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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Flille.jpg "Jonathan DAVID of Lille celebrate his goal with Hakon ARNAR HARALDSSON of Lille on June 18, 2024")
Tottenham in 'daily contact' with striker considered ideal Harry Kane replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in 'daily contact' with Lille forward Jonathan David as Ange Postecoglou looks to sign a recognised goal-scorer ahead of the new season.Jul 20, 13:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.")
Olympic football 2024: The best footballers to ever feature at the Olympic Games
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Mole looks at some of the best players to have featured at the Games.Jul 20, 11:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fjulian-alvarez.JPG "Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal on March 6, 2024")
Olympic football 2024: Every Premier League player taking part in Paris Games
Sports Mole takes a look at every Premier League player competing for their countries at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Jul 20, 10:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2FLionel%20messi%20and%20Matias%20Rojas.jpg "Lionel Messi and Matias Rojas celebrate a goal for Inter Miami")
Preview:Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 18, 18:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F16%2FJosef%20Martinez.jpg "Josef Martinez in action for CF Montreal")
Preview:CF Montreal vs. Toronto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between CF Montreal and Toronto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 18, 18:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on July 9, 2024")
Lionel Messi injury update: Inter Miami forward out for indefinite period
Inter Miami announce that Lionel Messi will be out indefinitely after sustaining an ankle injury in Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final.Jul 17, 00:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F29%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the Copa America trophy on July 14, 2024")
Copa America 2024 Team of the Tournament: Rodriguez, Martinez, Ugarte
Sports Mole selects its Copa America 2024 Team of the Tournament, including James Rodriguez, Lautaro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte.Jul 15, 18:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FJordi%20Alba.jpg "Jordi alba celebrates scoring for Inter Miami on June 29, 2024")
Preview:Inter Miami vs. Toronto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Toronto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 15, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F29%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected on July 14, 2024")
Lionel Messi left in tears from ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America final win
Argentina star Lionel Messi is left in tears after he sustains an ankle injury in Sunday's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final.Jul 15, 13:35
Preview:Argentina vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 14, 12:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fangel-di-maria_1.jpg "Argentina's Angel Di Maria during training on July 11, 2024")
Lionel Messi wants Angel Di Maria to get fairytale ending in Copa America final
Argentina star Lionel Messi hopes that Angel Di Maria can enjoy a fitting send-off in Sunday's Copa America final against Colombia.Jul 14, 12:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014")
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.Jul 13, 13:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fangel-di-maria.jpg "Argentina's Angel Di Maria reacts on July 9, 2024")
Argentina lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for 2024 Copa America final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Monday's Copa America final against Colombia.Jul 12, 23:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Argentina forward Lionel Messi looks on before a Copa America match against Peru on June 29, 2024")
Copa America final: Argentina vs Colombia, Messi vs James - a tale of two captains
Ahead of Sunday's Copa America final, Sports Mole looks at how both teams' captains have taken very different routes to this stage.Jul 12, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2FMarcelo%20Bielsa.jpg "Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa before their June 2024 friendly with Mexico")
Preview:Canada vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa America clash between Canada and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 11, 21:35
Lionel Messi addresses Argentina future as Angel Di Maria confirms retirement plans
Lionel Messi provides an update on his Argentina future as Angel Di Maria confirms his intention to walk away from international football.Jul 10, 15:33
Lionel Messi achieves new goalscoring milestone in Argentina's Copa America triumph
Lionel Messi overtakes Ali Daei to become the second-highest men's international goalscorer of all time in Argentina's 2-0 Copa America semi-final win over Canada.Jul 10, 11:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Femiliano-martinez_1.jpg "Argentina's Emiliano Martinez celebrates after winning the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024")
Preview:Argentina vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 7, 19:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FLionel%20Messi.jpg "Lionel Messi reacts after missing his penalty for Argentina at the Copa America on July 4, 2024")
Argentina lineup vs. Canada: Predicted XI for Copa America semi-final match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's Copa America clash with Canada.Jul 7, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fjames-anderson.jpg "England's James Anderson reacts on July 31, 2023")
James Anderson compared to Messi, Ronaldo as "freak" and "genius" set to retire
Former England bowler Steven Finn hails retiring great James Anderson as a "freak", "genius" and a "master", comparing him to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Jul 7, 09:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_2.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 26, 2024")
Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal update given after heartbreaking Euro 2024 France defeat
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez insists that it is still too early to make a decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future following their Euro 2024 exit.Jul 6, 08:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Femiliano-martinez.jpg "Argentina's Emiliano Martinez reacts during the penalty shootout on July 4, 2024")
Copa America 2024: Emiliano Martinez extends penalty record after Lionel Messi miss
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez maintains his unbeaten penalty shootout record in Thursday's Copa America quarter-final success against Ecuador.Jul 5, 13:48
Lionel Scaloni provides Lionel Messi injury update ahead of Ecuador clash
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni provides an update on Lionel Messi's injury status ahead of Thursday's Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador.Jul 4, 13:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FPavel%20Bucha.jpg "Pavel Bucha celebrates a goal with FC Cincinnati on July 4, 2024")
Preview:FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 4, 08:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F12%2Fjavier-mascherano.jpg "Argentina Under-23s coach Javier Mascherano before the match on February 5, 2024")
Argentina 2024 Paris Olympics squad: Lionel Messi decision made as two Man City players make cut
Argentina confirm their 18-man football squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which includes two Manchester City players, but does Lionel Messi make the cut?Jul 3, 09:47
![Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/nZr1c8UUeg1Ptk4-r0Hx9wgC_QY=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Lionel Messi's record vs. Ecuador
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Lionel Messi's record against Ecuador ahead of Thursday's Copa America quarter-final.Jul 2, 13:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F10%2Fpat-noonan.jpg "FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan before the game on March 3, 2024")
Preview:DC United vs. FC Cincinnati - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between DC United and FC Cincinnati, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 2, 06:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 20, 2024")
Preview:Argentina vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 2, 05:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2FLionel%20Messi.jpg "Argentina captain Lionel Messi reacts to a chanced missed at the 2024 Copa America against Canada")
Argentina lineup vs. Ecuador : Predicted XI for Copa America quarter-final Match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Thursday's Copa America clash with Ecuador.Jul 2, 05:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FPatrick%20Agyemang.jpg "Patrick Agyemang celebrates a goal for Charlotte FC on June 22, 2024")
Preview:Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 1, 06:34
Copa America 2024: Argentina optimistic Lionel Messi will be fit for quarter-final
Argentina assistant coach Walter Samuel provides an update on Lionel Messi's injury status ahead of the Copa America quarter-finals.Jun 30, 15:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts on June 25, 2024")
Copa America 2024: Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni to miss Argentina's clash with Peru
Argentina will be without their talisman Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni for Saturday's final group game against Peru at Copa America 2024.Jun 29, 14:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F16%2Fjoan-laporta.jpg "Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference on April 17, 2023")
Barcelona's Joan Laporta 'dreaming' of ambitious deal for Man City attacking duo
Barcelona chief Joan Laporta is reportedly eyeing up an ambitious deal for two Manchester City attackers as he bids to strengthen his presidential campaign in 2026.Jun 27, 22:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F17%2FJacen%20Russell-Rowe.jpg "Jacen Russell-Rowe celebrates scoring the winning goal for the Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions Cup")
Preview:New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between New England Revolution and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 22:17
Argentina lineup vs. Peru: Predicted XI for Copa America Group A match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Sunday's Copa America clash with Peru.Jun 27, 13:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2FLautaro%20Martinez.jpg "Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Argentina at the 2024 Copa America")
Preview:Argentina vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa America clash between Argentina and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 13:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F21%2FRumba%20Munthali%20.jpg "Rumba Munthali looks on in his first match as interim manager of Nashville SC on May 18, 2024")
Preview:Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Nashville SC and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 02:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2FErick%20Pulgar.jpg "Erick Pulgar of Chile during their opening match of the 2024 Copa America")
Preview:Chile vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa America clash between Chile and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 23, 16:40
How Argentina could line up against Chile
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's Copa America clash with Chile.Jun 23, 16:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Fraphael-varane.JPG "Manchester United's Raphael Varane pictured in November 2023")
David Beckham 'keen' to add Raphael Varane to star-studded Inter Miami squad
Inter Miami owner David Beckham is reportedly keen to add Raphael Varane to a squad stacked with high-profile names, including Argentina legend Lionel Messi.Jun 23, 16:10
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