LAUTARO MARTINEZ
Ballon d’Or 2026 Time: When and where to watch the ceremony, date, venue, live streaming, men’s and women’s nominees and full list of awards
The Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, at the prestigious London Palladium Theatre in England. This highly anticipated event will honor the elite in football, featuring awards for both men and women across various categories. Fans in India can tune in live on DAZN India. Overall, 13 accolades will be awarded, celebrating extraordinary achievements in the world of football.
Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly vs Benin
Argentina fans are hopeful for the future of their national team following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. The team has shown immense potential with impressive victories against Bolivia and Burkina Faso without their legendary player. Coach Lionel Scaloni emphasizes the need for unity and confidence in the new generation of players. Many young talents have emerged, signaling a new era for Argentine football after Messi.
Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Lineup, key players to watch out and other details
Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final (Google Trends): Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Spain reached the final after defeating France in their semi-final match. Argentina secured their spot by overcoming England in a dramatic semi-final comeback. Lionel Messi remains Argentina's key player, while Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain's attack. This final match will conclude the expanded 48-team tournament.
Messi, Argentina & the last-minute magic: They stop your heart, then restart it
Lionel Messi and Argentina have made late drama their trademark at the FIFA World Cup 2026. From group-stage victories to stunning knockout comebacks, Argentina have repeatedly struck in the closing minutes. Messi's goals, assists and leadership have powered Argentina into the FIFA World Cup final against Spain after another thrilling comeback.
'I dreamt it': Martinez revels in Argentina's winner against England
Lautaro Martinez dreamt of scoring the winning goal for Argentina against England. He came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory in the semi-final match. Enzo Fernandez had earlier equalized for the reigning champions in the second half. Argentina will now face Spain in the upcoming World Cup final. This marks their return to the final as defending champions after three years.
Who won yesterday's FIFA World Cup 2026 England vs Argentina match? The semi-final ended with a dramatic late twist
Who won Argentina vs England: Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late goals to seal the win for Argentina. Lionel Messi provided crucial assists for both of Argentina's decisive goals. England had taken the lead earlier in the second half through Anthony Gordon. The defending champions will now face Spain in the World Cup final.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi starts, Lautaro benched as Argentina make three changes against Egypt
Argentina makes three lineup changes for their World Cup round-of-16 match. Julian Alvarez enters the starting eleven as Lautaro Martinez moves to the bench. Egypt also adjusts its squad with two new players joining the lineup. Argentina advanced after a dramatic extra-time win over Cape Verde. The winner will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals.
FIFA World Cup match: Seventh heaven for Lionel Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1
Jordan vs Argentina: Second-string squad of Argentina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Jordan, with goals from Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez, and a record-breaking free-kick from Lionel Messi. Messi's strike marked his seventh consecutive World Cup match with a goal, a new milestone. Despite Jordan pulling one back, Argentina's dominance was evident, sending a clear message to future opponents.
Messi magic returns in Argentina's 3-0 win over Iceland in World Cup warm-up
Lionel Messi's return from injury saw Argentina triumph 3-0 over Iceland in their World Cup warm-up. Despite starting on the bench, Messi's presence ignited the attack, leading to his 117th international goal. Goals from Valentin Barco and Thiago Almada secured a dominant victory, boosting Argentina's confidence before their title defense begins.
Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina is in Group J and begins its campaign against Algeria. The squad announcement is a key step in their preparations.
Carboni stars in Inter Milan's stoppage-time win over Urawa Reds in Club World Cup
Inter Milan secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup, thanks to Valentin Carboni's stoppage-time goal. Urawa initially led with Ryoma Watanabe's early strike, but Lautaro Martinez equalized in the 78th minute. Carboni's late winner eliminated the Asian Champions League winners from contention, boosting Inter's chances of reaching the last 16.
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America title, beats Colombia 1-0 after Messi gets hurt
Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands when he sat on the bench. Martinez later ran to that bench to hug his captain after the goal that propelled Argentina to its record 16th Copa title.
Soccer: Argentina edge Chile 1-0 to seal Copa America quarter-final place
The defending champions had to wait until the 88th minute for the winner. Giovani Lo Celso's shot was saved by Chile's Claudio Bravo after a Lionel Messi corner kick but Martinez was on hand to fire home the rebound. The goal stood after a lengthy VAR review for offside. Argentina top the group with six points after two matches, with Canada in second on three following their 1-0 win over Peru earlier on Tuesday. Chile and Peru have one point each.
Where, O where is our morning Copa?
India, a popular footballing nation, has become a European fandom, but no channel or streaming platform shows the Copa America, the US-based tournament. This makes it difficult for fans to catch Copa games due to time differences. To bypass geo-restrictions, VPNs and rebel sites like Soccerstreamlinks and epicsports have been used to stream matches, allowing fans to watch matches without legal restrictions.
Porto vs Inter Milan: Kick-off date, time, possible XI, where to watch the UEFA Champions League match in US, UK
Inter Milan have a narrow one-goal advantage as they head to Estadio do Dragao for the second leg against Dragoes. Porto will attempt to repeat their recent Primeira Liga win over Estoril when they face Inter, hoping for another victory which will take them to the quarter-finals.
Argentina celebrates FIFA World Cup win, Lionel Messi dances on table
Lionel Messi led Argentina's crazy dressing room celebration after the game and the presentation ceremony. He was seen dancing on the table with the World Cup trophy in hand
Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to reach World Cup semi-finals
The Netherlands had rarely troubled Argentina during the match before substitute Wout Weghorst's header in the 83rd minute sparked them into life and he rolled the ball past goalkeeper Emi Martinez deep into stoppage time to send the game into extra time.
Wayne Rooney says Lisandro Martinez is one to watch out for. See details
Football legend Wayne Rooney expresses who is a treat to his eyes after new players join Manchester United.
Copa America: It is Messi versus Neymar as friends turn rivals on the night of the final
All eyes in this crucial final will be again on Barcelona legend Lionel Messi who has won everything at the club level, both in personal and team capacity, but has missed a major title with his country apart from a 2008 gold medal in the Olympics.
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