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Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez also received his first Argentina callup on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. Lopez caught the eye of coach Lionel Scaloni for his goal-scoring output at Palmeiras, where he joined in 2022 from Lanús. The center forward has 15 goals in 42 matches this year.
For two decades, Lionel Messi has redefined what is possible in the realm of competitive football. For the second time, with the same quiet determination and creative flair, he is leaving his mark on the world of wine.
Analysing the top flight's best teams, explaining the weekend's stranger decisions and checking in on Wrexham's progress
In the West, Minnesota United FC pulled off a double over the Seattle Sounders for the first time in club history, while the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped points and San Diego FC found a late winner, meaning not much has shifted. The conference title is the expansion side's to lose at the moment.
Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his contract with Al Nassr through 2027. How does that compare to Lionel Messi’s deal with Inter Miami? Nearly two months ago, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr announced a contract extension that will keep the Portuguese star with the Saudi club through 2027.