Lionel Messi at 2026 World Cup? Leave him alone, says Scaloni - ESPN
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina is proving it can win without Lionel Messi, just in case he opts not to play in the 2026 World Cup.
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American figure skater Alysa Liu takes early lead on opening night of world championships
American figure skater Alysa Liu assumed the lead after the short program on the opening night of the world championships on Wednesday, proving that the Olympian is much farther along in her comeback from retirement than almost anyone thought.
Controversy in Italy as politician proposes law to give babies their mothers' surnames
A centre-left Italian politician has sparked controversy with a proposal to automatically assign babies their mother’s surname.
Desalination and water reuse: The EU and Jordan join forces to tackle water scarcity
Half the world's population is facing water scarcity, and this proportion is set to increase as a result of climate change. Risks include environmental damage, food insecurity, forced migration and conflict.
Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
Drought relief in Spain has come at a price as flash floods and record rainfall forces hundreds to evacuate their homes, closes schools and sweeps cars away.
Ruben Amorim might not be able to ignore rising Manchester United academy star for much longer
Wales brought their Elite Round qualifying campaign for the European Under-19 Championship to a close with a 3-1 win over Turkey on Tuesday evening.
UAE sack coach Bento despite Riyadh great escape
The United Arab Emirates sacked Portuguese coach Paulo Bento on Wednesday, the morning after his team kept alive their hopes of direct qualification to the World Cup with a last-gasp win over North Korea in Riyadh.
South Korea's Son bemoans poor pitches after another World Cup home draw
SEOUL : Captain Son Heung-min believes poor pitches have contributed to South Korea's stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign after the Taeguk Warriors were held to two home 1-1 draws in the March international window.