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Lionel Messi reveals World Cup "hope" as Argentina star issues latest update on retirement talk
Argentina star Lionel Messi provides an update on his availability for next year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA.14:56
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World Cup 2026 draw: When is it? How can I watch it? Who are the favourites for the trophy?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup.Dec 2, 08:00
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for next year's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.Nov 18, 22:00
Argentina lineup vs. Angola: Predicted XI for clash with Scaloni set to make decisions over Messi start and Martinez replacement
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's international friendly against Angola.Nov 12, 21:07
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Preview:Angola vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Angola and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 19:21
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Manchester United injury news: Lisandro Martiniez training plan 'decided' by Red Devils for international break
Manchester United allegedly make a significant decision regarding the training plan for Lisandro Martinez for the November international break.Nov 10, 18:12
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Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?Nov 10, 14:17
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Chelsea injury news: Enzo Fernandez reveals knee concern amid hectic Blues, Argentina schedule
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez reveals details of his long-standing knee issue with a decision having been made over his participation for Argentina during the November international break.Nov 8, 22:45
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Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho should be 'brought down to earth', claims Argentina World Cup winner
An Argentina World Cup winner claims that Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho should be 'brought down to earth' after his slow start to life at Stamford Bridge.Oct 30, 10:09
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World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi 'yet to decide' involvement in Argentina title defence despite signing new Inter Miami contract
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is reportedly yet to decide whether he will represent Argentina in their World Cup title defence in 2026.Oct 27, 22:33
Argentina lineup vs. Puerto Rico: Predicted XI for La Albiceleste with uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi's availability
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Tuesday's friendly against Puerto Rico at Inter Miami's Chase Stadium.Oct 12, 23:32
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Preview:Puerto Rico vs Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Puerto Rico and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 23:28
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Lionel Messi eyes MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami star sets new record following Argentina release
Lionel Messi creates MLS history with a brace in Inter Miami's 4-0 win over Atlanta United following his release from the Argentina squad.Oct 12, 10:27
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Chelsea injury news: Enzo Fernandez withdraws from Argentina duty with potential fitness issue
Chelsea suffer a potential injury blow as Enzo Fernandez withdraws from international duty with Argentina.Oct 11, 17:38
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Real Madrid suffer second attacking injury blow after Kylian Mbappe France withdrawal
Real Madrid suffer a second attacking injury blow shortly after Kylian Mbappe withdraws from the France squad with an ankle problem.Oct 11, 08:19
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the International friendly between Puerto Rico and Argentina.Oct 10, 13:31
Argentina lineup vs. Venezuela: Predicted XI for World Cup holders including Lionel Messi decision
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up in Friday's international friendly with Venezuela.Oct 8, 17:16
Preview:Argentina vs Venezuela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 16:47
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Argentina vs. Venezuela: Lionel Messi's record against La Vinotinto
Sports Mole takes a look at Lionel Messi's record for Argentina against Venezuela.Oct 8, 15:48
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Venezuela vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Argentina and Venezuela.Oct 8, 15:27
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