Lionel Messi: I value happiness over reaching 2026 World Cup - ESPN
Lionel Messi said he prioritizes the ability to stay happy and healthy at this point in his career, instead of fixating on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
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Former Canadian Olympian charged in connection with massive cocaine bust, alleged murders
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and 15 others are facing criminal charges for allegedly running a drug-trafficking operation that shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Canada and used violence — including murder — to achieve the group's goals, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.
Triathlon-Two athletes die at World Championships in Spain
-Two athletes, one from Britain and the other from Mexico, died on Thursday on the first day of the Torremolinos-Andalucia Triathlon Championship Finals, both competing in the age-group sprint event, World Triathlon said.
Canadian soccer player Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season
Desiree Scott, a hard-nosed defensive midfielder who won 187 caps for Canada, has announced her retirement at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season.
Olympic snowboarder wanted for cocaine distribution, murder - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed several people, authorities said Thursday.
Time to put second star on England shirt, says new coach Tuchel
LONDON : England head coach Thomas Tuchel strode confidently in to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday with a single-minded vision to win the 2026 World Cup for the success-starved soccer nation.
MLS chief understands call to cancel new Club World Cup
LONDON : The president of Major League Soccer Don Garber says he recognises the concern over FIFA's enlarged 32-team Club World Cup to be hosted in the United States next year after LaLiga chief Javier Tebas called for the tournament to be scrapped.
USMNT loses 2-0 in Mexico as seven-game unbeaten streak against El Tri ends
For the first time in eight tries, Mexico finally got the better of the U.S. men’s national team, beating its biggest rival 2-0 in Tuesday’s friendly match in Guadalajara.