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Argentina win Copa America without Lionel Messi after captain leaves final with injury

Argentina win Copa America without Lionel Messi after captain leaves final with injury

Argentina have won the Copa America (Image: Getty Images) Argentina successfully defended their Copa America title on Sunday, defeating Colombia in a thrilling final. Despite an injury scare to Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to secure a 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Lautaro Martinez in the 112th minute. Messi, who suffered a non-contact injury … Read more

Gary Lineker convinced he's identified next Lionel Messi – but Alan Shearer has concerns

Gary Lineker convinced he's identified next Lionel Messi – but Alan Shearer has concerns

Lamine Yamal celebrates his history-making goal against France (Image: Getty) Gary Lineker compared Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi after the 16-year-old made history at Euro 2024. Yamal, with his sensational equalising goal against France, became the youngest player to ever score in the European Championship. His long-distance left-footer cancelled out Randal Kolo Muani’s early header … Read more

'I apologised to Messi and admitted I was wrong – but not because of pressure from trolls'

'I apologised to Messi and admitted I was wrong – but not because of pressure from trolls'

Lionel Messi received an apology from Canelo Alvarez following his World Cup outburst (Image: Getty) Boxing phenomenon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has opened up on why he apologised to Lionel Messi following their 2022 World Cup row. The two monoliths of sport had an unexpected rivalry during the tournament in Qatar, which was sparked after Messi’s … Read more

England vs Serbia referee was 'a disaster' at World Cup and helped Lionel Messi win trophy

England vs Serbia referee was 'a disaster' at World Cup and helped Lionel Messi win trophy

Lionel Messi and Italian referee Daniele Orsato at the 2022 World Cup (Image: Getty) The referee for England’s opening match at Euro 2024 was labelled “a disaster” during Argentina’s march to World Cup glory. Respected Italian official Daniele Orsato will be the man in the middle as Gareth Southgate’s side begin their Group C campaign … Read more