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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.
The role of the marquee signing: Can Wolfsburg afford the Vinicius Souza experiment?
VfL Wolfsburg dug deep into their pockets for him: Vinicius Souza joined from Sheffield United for 15 million euros. A defensive midfielder being retrained does that make sense?
Borja Iglesias, from his passion for Celta to his return to the national team
Borja Iglesias, exceptional in goals and in causes, voices his convictions without fear. He enchants in Vigo and returns to the Spanish national team without giving up on his calls for change.
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.
Baum sidelined for now Virus knocks Collins out
Eintracht Frankfurt will have to do without Elias Baum for the time being. The full-back picked up an injury while with the U-21 national team.
Cardoso feels discomfort and leaves training
The midfielder was just another one in the group until he had to stop. The red and white club has received no word that Sorloth will not continue with his national team.
Jobe Bellingham linked with Manchester United
Manchester United and Crystal Palace are linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham. Reports say Rúben Amorim views the 20 year old as a good fit for a 4-3-3, while competition in Dortmund has limited his starts since a 30 million euro summer move.
Father of Lamine Yamal confronts Barcelona: 'Not fair to my son'
Lamine Yamal’s father is displeased with the FC Barcelona board. According to the father of the star player, his son received too little support in the fight for the Ballon d'Or.
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.
Woltemade’s debut goal keeps Germany on course for the World Cup
Thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win in Northern Ireland, who thus lost a home match for the first time in almost two years, Germany stayed on course for the 2026 World Cup on Monday evening.