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Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the trophy in North America, reports AFP.The Barcelona legend somehow found...

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Ancelotti says Neymar fit for '1st or 2nd' World Cup match

TERESÓPOLIS, Brazil, May 31 (AFP): Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.After reports the 34-year-old forward could be out for three weeks, Ancelotti instead insisted Neymar...

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Liverpool fire head coach Arne Slot

Liverpool fired manager Arne Slot on Saturday at the end of his second season in charge, and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title, reports UNB.Fenway Sports Group, the club's American ownership, said it made a "difficult" decision after Liverpool finished fifth in a disappointing title...

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Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory

LISBON, May 31 (AFP): For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.The debate around the five-time Ballon d'Or winner rages on, as it did at Euro 2024 and four years ago...

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World Cup co-hosts Mexico edge Australia in friendly

PASADENA, United States, May 31 (AFP): World Cup co-hosts Mexico warmed up with a scrappy 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of nearly 80,000 El Tri fans at the Rose Bowl outside Los Angeles on Saturday.Defender Johan Vasquez had the only goal of the encounter, deftly steering in a...

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Bowlers, Bryce star in Scotland's comfortable win over Bangladesh

Scotland's 17-year-old right-arm pacer Gabriella Fontenla bowled a maiden over and conceded just 11 runs in the other three as she and her fellow bowlers laid the platform for a big win over Bangladesh. Kirstie Gordon was frugal too, conceding just 21 runs in her four overs while captain Kathryn...

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Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night

PARIS, France, May 31 (AFP): Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory.Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG's win...

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