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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that captain Lionel Messi will not start in the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match against Jordan, opting instead to name the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner among the substitutes. Scaloni revealed the decision ahead of the crucial fixture, explaining that Messi…
Lionel Messi has etched his name deeper into football history after becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, helping Argentina secure a 2-0 victory over Austria in their 2026 World Cup group-stage clash. The Argentine captain delivered another masterclass performance, scoring a historic goal that saw…
Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history on 16 June 2026, scoring a sensational hat-trick to become the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history. The historic achievement came exactly 20 years after the Argentine legend netted his first-ever World Cup goal on 16 June 2006, marking…
Football fans around the world are gearing up for an exciting week as Argentina and Spain prepare to launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns, with two generations of stars carrying the hopes of millions. For Argentina, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi as the legendary captain embarks on…
The 35-year-old, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, succeeds Robert Lewandowski on the FIFA honours list, while Putellas retained the women’s prize despite spending the second half of last year out injured.
The winners will be revealed on February 27 in Paris. They will be voted for by a jury made up of national team coaches and captains as well as journalists and fans.
