Lionel Messi Benched as Argentina Rotate XI Against Jordan

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Lionel Messi Benched as Argentina Rotate XI Against Jordan

Messi starts on the bench against Jordan as Argentina manage his minutes after already reaching the Round of 32. Lionel Scaloni picked Emiliano Martinez in goal, with Nicolas Tagliafico, Marcos Senesi, Nicolas Otamendi and Giuliano Simeone across defence. Exequiel Palacios and Leandro Paredes anchor midfield, while Giovani Lo Celso, Nico Paz, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez lead the attack.

By Nischay Rathore

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“Why is Everyone Firing Everybody?”: Tom Brady Calls Out Soccer’s HC Firing Culture

“Why do you fire so many coaches all the time? Tottenham had three coaches here. Why is everyone firing everybody?” Brady asked. “Don’t they realize the players play? I’m sure if you have Leo Messi as your forwards, you’re not gonna lose that much,” he added. Brady concluded that the players on the field are incredibly important to winning and not just the coaches.

By Nidheesh Kumar

Fans Blast England Coach as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Absence Haunts Three Lions

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Fans Blast England Coach as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Absence Haunts Three Lions

Fans turned on coach Thomas Tuchel after England’s right-back crisis deepened at the World Cup. Reece James has a tournament-threatening hamstring injury, Tino Livramento is out with a calf issue, and Jarell Quansah limped off during a 2-0 win against Panama. “Shame on Tuchel for not picking Trent,” one fan wrote online, while another posted, “Now bring back Trent.”

By Nischay Rathore

Argentina Bring 500kg Meat for World Cup Stay

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Argentina Bring 500kg Meat for World Cup Stay

Argentina reportedly travelled with 500kg of meat for their full World Cup stay. The shipment included flank steak, tenderloin, skirt steak, stuffed flank steak, rump cap, top round, short ribs, ribeye steak and tri-tip. This is the second such move to come to light after Norway were earlier reported to have shipped 1000kg of food, which included salmon and cheese.

By Nischay Rathore

“One of the Worst Days of My Life”: Nico Williams Vows WC Return After New Injury Blow

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“One of the Worst Days of My Life”: Nico Williams Vows WC Return After New Injury Blow

Williams called his latest injury “one of the worst days of my life” after a brutal year battling pubic symphysis pain, a hamstring setback and anxiety over playing without pain. He said the new injury came from an “unnecessary” action by a frustrated Uruguayan opponent, but vowed this “won’t stop me” and promised to fight for a World Cup return.

By Nischay Rathore

DR Congo's Famous "Lumumba Vea" Superfan Denied US Visa

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DR Congo's Famous "Lumumba Vea" Superfan Denied US Visa

Mboladinga, 53, became a global sensation at AFCON for standing motionless throughout DR Congo's matches as a tribute to assassinated leader Patrice Lumumba. Despite attending their games in Mexico, he was denied a US visa and will miss their Uzbekistan clash in Atlanta, per Reuters. The Congolese ambassador hopes he gets a visa if DR Congo reach the knockouts.

By Adit Pujari

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