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Bernardo Silva reportedly picks Barcelona despite Messi’s Inter Miami and Ronaldo’s SPL interest

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Despite the interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League, Bernardo Silva has reportedly picked FC Barcelona as his preferred next club.

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The La Liga 1:1 rule that allows Barcelona to spend more than any year since Lionel Messi left

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Barcelona are preparing to go all out in the summer transfer window, with several big players already agreeing deals.

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Lionel Messi’s giant statue in India deemed a safety hazard

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India’s tribute to soccer legend Lionel Messi is now set to be put away. Last year in Dec. 2025, Lionel Messi, alongside Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, made his way to India for the much-awaited G.O.A.T. India Tour. However, despite a…

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Don Garber reveals staggering impact Lionel Messi has had in MLS as he spearheads what US soccer ‘was waiting for’

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Don Garber believes Lionel Messi has brought Major League Soccer a level of attention the league had never seen before. It goes beyond the goals...

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Lionel Messi’s 70ft statue in India to be moved after ‘swaying in wind’

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A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in India is set to be taken down after it was spotted “swaying in the wind”. The giant monument in Kolkata, West Bengal, was erected in December during Messi’s ‘GOAT’ tour of the country – GOAT meaning…

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Vinicius Junior names top five candidates for 2026 World Cup including Ronaldo’s Portugal and Messi’s Argentina

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Vinicius Junior included Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina in his top five candidates for the 2026 World Cup.

Wednesday, May 27

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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi rivalry expands to 2026 World Cup representation between Saudi Pro League and MLS: Which league would have more players?

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As the 2026 World Cup approaches, supporters of both stars have turned their attention toward a different battle: whether the Saudi Pro League or Major League Soccer will have the stronger presence on soccer’s biggest stage.

Lionel Messi’s statue in India to be removed: What’s the reason behind the decision?

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A massive monument built to honor Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India, is officially set to be dismantled just months after its unveiling due to severe structural safety concerns.

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Lionel Messi watches closely as Netherlands’ World Cup squad features 2022 rival Wout Weghorst

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The Netherlands confirmed their 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Among those included is Wout Weghorst, who had a memorable clash with Lionel Messi during the 2022 tournament.

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Cristiano Ronaldo powers Al-Nassr into world’s top 10 shirt sellers after Saudi Pro League title win, but still trails Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

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After a dramatic Saudi Pro League title-winning season, Al-Nassr has now achieved another milestone away from the pitch, while Inter Miami remains one of the biggest soccer brands on the planet thanks to Messi’s influence.

Lionel Scaloni issues a brutal reality check on Lionel Messi’s not ‘entirely bad’ hamstring injury

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Lionel Scaloni has eased some Lionel Messi fears, but Argentina still have to treat his hamstring injury as a serious World Cup warning. The update...

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When is Lionel Messi’s next game? Argentina legend preparing for 2026 World Cup debut

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With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game.

70ft Messi statue is now “unsafe” after it was put up six months ago

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A 70-foot-tall statue of footballing icon Lionel Messi has been deemed “unsafe” just a few months after it was erected in India.

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India's 70ft Messi statue to be moved after 'swaying in the wind'

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A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted "swaying in the wind".

Messi’s GOAT statue in India to be removed over safety concerns

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Statue to honour World Cup winner Lionel Messi, unveiled during his GOAT tour of India, unstable on busy Kolkata road.

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‘Not that bad’: Argentina’s Scaloni calms Messi injury fears before World Cup defence

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The Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has calmed fears over Lionel Messi’s fitness, suggesting his latest injury “is not that bad” with two weeks to go before the start of the World Cup. Messi was diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his…

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Scaloni optimistic over Messi´s recovery

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Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni played down concerns over Lionel Messi's injury on Tuesday ahead of the FIFA World Cup starting next month, reported Xinhua.

Así llega Messi al Mundial 2026: estos han sido sus asombrosos números históricos en el Inter Miami

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La llegada de Lionel Messi al Inter Miami hace casi tres años revolucionó un equipo, una liga, una ciudad y…

Así llega Messi al Mundial 2026: estos han sido sus asombrosos números históricos en el Inter Miami

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Por Esteban Campanela, CNN en Español La llegada de Lionel Messi al Inter Miami hace casi tres años revolucionó un equipo, una liga, una ciudad y un país entero. Puso la MLS en un foco mundial en el que nunca había estado. Muchos jugadores…