Xavi Hernandez Calls Lionel Messi the ‘Michael Jordan of Football’ in Glowing Tribute

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Xavi Hernandez Calls Lionel Messi the ‘Michael Jordan of Football’ in Glowing Tribute

Xavi praised Messi's longevity after his hat-trick against Algeria, writing: "I like to say that he is the Michael Jordan of football. In football, there is no one to compare to him." Xavi recalled first seeing Messi train at 16, his all-around brilliance, and his unmatched competitive mentality, calling him "incomparable" and "almost inhuman" two decades into his career.

By Tanish Chachra

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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal Fire Spain to 3-0 Halftime Lead Over Saudi Arabia

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Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal Fire Spain to 3-0 Halftime Lead Over Saudi Arabia

Yamal and Oyarzabal both got on the scoresheet as Spain raced into a commanding lead at the break in their crucial Group H clash. La Roja, held scoreless by Cape Verde in their opener, came out firing this time. Saudi Arabia, who drew with Uruguay in their first match, now face a steep climb in the second half.

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Lamine Yamal Leads Spain’s Attack as Luis de la Fuente Names Strong XI vs Saudi Arabia

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Lamine Yamal Leads Spain’s Attack as Luis de la Fuente Names Strong XI vs Saudi Arabia

Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri (C); Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal. De la Fuente sticks with his usual spine, captained by Rodri, with Lamine Yamal spearheading the attack alongside Olmo and Oyarzabal as Spain look to continue their dominant World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia.

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Boston Red Sox Send Heartfelt Letter to Scotland FA After Tartan Army ‘Invade’ Fenway Park

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Boston Red Sox Send Heartfelt Letter to Scotland FA After Tartan Army ‘Invade’ Fenway Park

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy wrote to Scotland FA thanking the Tartan Army after hundreds of fans marched from a Robert Burns statue to Fenway Park on June 14, filling the ballpark with bagpipes and kilts. “Your supporters responded with exactly the generosity and good humor that has made the Tartan Army beloved everywhere,” Kennedy wrote, calling it unforgettable.

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Liverpool Prepare Second $114m Bid for Yan Diomande After Opening Offer Rejected

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Liverpool Prepare Second $114m Bid for Yan Diomande After Opening Offer Rejected

Liverpool are readying another bid for Diomande after their opening proposal worth around $114m was turned down, according to Fabrizio Romano. RB Leipzig want to keep the Ivory Coast winger for one more season, but Diomandé prefers to leave now. Talks remain ongoing as Liverpool look to get a deal over the line.

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Spain Take on Saudi Arabia to Open a Four-Game World Cup Sunday Slate

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Spain Take on Saudi Arabia to Open a Four-Game World Cup Sunday Slate

Sunday's World Cup slate has four matches: Spain face Saudi Arabia at 12 p.m. ET on Fox, still without a goal after drawing 0-0 with Cabo Verde; Belgium meet Iran at 3 p.m. ET on FS1; Uruguay take on Cabo Verde at 6 p.m. ET on FS1; and New Zealand face Egypt at 9 p.m. ET on FS1.

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