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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team
Soccer legend Lionel Messi retired from the Argentina national team, announcing his decision on Monday.,The Inter Miami superstar has represented the club in international competition for more than two decades.,Messi, 39, propelled Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and returned to help lead a run...
FIFA slaps Argentina with fines, bans over World Cup final
A 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes was one of several sanctions FIFA imposed against Argentina on Friday for their actions in last month's World Cup final loss to Spain.,The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spain's 1-0 vic...
Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire
Especially after witnessing what Lionel Messi was still capable of at this summer's World Cup, the president of the Argentina Football Association is not rushing the all-time great out the door.,Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia said in an interview on Argentine TV that Messi is the only person making the deci...
FIFA investigating Argentina players for ruckus after World Cup final
Argentina's contentious exit from the World Cup could end up having long-term consequences, as FIFA on Monday announced assault charges against two Albiceleste players and an assistant coach.,Midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges, defender Nahuel Molina faces charge of assault and u...
Dani Olmo claims Argentina assistant lying about reason for shove
Spanish star Dani Olmo said he does not accept the apology of Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala after their physical confrontation at the end of the World Cup final last week.,Ayala was caught forcefully placing his hands near Olmo's neck in the aftermath of Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina ...
World Cup final averages 66.4M viewers in U.S.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday averaged a U.S. TV audience of 66.4 million people.,Fox reported the staggering number Tuesday, citing Nielsen for the linear audience and Adobe Analytics for the streaming data. An average of 42.5 million watched the Spaniards' 1-0 victory o...
Argentina's Emi Martinez 'to reflect' on World Cup heartbreak before deciding future
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez is considering stepping away from international soccer after his country fell short of winning a second consecutive World Cup.,Martinez raised questions about his future in an emotional Instagram post following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in Sunday's fi...
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’
After what may have been his final World Cup match, Lionel Messi was in tears on the field Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J., ruing a missed chance to win a second consecutive title for Argentina.,Messi, without hinting whether his World Cup career was officially through, congratulated Spain and said ...
Spain new No. 1 in FIFA rankings; Norway are biggest climber
Spain overtook Argentina for the No. 1 spot in the FIFA men's world rankings Monday, as expected after La Roja defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday.,Argentina were the No. 1 team in the world rankings as of the last official rankings update on June 11, the day the 48...
Reports: FIFA to review Argentina's post-match behavior
FIFA will open an investigation into the confrontational behavior displayed by a handful of Argentina players and at least one coach after the team fell 1-0 to Spain in Sunday's World Cup Final at East Rutherford, N.J., multiple outlets reported.,After Spain won their second ever World Cup title, Ar...
Tearful Lionel Scaloni, uncertain of Argentina future, leaves World Cup with gratitude
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After watching his 10-man side come up just short of becoming the first back-to-back World Cup winners since 1958-62, a tearful Lionel Scaloni admitted he's unsure what lies ahead.,The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the...
Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain claim other awards
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...
Kylian Mbappe secures second World Cup Golden Boot
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...
Spain silence Argentina to win World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.,Torres' deserved winner came 16 years and eight days after Andres Iniesta also scored in extra time to lift the Spaniards to ...
Spain silences Argentina to win World Cup crown
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to their second World Cup title with a 1-0 win in extra time over gutsy, 10-man Argentina in Sunday's final.,Torres' deserved winner came 16 years and eight days after Andres Iniesta also scored in extra time to lift the...
Trump visit causes logistical delays ahead of World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Fans, media members and employees faced lengthy lines to enter New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, which is expected to be attended by President Donald Trump.,In the 48 hours before the finale of the quadrennial tou...
Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy....
World Cup Final Best Bets: Three Picks for Argentina vs. Spain
Check out our three best bets for the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, including a draw prediction, goal band wager and trophy pick....
Argentina-Spain tickets soar near $10K for World Cup final
Ticket prices for the World Cup final between defending champion Argentina and Spain continued to soar, approaching $10,000 just 24 hours before Sunday's match in East Rutherford, N.J.,The get-in price has risen 34% over the past three days, reaching $9,627 by 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, according to tic...
Spain cancel final World Cup tuneup; Argentina practice after weather delay
Spain were forced to cancel their final training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.,The weather system also affected Spain's opponent, Argentina, although the latter held practice after a delay of roughly 45 minutes.,The two nations will battle for t...