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Teammate: Lionel Messi wants to play in ‘26 World Cup’

MIAMI: Lionel Messi has a “desire” to help Argentina defend its World Cup title next year, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez said. Messi, who turns 38 this summer, has not announced his plans for the 2026 tournament being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was the Most Valuable Player of Argentina’s run to the championship at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Argentina has already qualified for 2026. In a recent interview with El Pais, Suarez was asked whether he and Messi had talked about retirement. “No, we do talk (about it).

Iraq boots Casas citing unpermitted exit as World Cup hopes hang by a thread

Iraq has sacked national team coach Jesus Casas Garcia after the Spanish manager left the country without permission, the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) said on Tuesday.

‘We played for Gaza’: How Palestine’s U-20 Women’s team went from underdogs to champions

AMSTERDAM: When rank outsiders secure a victory they tend, often, to be of the moral variety. If victory is achieved it rarely ends up with an outsider advancing to the final match and lifting the trophy.

LIVE: Office smashed and covered in red paint as police launch investigation - latest updates

A Manchester office block has been targeted for the second time in five weeks - with windows smashed and red paint covering the building.

President Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state in coming months

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France plans to recognise Palestine as a state in June this year.

Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders

Thousand of Palestinians fled Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah on Monday after the Israeli military issued new sweeping evacuation orders, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world as holy month of Ramadan comes to a close

Muslims around the world bid farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrated the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday.

Bayern survive St. Pauli scare to stay on course for Bundesliga title

BERLIN: Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich’s blushes with two second-half goals on Saturday, as the Bundesliga leaders beat relegation-threatened St. Pauli 3-2 to stay six points clear at the top of the table. Sane settled Bayern’s nerves after an uneasy first half, as Vincent Kompany’s side struggled once again against weaker opposition. “It was a bit tight at the end, but we are really happy to have got the three points,” Sane told Sky. Having dropped unexpected points against Bochum and Union Berlin in recent weeks, Bayern were under pressure to avoid a third slip after reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen narrowed the gap to three points with a 3-1 win over Bochum on Friday. Sane insisted that pressure was a good thing for Bayern, “because it helps us keep our rhythm when we know we have to win every game.” Yet they looked sluggish against a fearless St.

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Teammate: Lionel Messi wants to play in ‘26 World Cup’

Iraq boots Casas citing unpermitted exit as World Cup hopes hang by a thread

‘We played for Gaza’: How Palestine’s U-20 Women’s team went from underdogs to champions

LIVE: Office smashed and covered in red paint as police launch investigation - latest updates

President Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state in coming months

Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world as holy month of Ramadan comes to a close

Bayern survive St. Pauli scare to stay on course for Bundesliga title