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abcnews.go.comsports6 days agoUpdated
Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time; Cape Verde reaches round of 16 for first time
Lionel Messi opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the tournament as Argentina advanced past Cape Verde on Friday night in Miami. The defending champions needed extra time to overcome the first-time knockout qualifier.
worldsoccertalk.comsports12 days ago
Messi Scores Sixth Goal as Argentina Advances to World Cup Round of 32
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a free kick. Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 and will face Cabo Verde on July 3.
Usa Todaysports13 days agoUpdated
Argentina to Rest Messi on Bench for Final Group Match Against Jordan
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start the team's final group-stage match against Jordan on the substitutes' bench. The 39-year-old leads the tournament with five goals after Argentina secured first place in Group J. Scaloni said Messi will likely…
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France 24sports17 days ago
Lionel Messi Scores Twice in Argentina's 2-0 World Cup Win Over Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in a 2-0 World Cup victory against Austria. The result came after he missed a penalty kick earlier in the match.
pakistantoday.com.pksports23 days ago
Messi Says He Remains in Good Shape for Sixth World Cup
Argentine forward Lionel Messi stated after a match win that he feels physically prepared for his sixth World Cup appearance. The comments came following Argentina's opening game victory in the tournament.
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japantimes.co.jpsports22 days agoUpdated
Messi Scores Hat Trick as Argentina Defeats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi scored three goals in a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on June 16, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals and becoming the oldest player to record a hat trick at the tournament.
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Al Jazeerasports46 days agoUpdated
Lionel Messi Leaves Inter Miami Match With Apparent Leg Injury
Argentina forward Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s final MLS game before the 2026 World Cup on Sunday after grabbing the back of his leg. Inter Miami staff will assess the issue ahead of the tournament.
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101greatgoals.comsports51 days ago
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola to Leave After Final Match
Manchester City will play its final match of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday. The club has won six Premier League titles and 20 trophies during Guardiola's decade in charge.
Al Jazeerasports57 days ago
Lionel Messi Scores Twice as Inter Miami Rallies Past Cincinnati 5-3
Messi reached 910 career goals with two strikes and an assist in Inter Miami's fifth straight MLS road win. German Berterame scored the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute after two late Cincinnati defensive errors. The victory improved Miami to 7-2-4 while snapping Cincinnati's six…
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indianexpress.comsports58 days ago
Lionel Messi Tops MLS Salaries at $28.3 Million
Lionel Messi earns $28.3 million in his fourth season with Inter Miami under his second MLS contract. Son Heung-min ranks second at $11.2 million with LAFC, followed by Rodrigo De Paul at $9.7 million. The MLS Players Association released the salary data, which shows compensation…