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Barcelona star Gavi picks Lionel Messi’s Argentina as 2026 World Cup favorites over Spain

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Barcelona star Gavi has positioned Lionel Messi's Argentina as the top contender for the 2026 World Cup, even above Spain national team.

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Messi leads MLS salary ranking with $28.3 million: Son Heung-min and Thomas Muller far behind

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The updated Major League Soccer salary rankings have been released, with Lionel Messi leading the list ahead of other stars such as Son Heung-min and Thomas Muller.

Messi Doubles MLS Base Salary, Has $28 Million in Total Compensation

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Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million in his new contract with Inter Miami and earns more more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min

Messi Doubles MLS Base Salary, Earns More Than Twice As Much As Any Other Player

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Lionel Messi's new contract with Inter Miami is massive.

Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million in his new contract with Inter…

Major League Soccer salaries: Lionel Messi ahead of Heung-min Son and Thomas Müller

The MLS Player Association (MLSPA) has released its latest salary guide for Major League Soccer. The list includes both the base salary and the guaranteed compensation of every player. Those...

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Neymar is a step behind Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for one reason, claims Brazil star Casemiro

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Casemiro weighed in on the comparison between Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.

FIFA’s new patch twist could give Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal unique 2026 World Cup advantage, with Christian Pulisic and USMNT receiving different treatment

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The countdown to the 2026 World Cup has already brought excitement around kits, stadiums, and superstar storylines, but a new detail could soon become one of the tournament’s most recognizable visual features.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s company awaits as Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa reflects emotionally on 2026 World Cup: ‘Passion never learned to count time’

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon stand alongside Guillermo Ochoa in one of soccer’s rarest groups, with the Mexico goalkeeper moving closer to a historic sixth World Cup appearance ahead of the 2026 tournament.

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Neymar hailed better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo before FIFA World Cup

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With just weeks left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian and PSG veteran Neymar has been hailed as a better soccer player than two of the world’s best, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. While it has always been a debate to choose the…

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Lionel Messi GOAT tour: Organiser Satadru Dutta to file defamation case, calls out 'failure of administration'

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The G.O.A.T event organiser Satadru Dutta has accused the West Bengal Police and local administration of mishandling security arrangements during Lionel Messi’s recent India tour. He claimed to be unfairly blamed and arrested after chaos...

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Ghanaian youngster Prince Amoako Jnr reveals Messi-Vini Jnr inspiration

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FC Nordsjaelland forward Prince Amoako Jnr says he watches legendary Argentina star Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jnr to improve his football skills. The Ghanaian teen leads the most successful dribbles in the Danish Superliga…

Lionel Messi tipped for Hong Kong return, football expert rejects Fifa overseas games idea

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Lionel Messi “still loves” Hong Kong and China, and the world’s greatest footballer is likely to return to the region “in the near future”, according to a successful entrepreneur with close ties to Asia and the Argentine Football…

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Sports News | Lionel Messi Included as Argentina Name Prelimnary FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's preliminary 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, as coach Lionel Scaloni begins shaping his team for the title defence following their…

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Messi named in preliminary Argentina World Cup squad

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Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the World Cup. Lionel Scaloni has named a 55-player group for now, which includes Messi, despite the Argentina captain not yet officially confirming that he will play at the…

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Argentina at World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars feature in Lionel Scaloni's preliminary squad

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Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni names his 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Lionel Messi and 10 Premier League stars.

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Lionel Messi backs Neymar’s return to Brazil for the 2026 World Cup: ‘He always has to be there’

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Neymar Jr. appears to have very little chance of making the 2026 World Cup, as it has been three years since his last match with Brazil. Despite this, Lionel Messi has decided to support the return of the 34-year-old star, making it clear…

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With Lionel Messi and without Angel Di María, Argentina reveal preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup

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Just weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have officially announced their preliminary squad. Amid the uncertainty, head coach Lionel Scaloni has included Lionel Messi, while leaving out Ángel Di María along with five…

When is Argentina World Cup roster announcement? Date, time of Lionel Scaloni squad reveal and if Messi will play

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Lionel Scaloni has some decisions to make as he prepares to defend the title. One of those concerns Lionel Messi.

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Lionel Messi Reacts as Barcelona Secure La Liga Title with El Clasico Victory over Real Madrid

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Lionel Messi shared an emotional message on social media after FC Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title. The Catalan giants secured back-to-back championships with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou, moving 14 points…