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Scaloni explains Messi’s absence: I think he will get minutes now
Lionel Messi appears set to get minutes on Tuesday in Argentina’s friendly against Puerto Rico. Head coach Lionel Scaloni wants to speak with his captain first, but hinted there is a good chance Messi will play.
Brazil lost to Japan after leading 2-0
Japan beat Brazil 3 to 2 in Tokyo after trailing 2 to 0 at halftime, securing a first ever victory over the Seleção with second half goals from Minamino, Nakamura and Ueda.
Bouabre’s brace sends France into the U-20 World Cup semi-finals
Saimon Bouabre’s brace fired France past Norway into the U-20 World Cup semi-finals, where they face Morocco. With Argentina meeting Colombia in the other semi-final, the stage is set for a thrilling climax in Chile.
Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona reach agreement on a new contract
Frenkie de Jong has extended his contract with Barcelona until mid 2029. The reigning Spanish champions announced the new agreement with the Netherlands international on Wednesday afternoon.
A misunderstanding between Ronaldo and Mendes leads to a farcical moment
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t exactly known for giving up the ball on a free kick near the opponent’s penalty area. So Portugal’s all-time top scorer looked stunned when Nuno Mendes tapped the ball away from him in the match against Hungary.
Messi takes Neymar’s record after a brace for Argentina
After Argentina’s friendly against Puerto Rico, Lionel Messi has another record to his name. In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Messi set up two Argentina goals and is now the player with the most international assists worldwide: sixty.
Ousmane Dembélé asks for a big salary increase after winning the Ballon d’Or
Fresh from winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé has asked PSG for a significant pay rise despite a contract running to 2028.
Lewandowski returns to Barça injured and will miss El Clásico
Robert Lewandowski has returned to Barcelona with an injury. The La Liga runners-up report that the 37-year-old striker has suffered a small hamstring tear. That means Lewandowski will miss El Clásico.
Sevilla kicks off the week with Suazo and Januzaj
After their 4-1 win over Barcelona, Sevilla returned to training with Suazo, Januzaj, and Jordán back in action. As they prepare to face Mallorca on Saturday, Almeyda looks to reintegrate internationals and keep momentum alive in La Liga.
Mallorca, a favorable opponent to extend the good run
La Liga returns to Nervion as Sevilla host bottom side Mallorca, chasing a second straight home win and looking to turn pre break momentum into a real run, while Jagoba Arrasate’s compact visitors seek to halt their away skid with a disciplined, counter focused plan.