Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees confirmed for London ceremony
LONDON / RankWire.AI / – Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers released...
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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after 21-year record run
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / RankWire.AI / – Lionel Messi has retired from international football, closing a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old captain finishes...
Argentina advance as Messi breaks World Cup scoring record
ARLINGTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Lionel Messi turned another World Cup night into a record-setting stage as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Group...
Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw
HOUSTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of...
Lionel Messi wins FIFA award for best player over Kylian Mbappe
The FIFA award for best male player was given to Lionel Messi over his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe. At the Best FIFA Awards ceremony...