ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Morocco and Spain joust over which will host 2030 World Cup final amid border crisis
Morocco and Spain are jousting over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - More Than 100,000 Demand FIFA Investigate Its President's Ties To Donald Trump
A complaint demands that FIFA investigate Gianni Infantino over his connections to the president.
AXIOS (Noah Bressner) - Sports' grip on America sparks summer of political warfare
The WNBA, Major League Baseball and even a golf startup spent the summer as unlikely proxies in some of the country's fiercest national conflicts. Why it matters: American culture has shattered into thousands of tiny shards of glass . But sports remains one of the few forces powerful enough to pull much of the country into the same moment — making it a prime target for political fights. - That kind of shared attention has become a scarce and ultra-valuable resource for activists, politicians and companies. Zoom in: This summer's fights have blown up far beyond the fan bases involved. - Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's biggest star, spent the season absorbing hard fouls. The fight over whether refs were protecting her quickly became a fight…
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Lionel Messi walks away from Argentina after father's death and World Cup heartbreak
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team on August 31, citing his father's death and the belief that younger players deserve the stage he held for two decades. The 39-year-old posted the news on Instagram, a photo of a handwritten message scrawled across three pieces of notebook paper, written in Spanish. He […] The post Lionel Messi walks away from Argentina after father's death and World Cup heartbreak appeared first on American Almanac .
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team on August 31, citing his father's death and the belief that younger players deserve the stage he held for two decades. The 39-year-old posted the news on Instagram, a photo of a handwritten message scrawled across three pieces of notebook paper, written in Spanish. He said he first put pen to paper on July 21, just two days after Argentina lost to Spain in the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. He held the letter for more than five weeks. His father, Jorge Messi, fell seriously ill in the interim, and died on August 8 in Rosario, Argentina , at age 68. The elder Messi also served as his son's agent. His death, Just The News reported , deepened the emotional toll…Open
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Messi announces end to international soccer career
Messi, who played in six World Cups, led Argentina to a World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022 and led the team to the finals earlier this year before losing to Spain.
DAILYCALLER (Andrew Powell) - Argentina’s Lionel Messi Announces International Retirement
All good things must come to an end
NYTIMES (Emma Bubola) - Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina
Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Lionel Messi retires from play for Argentina
Lionel Messi posted on social media: "Now that time has passed since the final, after a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I'm retiring from The Selection (the Argentina national team). It was a painful decision to make, but I understand this is the moment. I swear that I always gave everything, not just in the last few years that everything was won — before and always as well, I gave everything for the jersey, to give you happiness and, through soccer, make you all proud to be argentinian. There is little time left and chapters are coming to a close, and this one is one that hurts me greatly. I love, I've loved, and I'll always love being part of the Selection. I emptied myself, I have nothing left to give, and there are…
ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team
Soccer legend Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, saying he will no longer play for the Argentina national team.
NYTIMES (Hilary Howard and David Waldstein) - What to Know About the 2026 U.S. Open
The star-studded sporting and social event runs until Sept. 13 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
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