26 USD World Cup meal deals in New York are criticized as a "waste of money" because some participating restaurants do not even have screens to watch the matches.
Messi's identical post after the 2026 World Cup semi-final, mirroring one from four years prior, highlights Argentina's deep-rooted culture of superstition.
While many recall the photo of Messi with Lamine Yamal, few know that Gavi, Dani Olmo, and Joan Garcia also had childhood photos with the Argentina captain.
England has urged FIFA to investigate the Argentina national football team after players were photographed with a banner asserting sovereignty over the disputed Falkland Islands.
Lionel Messi drew attention after examining England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's water bottle, which contained notes detailing Argentina players' penalty-taking directions.
Nguyen Minh Quoc, 38, along with two others, stands accused of orchestrating three football betting rings during the World Cup season, facilitating transactions totaling nearly 200 billion VND.
Lionel Messi's assist for Enzo Fernandez's equalizer in the World Cup 2026 semi-final prompted many to recall the 15-year-old boy's letter to his idol a decade ago.
The increase is most evident from Argentina, with flight bookings from the nation to Atlanta, US, rising 108% immediately after the semifinal matches were determined.
The president of the Senegal Football Federation faces defamation accusations after stating the team doctor was only trained in gynecology and lacked sports medicine expertise.
