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The trial surrounding Diego Maradona's 2020 death has been suspended after kidney test results belonging to his deceased father were incorrectly attributed to the football icon, prompting the court to order a seizure of actual medical records.
Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami on Wednesday as a substitute in a 3-2 loss to Leon, marking his first appearance since his father Jorge's death and weeks of uncertainty about his future in football.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has praised the national football team's exceptional unity and character as the squad prepares for Sunday's World Cup final showdown against Argentina.
Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected Argentine President Javier Milei's request to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who remains under house arrest following his political downfall.
Argentina's war veterans federation has urged soccer fans to prioritise the sport ahead of their World Cup semi-final against England, rather than using the match to advance claims over the disputed Malvinas islands.
Thomas Tuchel's England crashed out of the World Cup semi-final to Argentina, prompting fierce debate over his defensive tactics. Yet the loss reflects structural weaknesses in English football and the unstoppable brilliance of Lionel Messi.
England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged his team played with insufficient aggression after taking the lead against Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, but maintains he made no strategic errors in the 2-1 defeat.
Lionel Messi, now 39, has defied expectations by returning to World Cup competition four years after Argentina's 2022 triumph. Leading the scoring charts alongside Kylian Mbappé, Messi continues to rewrite football history.