opponent after Finalissima clash with Yamal’s Spain

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After facing Lamine Yamal’s Spain in the Finalissima, Lionel Messi will play another friendly with Argentina later in March.