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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Argentina and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on July 3, 2026 in Miami Gardens, United States.

Soccer Legend Reveals Why He Just Played His Last World Cup

He said it was a difficult decision, but “it’s the right time.”

Lauren Hartley

PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 27: Quevin Castro of West Bromwich Albion on June 27, 2022 in Portimao, Portugal. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

‘MORE THAN A PLAYER’

Star Soccer Player Dies at 25 After Sudden On-Field Collapse

Quévin Castro collapsed during a pre-season match in Portugal and died after being rushed to a local hospital.

Sarah-Jane Collins

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ICE Arrests Soccer Player at Airport as He Eats With Team

The Argentinian national was snatched while eating a slice of pizza with his teammates.

Vic Verbalaitis

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Soccer Star’s Celebration Goes Horribly Wrong

Defender Jacy Maranhão had a night to forget.

Leigh Kimmins

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi - holding his son's trophy of 'Best player of the World Cup - following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

A FATHER'S LEGACY

Lionel Messi’s Dad Dies Weeks After World Cup

Jorge Messi, who was also the soccer legend’s agent, died in his hometown in Argentina.

Wiktoria Gucia

Brendan Hunt, Jason Sudeikis, and Tanya Reynolds in 'Ted Lasso'

BETTER BELIEVE IT

‘Ted Lasso’ Can’t Save Us From Our Current Nightmare

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

Kevin Fallon