All posts tagged "Lionel Messi"
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613FootballFrom Messi to Mbappé: See 40+ records broken at 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America
Compiled by ActionNetwork.com, the statistics highlight an extraordinary tournament in which individual brilliance, team dominance and longevity combined to produce unprecedented milestones.
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906FootballMbappé first player to win back-to-back World Cup Golden Boots
Mbappé also etched his name into football history by becoming the men's all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer, taking his career tally...
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1.1KFootballSpain crowned 2026 World Cup Champions after extra time thriller against Argentina
Ferran Torres, who came off the bench, broke Argentina's resistance in the 106th minute, ending a tense contest and handing Spain their...
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12.1KFootballSaka hat-trick leads England to 6-4 win over France to claim FIFA World Cup Bronze
The victory secured England's best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966, while ending their long wait for success in...
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21.2KFootballFIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Rodri and Yamal lead the stats ahead of Spain vs Argentina final
Argentina captain Lionel Messi and France star Kylian Mbappe are tied at the top of the adidas Golden Boot standings with eight...
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21.3KFootballArgentina stun England late to set up 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Scaloni's men will now face Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19, with the chance to...
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22.1KFootballSpain sink Mbappé’s France to reach first World Cup Final since 2010
The victory means Spain have now conceded just one goal in seven matches, underlining the defensive solidity that has complemented their attacking...
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5.0KFootballArgentina rally from two goals down to reach World Cup Quarter-finals
Argentina's champions' pedigree shone through in a breathtaking final 15 minutes as Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez all found the...
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4.9KFootballWorld Cup 2026: Argentina survive Cape Verde to win 3-2 in extra-time
Lionel Scaloni's side needed 120 minutes to finally overcome a fearless Cape Verde team that twice came from behind and came within...
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610FootballMessi breaks Klose World Cup goal record as Argentina advance to Last 32
After missing an early penalty, the Argentine legend responded with a record-breaking brace to move past Miroslav Klose and take his World...
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1.0KFootball2026 WORLD CUP: Messi ties Klose record with magical hat-trick in Argentina opener
The three goals saw the Argentine captain equal German legend Miroslav Klose's all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record of 16 goals, further...
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3.2KFootball2026 WORLD CUP: Cape Verde stun Spain, Egypt Hold Belgium in Group G, H upsets
The biggest story of the day came in Atlanta, where tournament debutants Cape Verde announced their arrival on football's biggest stage with...
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875Football2026 WORLD CUP: Here Are 20 Records That Could Be Broken This Year
Cristiano Ronaldo is already the only player in history to score in five separate World Cup editions. If he finds the net...
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10.2KFootballLIST: Cristiano, Messi lead social media power rankings at 2026 World Cup
Cristiano tops the rankings with an estimated earning potential of $6.66 million (approximately Shs24.4 billion) for a single sponsored Instagram post based...
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2.0KFootball2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium enters the history books as the first venue to host three FIFA World Cup opening matches, having previously...
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know on football’s biggest tournament
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 and will be jointly hosted by...
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1.2KSportsThe Best FIFA Awards 2023: Here’s the full list of winners and FIF Pro XI
In a glamorous ceremony that unfolded the pinnacle of football excellence, the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards hosted in...
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1.1KSportsMessi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s prize
Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World...
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1.0KFootballMessi eyes 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati set to win women’s award
Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career when this year’s ceremony to crown the...
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880FootballMessi’s MLS season ends with Inter Miami defeat to Charlotte FC
Lionel Messi played the entire 90 minutes in Inter Miami’s matchday game on artificial turf as they lost to Charlotte FC 1-0...
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1.1KSportsMessi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola
Manchester, (UK): Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d’Or but admitted the World Cup winner...
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1.4KFootballLionel Messi to leave PSG at end of season after suspension
The former Barcelona star will now see his two-year deal with PSG end this summer and is now set to leave the...
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1.6KFootballFrance not worried about hostile atmosphere ahead of World Cup final
Argentina have the backing of a majority of neutrals as Lionel Messi bids to win his first World Cup in probably his...
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1.4KFootballArgentina beat Netherlands in Penalty Shoot-out to make World Cup semi-finals
Argentina will next face Croatia on Tuesday for a place in the final after the latter beat Brazil on penalties earlier on...