Football icon Lionel Messi arrives in Argentina ahead of Burkina Faso friendly
Football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Argentina as preparations intensify for their friendly match against Burkina Faso on Saturday....
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Burkina Faso’s friendly against Argentina in doubt over travel crisis
Burkina Faso’s international friendly against Argentina, scheduled for October 4, has been thrown into doubt after the Stallions reportedly encountered...
Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi doubtful for Argentina friendly
Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi is a doubt for the Stallions’ final match of the international break against Argentina on...
Benin goalkeeper Allagbé opens up on facing Lionel Messi in historic Argentina clash
Benin goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbé has admitted that facing Argentina and potentially sharing the pitch with Lionel Messi will be one...
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on 6 October, which is expected to...
Benin set for historic international friendly match against Argentina
Benin are set to travel to Buenos Aires for a historic international friendly against Argentina following the first two matchdays...
Benin to face Argentina in Buenos Aires international friendly
Benin will face world champions Argentina in an international friendly on 6 October as the Squirrels prepare for another high-profile...
Senegal youngster Ibrahim Mbayé chooses Ronaldo over Messi
Aston Villa youngster Ibrahim Mbayé has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo is his football idol, while acknowledging that the Portuguese superstar...
Leandro Paredes hits back at FIFA over 10-match World Cup ban
Argentina midfielder says punishment is excessive after incidents during World Cup final against Spain Leandro Paredes has described his 10-match...
Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ ball fetches $3.3m at auction
The match ball used when Diego Maradona scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 FIFA...
Egypt coach receives two-match ban and $47,000 fine over Argentina protest
Egypt goalkeeping coach Saafan Al-Saghir has been suspended for two matches and fined $47,000 by FIFA following his conduct during...
Mexico and Argentina stand by Infantino as pressure mounts over FIFA proposal
Support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino has continued to divide world football, with Mexico and Argentina becoming the latest nations...
Sidny Lopes Cabral’s wonder goal against Argentina named Best of 2026 World Cup
Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral has been honoured with the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament award after his sensational...
World Cup 2026: Emotional message as Alexis Mac Allister reacts to Argentina’s final defeat
Alexis Mac Allister has paid tribute to Argentina’s players and supporters after the Albiceleste’s defeat to Spain in the 2026...
Spain and Argentina could meet in Qatar this November after World Cup final showdown
Spain and Argentina are reportedly on course to renew their rivalry later this year, with Qatar emerging as the likely...
Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with television...
Complete list: World Cup 2026 individual award winners
Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final also confirmed the tournament’s individual award winners, with Rodri, Kylian Mbappé,...
World Cup 2026: Messi’s Golden Ball defeat sparks debate despite record-breaking campaign
Lionel Messi’s disappointment at losing the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was compounded by missing out on the tournament’s Golden...
World Cup 2026: Emotional moment as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal share iconic final embrace
One of the defining moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final came after the final whistle, when Lionel Messi...
World Cup 2026: Leandro Paredes sent off after shocking final whistle scenes
Leandro Paredes was sent off after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup final following a heated confrontation with...