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• MLS announces 2025 regular season schedule
Major League Soccer revealed its full 2025 regular-season schedule on Thursday afternoon with the league campaign set for its start date in February. The party gets underway on February 22 with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami hosting New York City FC in an Eastern Conference affair. Expansion side San Diego FC begins its MLS schedule ... Read more...2024
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• Miami, Messi facing Crew at Browns' NFL stadium
Lionel Messi, who was named MVP of MLS in his first season with Inter Miami CF, is expected to play in Cleveland on April 19 against the Columbus Crew in the Browns' 67,000-seat stadium, Huntington Bank Field....2024
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• Messi: Yamal reminds me of myself when young
Lionel Messi has acknowledged that Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal reminds him of himself when he was young....2024
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• Estêvão ready to face 'biggest idol' Messi in CWC
Palmeiras' Chelsea-bound winger Estêvão Willian has said he is already envisioning squaring off against his "biggest idol" Lionel Messi at next year's FIFA Club World Cup....2024
• Why watching Steph play reminds Hield of soccer stars Messi, Ronaldo

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield compared watching teammate Steph Curry play to soccer megastars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi with NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson on the latest episode of "Dubs Talk."...2024
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• Soccer great Pelé passed two years ago this month. Here’s why his legacy forever lives on

The Brazilian legend is known for as much as he did off the field as the magic he displayed while on it. Two years ago this month, soccer lost arguably its greatest-ever player in Edson Arantes do Nascimento — better known worldwide simply as Pelé. Pelé died on Dec. 29, 2022, at age 82, but left behind a legacy that served as the bridge between the sport’s growing popularity — specifically here i...2024

• Messi might be the GOAT, but it’s impossible to forget the greatness of Diego Maradona

Despite all of his personal troubles, many believe what Maradona did both on and off a soccer pitch is what will always set him apart Diego Maradona will forever be remembered as one of the greatest players to don a uniform for both club and country. Before Lionel Messi — and to some even after Messi finally decides to call it quits — Maradona was the best player to ever represent Argentina, whi...2024
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• Lionel Messi would love to win an MLS title. But he definitely doesn’t need to

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the best player in world soccer of all-time. But the one trophy that has eluded him is an MLS title with Miami. Widely regarded as the world’s greatest player, falling short in the MLS Cup playoffs is a blip in an otherwise remarkable career Lionel Messi has won just about everything there is to win in world soccer — on both the international and club le...2024
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• Is the Golden At-Bat coming soon to baseball?

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Imagine having the choice to see Ronald Acuña Jr. having the bat in his hands for every big late at-bat with the game on the line. Sounds like a golden idea, right? Maybe, maybe not! By now, I’d imagine that you’ve all heard about or read Jayson Stark’s article over on The Athletic about the “buzz” surrounding the idea that Major League Baseball may ad...2024
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• Lionel Messi, Inter Miami flop out of MLS playoffs, stunned by Atlanta

Inter Miami lost a second consecutive game to Atlanta United, and crashed out of the MLS playoffs in the first round....2024
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• When Messi was missing, these players won Miami a Supporters' Shield
Lionel Messi may have gotten the headlines, but when he was absent due to injury or international committments, which of his teammates stepped up?...2024
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• Messi scores two in four minutes on injury return

Lionel Messi scores two goals and sets up another for Inter Miami on his return to action following a three-month injury lay-off....2024
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• Lionel Messi expected to be available for Inter Miami's match vs. Philadelphia Union on Saturday

Messi suffered an ankle injury while playing for Argentina during the Copa América final in July....2024
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• Lionel Messi will return before MLS playoffs, says Inter Miami coach Tata Martino

Messi suffered an ankle injury during the Copa América final on July 14 while playing for Argentina....2024
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• Martino: Messi nearing return to Miami training
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Lionel Messi will be ready to join the team for training soon as his recovery from a ligament injury suffered during the Copa América final continues....2024
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• Messi (ankle) to miss Argentina Sept. qualifiers
Lionel Messi has been left off the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia as he continues to recover from the ankle injury suffered during the Copa América final....2024

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• Messi's house vandalized; Milei calls for safety

Argentina president Javier Milei has expressed solidarity to Lionel Messi and his family after their mansion in Ibiza was vandalised by climate change activists....2024
• Suzy Cortez’s intense admiration for Lionel Messi: Tattoos in unconventional locations that set a world record

Many football fans typically show their dedication to sports stars or teams by getting tattoos, which is a popular occurrence. Nevertheless, Suzy Cortez, a passionate Lionel Messi fan and former Miss BumBum champion, has taken her devotion to exceptional heights. She set a new world record last year for the highest number of tattoos relating […]...2024
• Lionel Messi is already a Florida man shopping at Publix
He was left alone too! One of Florida’s greatest contributions to the world is Publix, and Lionel Messi has wasted no time experiencing one of the great meats of our cultural stew. Lionel Messi is really out here shopping at a Publix pic.twitter.com/HaTeYL7vDn— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) July 14, 2023 A lot is being made of Messi shopping at the store and not getting swarmed by 1,000 fans LI...2023
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• Millions of dollars in 'Lionel Messi' branded cocaine were found in Peru drug bust
These drug dealers seem to really like Lionel Messi...2017
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"Argentina president Javier Milei has expressed solidarity to Lionel Messi and his family after their mansion in Ibiza was vandalised by climate change activists."

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"Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to stay at PSG next season but negotiations are yet to start over a new deal, sources have told ESPN."

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"Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Lionel Messi over a potential move, sources have told ESPN."

2020
"Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi spoke on the phone last week to discuss the possibility of a move to Manchester City, according to ESPN sources."

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"The agent says it was an "injustice" that his client lost out to Lionel Messi"

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"Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wished David Beckham all the best for the former England star's Miami Major League Soccer team."

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"Three games, three free kick goals by Lionel Messi"

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"Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement after Copa America final defeat"

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"Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption"

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• Soccer great Pelé passed two years ago this month. Here’s why his legacy forever lives on
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• Messi might be the GOAT, but it’s impossible to forget the greatness of Diego Maradona
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• Argentina’s run of success in world soccer is bolstered by its belief in not just Lionel Messi

Here’s why the future of La Albiceleste looks bright as they begin qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In international men’s soccer, there are three teams hailing from South America ranked among the 10 best nations in the world. Colombia comes in at No. 10, Brazil at No. 8, but sitting above all of them at No. 1 in the world is Argentina, a nation that has seen soccer success arrive at an u...2024
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• Where do Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go from here?

Inter Miami heads into a pivotal 2025 season with a Club World Cup spot, potential roster upgrades hindered by MLS restrictions, and the ticking question of whether Messi will stay beyond his current contract....2024
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• Unrivaled Considering 'Lionel Messi-Like' Offer To Caitlin Clark

The new Unrivaled women's three-on-three basketball league is considering making a "Lionel Messi-like" offer in hopes of having Caitlin Clark play in its inaugural season. MLS signed Messi with an unprecedented package that included a contract valued at $150 million, partial ownership and other financial incentives including a revenue share of Apple's MLS Season Pass. Unrivaled's eight-week season...2024
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• Caitlin Clark could receive “Lionel Messi-like” package for Unrivaled participation

Photo by Dylan Goodman/NBAE via Getty Images The new 3x3 basketball league, co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is reportedly working overtime to recruit the game’s most popular player, according to Front Office Sports. Unrivaled basketball league is in a “full-court press” to recruit Caitlin Clark with a “Lionel Messi-like” offer, Front Office Sports reported on Wednesday...2024
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• MLS power rankings: Orlando City’s beauty to Inter Miami’s utter dominance

There are signs of rebellion in Austin, Óscar Pareja’s men are well worth watching and Lionel Messi appears to be heading for yet another title...2024
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• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury

The Fire are offering credit for ticketholders at the August 31 home match in the event that Lionel Messi, who was injured during Copa América, does not play....2024
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• Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez not traveling to Vancouver; Whitecaps offer fans food discounts

The trio are expected to play when the team returns home for two matches next week ahead of the international break....2024
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• Lionel Messi named 2024 MLS MVP
One of the greatest soccer players of all-time has now added an MLS MVP award to his trophy cabinet. Lionel Messi was named MVP on Friday, becoming the first Inter Miami player to earn the honor. Messi helped the Herons lift their first-ever Supporters’ Shield title and also break the MLS single-season points record (74). ... Read more...2024
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• Messi's Miami suffer shock MLS Cup exit

Lionel Messi scores but Inter Miami are beaten in the MLS Cup play-offs first round by Atlanta United....2024
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• Lionel Messi caps comeback with hat trick, Inter Miami breaks MLS points record on wild Decision Day

Lionel Messi completed Inter Miami's latest comeback with his very first touch — and then capped it off with a hat trick....2024
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• Five things you should hope to see out of the start of the MLS Cup playoffs

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Tuesday night’s wild card round kicks off a over a month of postseason drama The 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs begin Tuesday night with a pair of wild card round matches, and 18 teams in Major League Soccer will battle to be the only club left standing after the MLS Cup on Dec. 7. As we get set for playoff soccer, there are several storylines if you plan to tu...2024
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• Messi scores hat-trick as Inter Miami set MLS points record

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to help Inter Miami beat New England Revolution 6-2 as his side set a points record for a regular Major League Soccer campaign....2024
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• Lionel Messi caps comeback with hat trick, Inter Miami breaks MLS points record on wild Decision Day

Lionel Messi completed Inter Miami's latest comeback with his very first touch — and then capped it off with a hat trick....2024
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• 🎥 Lionel Messi seals record points total

Inter Miami star and Argentine legend Lionel Messi has put his stamp on yet another night in MLS on a record-breaking night in south Florida.After a superb international break for La Albiceleste, Miam......2024
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• Lionel Messi caps comeback with hat trick, Inter Miami breaks MLS points record on season's final day

Lionel Messi completed Inter Miami's latest comeback with his very first touch — and then capped it off with a hat trick....2024
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• Messi hat trick secures Miami MLS points record
Lionel Messi scored a stunning 11-minute hat trick to help Inter Miami break the Major League Soccer record for most points in a single season, after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 Saturday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....2024
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• Caitlin Clark could receive “Lionel Messi-like” package for Unrivaled participation
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• Five things you should hope to see out of the start of the MLS Cup playoffs
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• Messi launches production company 525 Rosario
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has launched a production company titled 525 Rosario, dedicated to creating family programming and premium television content....2024
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• Messi's house vandalized; Milei calls for safety
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• How’s life for Lionel Messi post-Copa America? Pretty great, actually.

Lionel Messi, center, celebrates Argentina’s Copa America championship alongside Angel Di Maria, left, and Nicolas Otamendi. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Fresh off his continental title, the Argentine star is enjoying some time in the sun, courtesy of an injured ankle It’s been quite the month for Lionel Messi, specifically in the case where his pros certainly have outweighed th...2024
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• What it takes to be a race car driver, according to the drivers themselves

Race car drivers explain in their own words why their sport isn’t a Sunday drive “They are not athletes.” “I drive a car too, how hard can it be?” “Fake sport.” Writing about motorsports elicits a number of different responses. Inevitably, however, responses like the above pop up. Readers questioning the coverage, questioning the athletes, questioning the sport itself. Over the past year I have be...2024
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• The MLS fountain of youth is dipped in goals in the early part of 2024

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The MLS trend may favor the young talent, but the older stars are contributing so far this season. The 2024 Major League Soccer season is well completing its second month this weekend, and we’ve already seen a lot of excitement from the league’s 29 teams. We’ve seen incredible goals and amazing moments, where the stars have shined when the lights are b...2024
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• Patrick Mahomes had high praise for Lionel Messi after Sporting KC match

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Two of the world’s greatest athletes were in the same space on Saturday: Arrowhead Stadium. Two of the most recognizable athletes in the world were at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes watched as his MLS team, Sporting KC, hosted Inter Miami, the team of international soccer star Lionel Messi. Fútbol’s finest ...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Kansas City showed up for soccer (Messi) at Arrowhead —A preview of World Cup 2026?

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Monday, April 15 The latest Messi meets Mahomes, scores goal, but Taylor Swift is a no-show at Arrowhead Stadium | The Athletic To accommodate Messimania coming to Kansas City, the match was moved from the club’s usual home of Children’s Mercy Park (capacity 18,467) to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium (76,416), which will also...2024
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• Messi lands in U.S. ahead of Inter Miami unveiling

Lionel Messi landed in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday in preparation for an unveiling ceremony to be hosted by his new MLS club, Inter Miami, on Sunday....2023
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• Sources: PSG consider fining Messi for Saudi trip

Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Lionel Messi a fine for missing training on Monday to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN....2023
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• Messi-Ronaldo reunion is just one part of Saudi Arabia's big soccer plans

Ambitious plans to rapidly raise the Saudi Pro League to global relevance go beyond just attracting Lionel Messi, sources told ESPN....2023
• Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement after Copa America final defeat
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• Sources: PSG hold talks with Messi, keen for deal

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• Sources: Pep and Messi had call about City move
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• J.J. Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption
J.J. Watt and Lionel Messi share a photo and a caption...2015
• Source: Messi move to Saudi increasingly likely

Lionel Messi is considering a move that would see him join Al-Hilal, the city rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr FC, a source has told ESPN....2023
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• MLS announces 2025 regular season schedule
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• Lionel Messi would love to win an MLS title. But he definitely doesn’t need to
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• Argentina’s run of success in world soccer is bolstered by its belief in not just Lionel Messi
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• Lewandowski joins exclusive 100 UCL goals club
Robert Lewandowski netted a brace in Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Brest as the Polish striker became only the third player in history, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, to reach the 100-goal milestone in the Champions League....2024
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• Lewandowski joins exclusive 100 UCL goals club
Robert Lewandowski netted a brace in Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Brest as the Polish striker became only the third player in history, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, to reach the 100-goal milestone in the Champions League....2024
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• Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'
Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium....2024
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• Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs and all credit to Atlanta United for causing a huge upset....2024
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• Lionel Messi, Inter Miami flop out of MLS playoffs, stunned by Atlanta
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• Following Murray and Messi, a Formula 1 driver enters the padel industry.

Pierre Gasly, a Formula 1 driver, recently ventured into the world of padel to broaden his horizons outside of the racetrack. The Alpine racer has formed 10Padel, a new Hexagon Cup squad, in collaboration with French financier Loic Fery, president of football team Lorient. Sports greats Andy Murray and Lionel Messi, who have also made […]...2024
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• Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong row

Lionel Messi took to one of China's largest social media platforms on Monday to address speculation over his nonappearance in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong....2024
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• Here’s how Apple TV could stop MLS’ beef with the U.S. Open Cup

Even before the arrival of Lionel Messi, Apple TV has been committed to Major League Soccer. It should be committed to all things MLS teams do, like compete in the nation’s oldest soccer tournament, the U.S. Open Cup. | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Couldn’t the streaming giant end the feud between MLS and the U.S. Open Cup by simply locking up broadcast rights? Hey, wi...2024
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• Travis & Jason Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast: surviving in the Arctic

In the latest episode, the Kelce brothers discuss Kansas City’s extremely cold Wild Card victory. The Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce and his older brother — Philadelphia Eagles’ center Jason Kelce — host a weekly podcast called "New Heights." The title is an homage to the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, neighborhood in which they grew up. In this week’s episode, Travis talked about the best (...2024
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• Inter Miami owner Beckham won't rule out moves for Ronaldo, Messi

James Corden hilariously pranks former LA Galaxy star David Beckham with this oddly proportioned statue of himself. Class of 92 teammates welcome David Beckham as part-owner of Salford City. David Beckham has less than a year before his new Major League Soccer team Inter Miami takes the field and is finally turning his focus to bringing in players with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ...2019
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• Lionel Messi shockingly suspended four games by FIFA for rant against referee
The Argentine found out his status for Tuesday, hours before the game against Bolivia...2017
• Barcelona star Lionel Messi shockingly admits bathroom faux pas on TV show
Quite a strange thing for Messi to admit to...2017
• Red Sox's Bradley, Betts, and Bogaerts Give MLB a New-Age 'Killer B's'
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