Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion
China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
Oil prices jump as fighting flares in the Middle East, while Asian shares are mixed
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
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Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title
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Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup
Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup
June 10, 2026
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Soccer-Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight
A security oversight leaked the passport details of every player in the Argentina squad for Tuesday's pre-World Cup warm-up friendly against Iceland, including Lionel Messi, media
June 10, 2026
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Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up
Lionel Messi is ready for his sixth World Cup
June 10, 2026
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Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team
Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team
June 08, 2026
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Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain
Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain
June 07, 2026
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Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize
Why Lionel Messi's arrival in Kansas City is a bigger deal than many may realize
June 04, 2026
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Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes
Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.
June 04, 2026
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Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
June 03, 2026
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Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup
Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup
June 01, 2026
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Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup
May 29, 2026
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Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
Introducing The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, CNN’s daily 2026 FIFA World Cup newsletter
May 28, 2026
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The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.
May 26, 2026
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Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring
Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, though did not say when the problem is expected to be cleared up
May 26, 2026
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Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4
Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about
May 25, 2026
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Messi has 2 goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati
Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist, German Berterame had the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute and Inter Miami rallied for a 5-3 victory over Cincinnati, extending its road winning streak to seven
May 14, 2026
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Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player
Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million in his new contract with Inter Miami and earns more more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-min
May 13, 2026
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Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games
Lionel Messi had two goals, Germán Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game, and Inter Miami beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games
April 19, 2026
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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter, saying the international soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year
April 16, 2026
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Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami's coach, only 4 months after leading team to MLS Cup title
Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami’s coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi’s club to the MLS Cup title
April 14, 2026
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Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House
March 07, 2026
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Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico
February 28, 2026
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MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league
MLS Commissioner Don Garber ‘would love’ to see Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé join the league
February 20, 2026
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Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing
Lionel Messi says he would prefer to become a club owner rather than a coach when he quits as a player
January 07, 2026
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Messi's tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India has gotten off to a rocky start with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero
December 13, 2025
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It's Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS' first back-to-back MVP winner
Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history
December 09, 2025
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Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday
December 06, 2025
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Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are playing in the warmest MLS Cup final in the league's history
December 06, 2025
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FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know
December 05, 2025
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Messi's Inter Miami advances to MLS Cup final with 5-1 win over NYCFC in East final
Lionel Messi has led Inter Miami to the MLS Cup final after a 5-1 win over New York City FC
November 30, 2025
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Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami
Thomas Müller knows what it's like to face Lionel Messi with a trophy on the line
November 30, 2025
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Messi's goal, 3 assists power Inter Miami past FC Cincinnati 4-0, into 1st Eastern Conference final
Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals
November 24, 2025
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to play 1st MLS regular-season match in new stadium April 4
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play their first Major League Soccer match in their new stadium on April 4
November 20, 2025