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Paredes hints at Argentina retirement after FIFA hands him 10-game ban for Gavi brawl
Leandro Paredes has suggested he may never play for Argentina again after receiving a 10-match FIFA ban for shoving Gavi following the World Cup final defeat to Spain, with Lionel Messi's international retirement adding to his uncertainty.
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Five USMNT regulars secure European moves as Balogun's £50m Everton deal collapses
The summer transfer window closed with five U.S. men's national team regulars landing new European clubs, though the headline move — Folarin Balogun's reported £50m switch from Monaco to Everton — fell apart on Deadline Day.
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Balogun rejects £40m Everton move in final hours of transfer window
Folarin Balogun has turned down a move from Monaco to Everton worth more than $50 million, with the deal collapsing in the final hours of the European summer transfer window despite both clubs agreeing a fee.
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Joshua Kushner regrets backing Infantino's $4.2bn World Cup sell-off as criminal complaint looms
Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner says he 'failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football' after backing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in a new FIFA commercial subsidiary — a scheme abandoned within days following a fierce backlash from UEFA.
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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun nearing £45m Premier League move to Everton
Everton and AS Monaco have agreed a fee of around $58 million for Folarin Balogun, with only personal terms remaining before the USMNT striker makes his Premier League return for the first time since 2021.
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Messi retires from Argentina for good after 207 caps and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi has announced his permanent retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career of 207 appearances and 125 goals. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision two days after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final, with the death of his father Jorge also shaping his choice.
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Messi retires from Argentina after 22 years, two Copa Américas and a World Cup
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 22-year Argentina career that included a 2022 World Cup triumph, two Copa Américas, and 125 international goals. He will continue playing for Inter Miami in MLS.
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Messi announces international retirement after twenty years with Argentina
Lionel Messi officially ended his Argentina career on July 21, more than a month after the country's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, 39, announced his decision on Instagram.
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Messi retires from international football after World Cup final defeat to Spain
Lionel Messi has ended his Argentina career following a 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The 39-year-old finishes with 207 caps and 125 goals across more than two decades of international football.
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Van Dijk warns he could retire from Netherlands if Xavi fails to show him respect
Virgil van Dijk has raised the prospect of ending his international career after the Netherlands' World Cup exit, saying his future with the national side hinges on whether new coach Xavi makes him feel valued in upcoming talks.
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Paredes appeals 10-match ban citing disparity with Gavi's one-game suspension after World Cup final brawl
Leandro Paredes is challenging the 10-match ban FIFA handed him for his role in the post-match brawl following Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina on 19 July in East Rutherford. The Argentina midfielder argues the punishment is disproportionate given Gavi received only a one-match suspension.
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Paredes contests ten-match ban, Argentina appeals to FIFA
Sanctioned with a ten-match suspension by FIFA for his conduct during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, Leandro Paredes believes the penalty is excessive. The Argentine Football Federation has officially announced its intention to appeal.
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Tchouameni worsens injury after semifinal: Deschamps in Real Madrid's crosshairs
Absent since the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain, Aurélien Tchouameni reportedly aggravated his adductor injury by playing while not fully recovered. José Mourinho and Real Madrid supporters are pointing the finger at Didier Deschamps' decision.
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Ticket trafficking at 2026 World Cup: Senegalese police open investigation into FSF
Two months after Senegal's elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Senegal's Criminal Investigation Division has opened an inquiry into the ticketing managed by the Senegalese Football Federation following an unpaid debt of 50 million CFA francs.
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Paredes to serve ten-match ban in friendlies after 2026 World Cup final
FIFA has approved Argentina's request: Leandro Paredes, suspended for ten matches for assaulting Gavi and Eric Garcia after the final lost to Spain, will be able to serve his ban in Category A friendly matches.
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Petit Signs Petition Against Infantino but Predicts It Will Have No Effect
Emmanuel Petit has joined Luis Figo, Didier Drogba, Bixente Lizarazu and Robert Pirès in calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation. The former midfielder is nonetheless convinced that this initiative will change nothing about how FIFA operates.
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FIFA allow Argentina's World Cup final bans to be served in friendlies after AFA appeal
FIFA have approved the Argentine FA's request to let suspensions handed to Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and coach Roberto Ayala be served in Class A friendlies, after the original ruling restricted bans to competitive matches Argentina won't play until 2028.
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PSG target Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo to prepare for life after Marquinhos
Paris Saint-Germain has made enquiries with Celta Vigo about 23-year-old centre-back Javi Rodríguez, seen as a potential successor to Marquinhos in defence. A €40 million release clause governs the deal.
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Sidelined by Deschamps and backup at PSG, Lucas Chevalier chooses to stay and fight
Relegated to substitute status by Safonov and left out of France's 36-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, Lucas Chevalier has nonetheless signalled to PSG his desire to stay and reclaim his starting position.
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Criticized after failed World Cup, Luca Zidane defended by former Algerian goalkeeper
Heavily criticized for his errors during the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Luca Zidane receives support from former Algerian goalkeeper Nassim Oussrir, who highlights the demanding level of Spanish second division football.
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