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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has hit out at the 2026 World Cup scheduling after his side were forced into a punishing extra-time battle against Cape Verde. The Albiceleste boss expressed his frustration at the decreasing recovery time between fixtures as the tournament enters its most critical phase.

Cape Verde may have exited the World Cup following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the tiny African nation has left a permanent mark on the global stage. Despite the loss, their performance against the reigning world champions in Miami drew unprecedented praise from some of football's biggest legends like Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has opened up on his agonising battle with long-term injuries, admitting he considered retiring from professional football. The Argentina centre-back credited the timely birth of his daughter for providing the psychological strength needed to rescue his elite playing career.