… Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the 38-year-old nucleus of his team "looks good" despite suffering a hamstring injury playing for club side Inter Miami in late May. …
… The 38-year-old Messi had not featured for Argentina in the build-up to their title defence after injuring a hamstring playing for Inter Miami in late May. …
… The 38-year-old Messi had not featured for Argentina in the build-up to their title defence after injuring a hamstring playing for Inter Miami in late May. …
Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad By AFP June 06, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF a …
… The Inter Miami forward, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, retired from international football in September 2024, but recently indicated he would be willing to return if selected. …
… He has been named captain with the expectation he will have recovered from the hamstring issue that sparked his request to leave the pitch last Sunday during his side Inter Miami's Major League Soccer match with Philadelphia. …
… However, he is in fine form in Major League Soccer for Inter Miami, for whom he has 13 goals in 16 games in 2026 after helping them win the MLS Cup last year. …
Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup By Citizen Sports May 25, 2026 02:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Major League Soccer …
… That moved them into second place in the list of the UK's wealthiest sportspeople, behind the family of ex-Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth was valued at £2 billion.Beckham, who retired from playing in 2013, is a co-owner of Inter Miami, estimated to be …
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to hold a rare press conference in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, facing tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has barred a top African referee, fans, and team officials from entering the country.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold a rare press conference in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where he is expected to face questions about ticket prices and US immigration restrictions that have barred a top African referee, fans and team officials from entering the country.
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was among the first 11 players selected to the MLS All-Star squad for a July 29 match against an all-star team from the Mexican league. The MLS First XI, chosen by votes of players, fans, and media, includes five players on World Cup rosters.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after omitting the 39-year-old striker from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez. Bielsa said his selection was guided solely by what he considered best for the team's chances, despite earlier tensions between the coach and Suarez over alleged mistreatment during the 2024 Copa America.
Argentine footballer Daniel Bertoni warns that coach Lionel Scaloni should not rely too heavily on the players who won the 2022 World Cup, as loyalty to that squad could undermine Argentina's chances of successfully defending their title in the 2026 tournament.
Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 during the 2026 World Cup, continues as Argentina's talisman as they attempt to retain the trophy in North America after his 2022 Qatar triumph.
Lionel Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami's Major League Soccer match against Philadelphia Union on Sunday, clutching the back of his left leg. Coach Guillermo Hoyos said the substitution was precautionary due to pitch conditions and fatigue rather than a confirmed injury.
David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached an estimated combined wealth of £1.185 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making them Britain's wealthiest sportspeople after Bernie Ecclestone's family. Beckham's wealth comes largely from his co-ownership of Inter Miami and brand ambassador roles with companies including Adidas and Hugo Boss.
Lionel Messi said Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup title, but cautioned that France, Spain, Brazil, and Portugal are strong contenders and "in better shape" despite some Argentine players dealing with injuries or lack of match fitness.