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Messi Retires from Argentina in Sold-Out Buenos Aires Farewell
sports4 days ago

Messi Retires from Argentina in Sold-Out Buenos Aires Farewell

Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentina national team on October 6, 2026, in a friendly against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The event, billed as 'The Last Tango,' marked the end of a 20-year international career and his 208th cap. While the match was streamed via ViX Premium in the U.S., Messi’s professional journey continues with Inter Miami, and he has expanded his business empire through club ownership in Spain and Uruguay.

Pulisic Ousted as 16-Year-Old Sullivan Earns USMNT Call-Up for 2030 Cycle
sports24 days ago

Pulisic Ousted as 16-Year-Old Sullivan Earns USMNT Call-Up for 2030 Cycle

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino omits Christian Pulisic from the first roster of the 2030 cycle due to injury, while promoting 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and 17-year-old Adri Mehmeti to the September/October squad; Yunus Musah is also in, for friendlies against Chile, Peru, Canada and Mexico, with Sullivan set to become the youngest USMNT player in program history.

Von der Leyen skips World Cup final as guests loom
world2 months ago

Von der Leyen skips World Cup final as guests loom

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declined an invitation to the World Cup final in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina, citing agenda reasons. The match will be attended by U.S. President Donald Trump and Spain’s Pedro Sánchez, with Spain’s King Felipe VI also present; Argentina’s President Milei is expected to stay home for superstition. Von der Leyen has recently been active on Ukraine support and EU competitiveness talks with Mario Draghi.

England and Argentina collide in Atlanta for World Cup semi-final showdown
sports2 months ago

England and Argentina collide in Atlanta for World Cup semi-final showdown

England and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta’s stadium, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET; US TV coverage is Fox/FS1 with Peacock carrying the Spanish feed, and streaming options include YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo Sports, plus free international streams via ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, and RTÉ (often via VPN). The match could hinge on moments from players like Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi.

Bieber to headline World Cup 2026 halftime with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS
entertainment3 months ago

Bieber to headline World Cup 2026 halftime with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS

Justin Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for the 11-minute, Super Bowl-style World Cup 2026 halftime show in New York on July 19, with additional performances by Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, and Sesame Street; the curated set, raising funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aims to reach $100 million for children’s education, and Bieber’s appearance follows his return to the stage at Coachella.

World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape as USA Falls to Belgium
sports3 months ago

World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape as USA Falls to Belgium

FIFA World Cup coverage updates the schedule, results, and standings as the knockout rounds approach. The post lists Round of 16 matchups and a complete roll of recent results, noting the United States’ 4-1 defeat to Belgium that ends its run, while Argentina, Spain and other teams advance, with daily scores and the knockout schedule through July 19.