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Tuesday, Jun 9

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Is Lionel Messi playing today? Projected lineups for Argentina vs Iceland final pre-World Cup friendly

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Lionel Messi's Argentina will face Iceland in their final friendly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Lionel Messi next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Argentina face Algeria

Is Lionel Messi playing today? The Inter Miami star returns with Argentina for a record sixth World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in North America.

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Kylian Mbappe says why Cristiano Ronaldo will score more than Lionel Messi at the World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the last in which we see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo competing against each other. Ronaldo is...

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Messi Set For Argentina Return As Paz Recovers Ahead Of World Cup Opener

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Nico Paz has handed Argentina a timely boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup after returning to full training, while captain Lionel Messi could make his comeback in Tuesday’s friendly against Iceland. The 21-year-old Como midfielder completed…

Argentina v Iceland: Line-ups, stats and preview as Lionel Messi returns from injury for World Cup warm-up

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will be the centre of attention as he looks to prove his fitness in the World Cup warm-up clash with Iceland in Alabama

Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?

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Has Kylian Mbappe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the dominant superstar at the 2026 World Cup?

World Cup 2026: Mbappé Backs Himself To Outscore Messi, Ronaldo

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France captain Kylian Mbappé has confidently tipped himself to score more goals than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a fascinating subplot ahead of football’s biggest tournament. The FIFA World Cup…

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Messi’s minutes to be managed as Argentina aim to avoid ‘risks’

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Lionel Messi has recovered from muscle fatigue in time to feature in Argentina's final pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland.

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From Barcelona To Inter Miami: Mapping Lionel Messi's Career Evolutions

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Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene.

Lionel Messi to return for Argentina’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland, confirms Lionel Scaloni

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Head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will be returning to the pitch in Argentina's last friendly against Iceland.

Monday, Jun 8

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Lionel Messi Gets Special-Edition Stanley Cup Release Ahead of the World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup is just over a week away, kicking off in Mexico on June 11 and culminating in the final on July 19, hosted by MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. As North America prepares to welcome a slew of soccer fans and tourists alike,…

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Lionel Messi and 3 Argentina stars to know ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Superstar Lionel Messi has officially been included in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic sixth appearance in the tournament. After leading Argentina to victory during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Inter Miami…

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Sports News | Ramon Calderon Reveals Why Real Madrid Could Never Unite Messi and Ronaldo

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The football world has spent nearly two decades debating the greatest of all time, and at one point, there was even speculation about whether Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could…

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Marcel Reed gives Lionel Messi a special gift at Kyle Field before 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Just days ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, Texas A&M was presented with a unique opportunity to host the Argentina soccer team. Kyle Field hosted a World Cup warm-up match between Argentina and Honduras.…

“We Want Messi” Chants Go Unanswered at Texas A&M, But My 86-Year-Old Dad Still Loved the Supersized World Cup Tease

COLLEGE STATION — As regulation time wound down, those remaining in the crowd of 91,102 soccer fans that took over Texas A&M’s mammoth football stadium started chanting “We want Messi! We want Messi!” as one. Lionel Messi wouldn’t be…

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Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fans will agree with this Kylian Mbappe statement

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It is rare to see many players that have played with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is not one of them - he only p

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Argentina lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted XI for friendly as Lionel Scaloni to make Lionel Messi decision before World Cup 2026

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for their international friendly clash against Iceland on Wednesday.

Sunday, Jun 7

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Spain Boss Says Lamine Yamal Was 'Born for This,' Compares Him To Lionel Messi

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has hailed Lamine Yamal as a player who was "born for this," comparing the Barcelona sensation's natural talent to that of Lionel Messi.

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From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi

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Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

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‘There are those that are touched by God’s wand,’ says Luis de la Fuente weighs in on Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal comparison

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Due to his surprising breakthrough in soccer, Lamine Yamal is being constantly compared to Lionel Messi, as two geniuses of the sport. In response, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente has given his opinion on the comparison between both players,…