#badge #Ronaldo #Messi #Modrics #shirts #FIFA #World #Cup">What is the badge on Ronaldo, Messi and Modric’s shirts at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Veteran stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luka Modric were seen sporting a unique badge on the their kits during the opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
The world governing body has introduced this intiative to honour the greats of the game for their contributions to the game with customised ‘Legacy’ badges on the sleeve of their shirts.
Both Messi and Ronaldo, eight and five-time Ballon d’Or winners, respectively, became the first players to play in a sixth World Cup this summer.
Messi also led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022. His archrival Ronaldo, 41, is aiming to win the World Cup for the first time with Portugal.
Modric, who won the 2018 Ballon d’Or after guiding Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018 and a third place finish in 2022.
Lionel Messi is making his 200th international appearance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria.
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Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the Argentina vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match being played at Kansas City Stadium.
Only twice has a country defended its World Cup title: Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1962, and Argentina will be looking to become the third under the guidance of manager Lionel Scaloni.
Lionel Messi is making his 200th international appearance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria.
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AP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the Argentina vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match being played at Kansas City Stadium.
Only twice has a country defended its World Cup title: Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1962, and Argentina will be looking to become the third under the guidance of manager Lionel Scaloni.
#Argentina #Algeria #LIVE #score #FIFA #World #Cup #ARG #ALG #Messi #history #player #feature #editions">Argentina vs Algeria LIVE score, FIFA World Cup 2026: ARG 0-0 ALG; Messi makes history as first player to feature in six editions
Lionel Messi is making his 200th international appearance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria.
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Lionel Messi is making his 200th international appearance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria.
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AP
Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the Argentina vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match being played at Kansas City Stadium.
Only twice has a country defended its World Cup title: Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1962, and Argentina will be looking to become the third under the guidance of manager Lionel Scaloni.
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It was Messi’s 911th career goal for club and country and 117th goal for Argentina and made him the oldest scorer in the country’s football history.
Messi did not play in Argentina’s friendly win over Honduras on Saturday.
Published on Jun 10, 2026
#WATCH #Lionel #Messi #scores #Argentina #Iceland #FIFA #World #Cup #warmup #match">WATCH: Lionel Messi scores in Argentina vs Iceland FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Lionel Messi found the net with his third touch in the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match between Argentina and Iceland in Alabama, USA on Tuesday.
Messi marked his return from a muscle strain by scoring from the penalty spot in the 71st minute, just seconds after coming off the bench. The Argentine sent fans into raptures with an emphatic finish from 12 yards.
Cornella has suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons.
“Leo Messi’s arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club’s history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent,” Cornella added.
“The project is guided by a long-term vision and a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability and a strong connection to its local roots.”
Cornella has suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons.
“Leo Messi’s arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club’s history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent,” Cornella added.
“The project is guided by a long-term vision and a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability and a strong connection to its local roots.”
Published on Apr 16, 2026
#Messi #buys #fifthtier #club #Cornella #eyes #development #local #talent #Catalonia">Messi buys fifth-tier club Cornella, eyes development of local talent in Catalonia
Lionel Messi has bought Catalan club Cornella and become the team’s new owner, the Spanish fifth-tier side announced on Thursday.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is still playing in the United States for Inter Miami and is expected to play a key role in Argentina’s World Cup title defence this year.
“This move reinforces Messi’s close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia,” the club said in a statement confirming the former Barcelona player’s acquisition.
Several top players have come through the ranks at Cornella, including Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba.
Cornella has suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons.
“Leo Messi’s arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club’s history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent,” Cornella added.
“The project is guided by a long-term vision and a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability and a strong connection to its local roots.”
#Lionel #Messi #sued #Argentina #legend #court">Lionel Messi sued — Why is the Argentina legend being taken to court?
Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the FIFA World Cup winner violated terms of a USD 7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year.
Vid Music Group filed the lawsuit for fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in Miami-Dade circuit court last month, according to court records.
Messi and the AFA didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, Messi appears with both his Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and Argentina’s national team, and fans routinely pay much higher prices for the chance to see him play.
According to the lawsuit, Vid signed a deal with the AFA last summer for exclusive rights to organise and promote Argentina’s friendlies last October against Venezuela and Puerto Rico in exchange for ticket, broadcast and sponsorship revenue.
Vid claims that Messi was supposed to play for at least 30 minutes in each match, unless he was injured.
The 38-year-old Messi watched Argentina’s 1-0 win against Venezuela on October 10 from a suite at South Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium, according to the lawsuit.
The next day, Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami’s 4-0 MLS win over Atlanta. That match was important to Inter Miami, since it gave his side home-field advantage for Round 1 of the playoffs.
Then, on October 14, Messi played in Argentina’s 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. That game was originally supposed to take place in Chicago, but low ticket sales in the city, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were making more than 1,000 arrests, led organisers to move the game to Florida.
The AFA blamed the immigration crackdowns when the smaller venue in Fort Lauderdale didn’t sell out, even after ticket prices were reduced to USD 25 each.
Vid hasn’t specified damages it is seeking in the lawsuit, but it claims it lost millions between Messi failing to appear in one game and low ticket sales at the other.
Published on Apr 16, 2026
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Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter who says the FIFA World…
