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Tuesday, Feb 24

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Lionel Messi reveals why he turned down Spain to stay loyal to Argentina

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Star explains one of the most important choices of his careerLionel Messi reveals why he turned down Spain to stay loyal to ArgentinaLionel Messi revealed he refused the chance to represent Spain duri...

Messi’s Argentina among 2026 World Cup favorites but not Ronaldo’s Portugal, says Arsenal icon Alan Smith

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Arsenal legend Alan Smith named the favorites to compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title. Lionel Messi’s Argentina made the list — but Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal did not.

Lionel Messi’s entourage blamed by Joan Laporta for his Barcelona exit to PSG: ‘He wanted to stay’

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Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta blamed the people around Lionel Messi for his departure from Barcelona.

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Lionel Messi warns Mexico about the pressures of hosting the 2026 World Cup: ‘If things go badly for you…’

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Months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, Mexico received a warning from Lionel Messi.

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Leo Messi y la oportunidad que tuvo de jugar con España

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En el podcast ‘Miro de Atrás’, Lionel Messi conversó con Nahuel Guzmán y Adrián Marcelo sobre distintos aspectos de su carrera y su vida personal. Entre los temas abordados, el argentino recordó la posibilidad que existió de vestir la…

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Barça: Laporta reveals an incident with Messi

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Messi and Laporta, the tension continuesBarça: Laporta reveals an incident with MessiThe relationship between Lionel Messi and Joan Laporta still appears to be marked by a certain distance. According...

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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC lead the way after win over champs Miami and Lionel Messi

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LAFC get a convincing win over defending champions Inter Miami to kick off the 2026 MLS season and the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

Why the record crowd at the LAFC-Inter Miami match was about more than Lionel Messi

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Twice in the last four seasons an LAFC game produced an attendance record. Saturday's attendance of 75,673 was the largest for a season opener and second-largest ever.

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta opens up on his “strained” relationship with Lionel Messi after 2021 exit

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on his “strained” relationship with Lionel Messi after the club legend’s emotional departure from Spotify Camp Nou in 2021.Tension between both par...

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Laporta reveals truth behind Messi failed return to Barcelona: ‘We tried, but…’

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The debate around Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona refuses to fade, and Joan Laporta has once again offered his version of events. Speaking on the Catalan programme ‘Café d’Idees’ on ...

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Casemiro getting closer to Lionel Messi

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The Brazilian midfielder opens the door to leaving Manchester UnitedCasemiro getting closer to Lionel MessiCasemiro will leave Manchester United this summer. As his contract expires, the Brazilian mid...

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Son Heung-min’s LAFC set attendance record on historic MLS opening weekend

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The clash between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Son Heung-min’s LAFC has set new attendance records in a historic opening weekend in Major League Soccer history.

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Lionel Messi could face Antoine Griezmann in 2026 MLS as World Cup winner nears move to Inter Miami rivals

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With an Inter Miami rival reportedly nearing his signing, World Cup champions Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi could face each other in the 2026 MLS.

Monday, Feb 23

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Messi Meltdown in LA, EPL Title Race Drama & Is the 2026 World Cup Already Cracking?

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On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down LAFC’s dominant 3-0 win over Inter Miami and the fiery postgame moment from Lionel Messi that has fans asking if Miami are already unraveling. We recap the rest of MLS opening weekend, dive…

(Video) Did Lionel Messi confront match officials after Inter Miami’s defeat? MLS respond

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League responds after tunnel video sparks debate(Video) Did Lionel Messi confront match officials after Inter Miami’s defeat? MLS respondMLS officials rejected claims that Lionel Messi confronted ma...

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Lionel Messi’s star Argentina teammate reveals who he ranks above them ahead of 2026 World Cup

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One of Lionel Messi's star teammates in Argentina revealed the which national team he sees above them ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Laporta Says Relationship With Messi ‘Strained’

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Former Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has said that Lionel Messi snubbed him at a Ballon d’Or ceremony, which made him understand that their friendship will never be the same again. He suggested that he and the Argentine will never be…

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Joan Laporta explains ‘tense’ relationship with Barcelona icon Lionel Messi

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has provided an insight into what he describes as a ‘tense’ relationship between he and Lionel Messi.Veteran frontman Messi of course brought a close to his iconic...

Joan Laporta explains ‘tense’ relationship with Barcelona icon Lionel Messi

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has provided an insight into what he describes as a ‘tense’ relationship between he and Lionel Messi. Veteran frontman Messi of course brought a close to…

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Messi Escapes MLS Sanction Amid Renewed Favouritism Claims

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Major League Soccer’s decision not to sanction Lionel Messi has ignited a fresh controversy, with critics questioning the league’s impartiality when its most prominent player is involved. The incident occurred following Inter Miami’s 3-0…