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Former Barcelona icon Messi donates 80,000 euros to help combat Madrid wildfires

Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi has offered his support amid the Madrid wildfires.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi back in Inter Miami training following brief World Cup break

Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.

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FIFA open investigation into Argentina FA over Falklands banner & World Cup final scrap

FIFA have opened an investigation against The Argentine Football Association, three of its players and a coach.

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IFAB admits Embolo's sending-off in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina was wrong

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off ⁠during this month's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to a circular issued by ‌football's law-making body IFAB on Tuesday.

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The ageless Di Maria: Argentina’s man for the big occasion now dreams of the Libertadores

El Fideo, who proudly wears the jersey of his Rosario Central, is currently the best player in the Argentine league. At 38 years old. And he was sorely missed by his compatriot Lionel Messi in the defeat in New Jersey against Spain.

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Messi cleared to skip All-Star Game by MLS after reaching World Cup final

Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday.

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De la Fuente condemns Argentina's 'unacceptable' behaviour after World Cup final

Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behaviour of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after losing the World Cup final.

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Nicolas Otamendi confirms retirement from international football after World Cup final loss

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his ⁠retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down ‌on a 17-year career during which he ‌won the 2022 World Cup ‌and two Copa America titles.

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Argentina's FA denies reports of its president being ordered to give evidence by US courts

Argentina's football association (AFA) ⁠on Wednesday said it was "completely untrue" that president Claudio Tapia or treasurer Pablo Toviggino had been ‌ordered to give evidence by US courts. The AFA acknowledged, however, that ‌a third party was summoned to appear before ‌a grand jury and potentially provide evidence about ‌several people, including officials from the organisation.

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Argentina left in precarious situation with Messi and Scaloni's futures up in the air

Grit and passion were not enough for Argentina as they failed to overcome the obstacle of a dominant Spain side in the World Cup final. Now, questions arise about how those who remain will react and form a new group, with the futures of Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni up in the air.

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World Cup final draws record US audience as country embraces the sport

Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and ⁠underscoring soccer's growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience.

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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way', insists Fernandez after final

Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.

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Chelsea mulling Fernandez sale and anticipating further approaches, sources suggest

Chelsea remain cautious over Enzo Fernandez's future despite Real Madrid continuing to play down suggestions they will move for the Argentina international.

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'They confuse arrogance with pride': Argentinians not bothered by their critics

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.

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Argentina return home without captain Lionel Messi after World Cup final reverse

Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airport authority.

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FIFA to investigate brawl that took place after World Cup final

World soccer's governing body FIFA ⁠has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate ‌the post-match brawl that erupted ‌after Spain's 1-0 extra-time ‌victory over Argentina in a ‌chaotic World Cup final.

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Lionel Messi left in 'immense pain' after Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain

Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain ⁠had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and ‌thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.

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Flashscore sources: Cristian Romero's Tottenham exit expected as European giants circle

Cristian Romero's Tottenham career is ending, with sources convinced the Argentina defender will leave the club very soon.

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World Cup Player of the Tournament: Mercurial Messi proves class is permanent

Despite just missing out on the Golden Ball, Lionel Messi reminded the football world why he is still an elite player in the twilight of his career after inspiring Argentina to the World Cup final.

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'End of era': Argentina fans mourn after Lionel Messi's World Cup farewell

Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.

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Spain's Cucurella ready for 'a good party' to celebrate World Cup title

Marc Cucurella hailed Spain's "incredible" defence after they won their second World Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 victory against Argentina.

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Argentina's Scaloni admits Spain were 'better side' in World Cup final loss

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

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How a dominant Spain finally saw off disappointing Argentina in a one-sided World Cup final

It all came down to this. One epic match-up between the European champions and the Copa America champions, for the right to call themselves world champions.

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Extra-time winner sees Spain finally see off 10-man Argentina to win second World Cup

A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 and also claimed an all-time European record for the longest unbeaten international run (38 matches).