Breel Embolo of Switzerland’s World Cup team was in Atlanta United’s starting lineup, set to make MLS debut against Inter Miami on Saturday.

Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2026 award, it was announced Tuesday.

The 2026 World Cup was Lionel Messi's last tournament with Argentina, the soccer legend has confirmed.

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has retired from international soccer more than a month after his country fell in the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi has played his last game representing Argentina, the soccer star announced Monday. The 39-year-old Messi’s retirement from the national team comes 20 years after his first appearance and ends a career with La Albiceleste that saw him score 98 goals and add 38 assists in 142 matches.

Has any seemingly overhyped phenomenon done a better job living up to the hype? Fans at the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland on July 11 in Kansas City, Mo.Credit... Supported by By Sam Anderson Photographs by Sara Messinger You know ...

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