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Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last year.

Argentina defeated France in the FIFA World Cup final last year.

Nearly 30 players have missed the World Cup this summer because of ACL injuries. The remaining teams continue to call for better funding and training conditions.

Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball award at the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Lionel Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory last year in Qatar.

Riots broke out in several cities in France after Argentina defeated them at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Cameras kept focusing on Messi's wife during the match and well into the celebrations.

Labour rights have been a hot topic for Qatar, virtually since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago.

Two French players have already missed the semi-final clash against Morocco due to an unknown illness.

Shops across the globe have run out of Messi shirts, causing the manufacturer to step up production.

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by Fernando Santos for his reaction after being substituted during a game in the group stages. Georgina Rodriguez was vocal in her criticism of the coach for dropping her partner.

An autopsy was performed after the journalist's body was repatriated to the United States on Monday.

Morocco won the hearts of the global football fanbase, but their eventual loss to France showed how rivalries last only for the duration of the game as Mbappe embraced Hakimi.

Karim Benzema is eligible to play the World Cup final for France. The Real Madrid forward has recovered from the injury that forced him to leave the tournament prior to its start.

The Argentina captain said that he can't take another World Cup in four years' time.

At least two players were notably missing from training ahead of the semi-final match between France and Morocco.

The body of well-known U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl, who died suddenly on Friday after collapsing while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, has arrived in the United States, the State Department said on Monday.

The lack of preparation by the organisers to deal with sudden medical situations left journalists watching Grant Wahl pass away in shock.

Stadium 974 has hosted its final football match and will now be dismantled and recycled.

Security concerns were raised after the burglary at Raheem Sterling's home.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sisters have come out in defence of the Portuguese star after he was criticised for his actions following Portugal's win over Switzerland at the World Cup.

The incident took place during Spain's clash against Morocco in the round of 16.

Graeme Souness believes Jude Bellingham will not join Liverpool as the Reds will not be able to afford him unless they get new owners sooner rather than later.

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Japanese, Serbian and Croatian football chiefs are among those who have preferred to steer clear of rights issues.

A 27-year-old man was reportedly shot dead by Iranian security forces for celebrating his national football team's defeat against the US in the FIFA World Cup.

Brazilian OnlyFans model Daiane Tomazoni has promised Brazil football supporters free 18+ content for every goal tite's men score at the World Cup in Qatar.

Protests have erupted in and out of Iran in the past several months following the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody of the country's morality police.

The Supreme Committee is covering up after a Qatari official responsible for delivering the World Cup revealed that 400-500 migrant workers had died.

Spectators have previously been warned against wearing LGBTQIA+ symbols during the event.