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Swiss prosecutors end case against Blatter and Platini

Swiss federal prosecutors confirmed on Thursday that they would not challenge the acquittals of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, effectively closing the long-running case against the two former giants of world football. With that, after a decade of legal battles, accusations, and high-profile trials, the curtain has finally come down on one of football’s most infamous sagas.

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Messi yet to decide if he will play for Argentina at World Cup

Lionel Messi is yet to decide on whether to represent the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup in North America, amid his fitness concerns at Inter Miami. Lately, the World Cup-winning Argentina captain has been struggling with injuries, having missed the club's previous two matches and clocking just 45 minutes on the pitch in his last five outings.

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Evra wants 'Marvel movie' Messi vs Ronaldo World Cup final

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is hoping to see Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup final in the U.S. as he labelled the high-voltage clash as the last 'Marvel movie'. Evra also backed his ex-Red Devils colleague to spend the final years of his career in MLS and compete against Messi's Inter Miami.

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Di Maria insists Messi 'has to play at 2026 World Cup'

Lionel Messi’s future at the 2026 World Cup has been the subject of heated debate, but Angel Di Maria has put the discussion to rest. The Argentina legend will turn 39 by the time the tournament kicks off, however, Di Maria insists that Messi simply has to be in the squad, describing the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner as a player 'from another planet' and comparing him to Diego Maradona.

Frequently asked questions

Multiple ticketing options are in place for La Liga games, from individual match passes to season tickets and additional hospitality packages. 

To purchase La Liga tickets, the most reliable method is to go to the official club websites, where you will then need to navigate to the 'Tickets' section. Tickets are often released a few weeks before each match and you may need to create an account and provide personal information. 

If tickets are sold out on official channels or you are looking to secure seats in advance of official release or snap up last-minute tickets, you may wish to consider secondary resale retailers such as StubHub

Yes, In addition, fans can purchase seats at La Liga matches on the secondary market on channels and aggregators such as StubHub. They are legitimate merchants in the resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets.

While it’s not essential to become a club member to buy La Liga match tickets, it can make the process much easier. This is particularly true at some of the bigger clubs, such as Barcelona and Real Madrid for example. Getting a membership moves you up the ticket priority order and it also includes other benefits such as welcome gifts, discounted tours and museum admissions. Check specific club websites for more information.

Real Madrid are the most successful Spanish club, with 36 league titles, followed by Barcelona with 28. Barcelona has won the Spanish double (domestic league and cup success in the same season) a record nine times, ahead of Athletic Bilbao's five.