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‘Lionel Messi has been fundamental to football’s growth in the US. He’s a benchmark for the opponents in MLS, as they discover what it means to truly compete’ Mauricio Pochettino on how Messi is raising the standard stateside

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami in 2023

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‘Lionel Messi plus Neymar plus Kylian Mbappe made everyone anticipate an enhanced version of all three, but you need a structure behind them. They were all born to be number one’ Mauricio Pochettino on his key Paris Saint-Germain challenge

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE Despite having three of the world’s best attackers in his Paris Saint-Germain side, Pochettino could not deliver the Champions League

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NEW ISSUE: Doku and Merino exclusives, Joe Cole & Ashley Cole, Roberto Martinez on Ronaldo, Zanetti on Lionel Messi, plus USA '94, Hiddink and a Djorkaeff Q&A

By Henry Burridge Published

MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday June 4

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Inter Miami fan protest leads to tense exchange with Lionel Messi

By Franco Panizo Published

Inter Miami's first win at Nu Stadium was overshadowed by a disconnect between players and fans

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Adidas' £50m World Cup commercial: here's everyone who features in the ad

By Ryan Gray Published

Adidas athletes Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Trinity Rodman join forces with Timothee Chalamet for new commercial

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Which records will Lionel Messi break at World Cup 2026?

By Chris Nee Published

World Cup 2026 could be Lionel Messi's international swansong and there are still targets left to hit

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'We’ll know in a few months' Lionel Messi close friend gives verdict on Argentina legend's retirement plans

By Steven Chicken Published

Lionel Messi has a chance to go out in a blaze of glory if he can help Argentina to back-to-back World Cups

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Adidas goes for gold with stunning Lionel Messi World Cup 2026 boot

By Chris Nee Published

Adidas honours Argentina captain Lionel Messi with another gleaming signature F50 boot

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Combo image of Argentina captains Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona lifting the World Cup trophy, in 2022 and 1986 respectively.
Ranked! The 20 best Argentina players of all time

By Ben Hayward, Chris Nee Last updated

Argentina Three-time World Cup winners Argentina are one of the true giants of the international game. Who are their greatest players ever?

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What happens to MLS during World Cup 2026?

By Chris Nee Published

World Cup 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, so what will happen to North America's summer league?

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