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Why Lionel Messi could miss the MLS All-Star Game

Argentina fell short of defending their World Cup crown after losing 1-0 to Spain

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Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Is Messi's photo with baby Lamine Yamal real?

Viral Messi bathing baby Yamal image traced to 2006 UNICEF fundraising shoot

Messi bathing baby Lamine Yamal

World Cup final preview: Can Spain dethrone Argentina

After just over five weeks the 2026 World Cup has reached its climax

The Final July 19 visual with the crests of Spain and Argentina is displayed against the Manhattan skyline during the FIFA Drone show in New York/New Jersey at Liberty State Park

Is Messi on track to win ninth Ballon d’Or?

The little magician has reached yet another World Cup final

Lionel Messi has emerged as a contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or

Argentina to be punished over Falklands banner

The banner was pro-Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands

Argentina's players hold a banner reading "The Malvinas (Falkland Islands) belong to Argentina," after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament semi-final match between England and Argentina

When Lionel Messi bathed Lamine Yamal 19 years ago

Pictures go viral ahead of their meeting in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday

When Lionel Messi bathed Lamine Yamal 19 years ago

The two reasons why Messi has never faced England

The iconic number 10 has never played against England in his career

Lionel Messi will play his first-ever game against England at the age of 39

What’s going on with penalties at the World Cup?

Kylian Mbappe is the latest player to miss a penalty at the 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty during the World Cup quarter-final match between France and Morocco

Is Messi & Argentina treated favourably at World Cup?

Argentina have benefited from several favourable decisions throughout the tournament

FIFA have been questioned on supposedly favouring Messi & Argentina

World Cup quarter-final nations confirmed

It’s crunch time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the final eight nations are confirmed

Big games and big names in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup

Fernandez goal seals comeback & 3,000th World Cup goal

The 25-year-old writes his name in World Cup history

Enzo Fernandez will get double the joy from his winner against Egypt

Argentina Won the Match but Egypt Won Our Hearts

It’s been an unforgettable journey for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Egypt achieved their best-ever run in the World Cup in the 2026 edition of the tournament

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