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Messi to Bid Farewell to Argentina in Final Friendly Against Benin
sports3 days ago

Messi to Bid Farewell to Argentina in Final Friendly Against Benin

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, marking his 208th cap. The 38-year-old, who retired from international duty in August after the 2026 World Cup final, will bid farewell to a team that achieved unprecedented success under coach Lionel Scaloni. While his national team career ends, Messi plans to continue playing for Inter Miami and is expanding his business empire, including new ownership stakes in Spanish clubs CD Eldense and UE Cornella.

via AP News|
#argentina#football#inter-miami
Ronaldo’s Portugal Exit: A Generational Shift or Final Chapter?
sports3 days ago

Ronaldo’s Portugal Exit: A Generational Shift or Final Chapter?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career appears to be ending after a public fallout with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus. Following a dispute over benching, Ronaldo walked out of the national team camp, but Portugal subsequently won four consecutive matches without him. Jesus has stated he is open to Ronaldo’s return, yet the broader narrative suggests a permanent break as the team embraces a new tactical era.

via The Guardian|
#cristiano-ronaldo#football#jorge-jesus
Yamal's Historic Double Puts Spain Top of Nations League Group
football9 days ago

Yamal's Historic Double Puts Spain Top of Nations League Group

Lamine Yamal scored twice and assisted a goal as Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League, extending their unbeaten run to 40 matches. The 19-year-old Barcelona star became the youngest player to achieve this feat for Spain, breaking a record previously held by Raul and Xabi Alonso. Spain now leads Group A3 with six points, three clear of England and Croatia. The victory marked Spain's first home game since winning the World Cup in July.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#croatia#fc-barcelona#football
Independent Commission Finds Manchester City Guilty of £900m Financial Fraud
sports10 days ago

Independent Commission Finds Manchester City Guilty of £900m Financial Fraud

An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of all charges related to breaching Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The club is accused of using 'sham' contracts to artificially inflate revenues by over £900m. Manchester City plans to appeal the decision, while the Premier League prepares for a sanctions hearing.

via The Guardian|
#financial-fair-play#football#legal
Spain extend 39-game unbeaten run with 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley
football12 days ago

Spain extend 39-game unbeaten run with 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley

Spain defeated England 3-2 in a UEFA Nations League match at Wembley on September 26, 2026, extending their unbeaten streak to 39 games. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain after a defensive error by Marc Guehi, but England took the lead through goals by Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. Spain equalized via Alex Baena after Kane missed a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner. Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella was involved in both England goals and faced two disallowed penalty appeals.

via Managing Madrid|
#england#football#harry-kane
Yamal’s Wembley Opener and Kane’s Miss Decide Spain’s 3-2 Nations League Win
football12 days ago

Yamal’s Wembley Opener and Kane’s Miss Decide Spain’s 3-2 Nations League Win

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain in a 3-2 victory over England at Wembley, with the Barcelona star crediting manager Luis de la Fuente’s high-press tactics. England briefly led through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane but lost control after Kane missed a penalty, allowing Spain to capitalize on defensive errors. Spain will next face Croatia in Seville.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#england#football#harry-kane
Penn State Assistant Jordan Lucas Charged with DUI After Incident in State College
sports16 days ago

Penn State Assistant Jordan Lucas Charged with DUI After Incident in State College

Penn State football assistant Jordan Lucas was charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence and three summary traffic violations following an incident in downtown State College on August 16. Police reports indicate Lucas had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit, and was found unconscious in a disabled SUV with flat tires. Although the university confirmed the charges, Lucas remains on the coaching staff, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 21.

via StateCollege.com|
#dui#football#jordan-lucas
Week 2 Sparks: Rising stars, a retooled Bengals D, and pivotal NFL lessons
sports17 days ago

Week 2 Sparks: Rising stars, a retooled Bengals D, and pivotal NFL lessons

Week 2 highlights rising stars (Dallas Turner and Lukas Van Ness) fueling strong pass rushes for the Vikings/Packers, Cincinnati’s defensive front emerging as the NFL’s most-improved unit, Jaylen Waddle delivering a major spark for the Broncos, smarter strategy under the new overtime rules, and solid coaching/production from Klint Kubiak with the Raiders, plus Davante Adams showing he’s still elite.

via cbssports.com|
#bengals#football#nfl
Week 3 Waiver Wire: Top adds emerge as Week 2 injuries rock fantasy rosters
sports17 days ago

Week 3 Waiver Wire: Top adds emerge as Week 2 injuries rock fantasy rosters

Week 2 injuries to QBs (e.g., Caleb Williams, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels), RBs (Saquon Barkley, J.K. Dobbins) and WRs (DJ Moore, Alec Pierce) have fantasy managers scrambling for help, making Week 3 waiver-wire targets crucial. Josh Nagel outlines potential adds and explains bid formats (FAAB vs. waiver priority) with a 65% roster-share cutoff; full recommendations are behind SportsLine's paywall but the piece signals a pivotal week for salvageable rosters.

via SportsLine|
#fantasy#football#injuries
Ireland v Israel: Nations League goes neutral amid protests and geopolitics
sports17 days ago

Ireland v Israel: Nations League goes neutral amid protests and geopolitics

Ireland will travel to Debrecen, Hungary, for an away-style Nations League clash with Israel and later host in Backa Topola, Serbia, under neutral-venue conditions with no Irish fans and stripped-back broadcasting. The decision, backed by a July FAI vote to proceed despite opposition and protests over Israel’s Gaza war, aims to avoid sanctions and revenue loss while highlighting how football fixtures are entwined with geopolitical tensions.

via BBC|
#football#israel#protests
NFL’s Eight Winless Teams: Who’s in Panic Mode After Two Games
sports17 days ago

NFL’s Eight Winless Teams: Who’s in Panic Mode After Two Games

Armando Salguero’s OutKick piece assesses the NFL’s eight winless teams (Chargers, Texans, Colts, Dolphins, Titans, Commanders, Buccaneers, Falcons) two games into the 17-game schedule, noting that only 20% of 0-2 teams since 2021 have reached the playoffs. He argues some clubs should panic more than others: the Chargers are in clear panic mode, the Colts and Commanders sit on the edge with key personnel under pressure, the Texans aren’t panicking yet given their history of slow starts, the Dolphins are calm about their trajectory, the Titans are in a fragile but not outright panic state, the Buccaneers face risk with underperforming play, and the Falcons aren’t panicking yet with a potential quarterback return looming. Overall, panic is spreading but severity varies by team and situation.

via Fox News|
#analysis#football#nfl
Hollister High cancels varsity football season amid program review
local17 days ago

Hollister High cancels varsity football season amid program review

The San Benito High School District canceled the remainder of Hollister High's varsity football season due to an ongoing review of the football program and insufficient eligible student-athletes to safely field a team; an earlier game was forfeited after coach Thomas Sullivan was placed on leave, with Chris Cameron serving as interim head coach, and district officials cited privacy in not sharing further details.

via KSBW|
#football#forfeit#hollister