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Lionel Messi Argentina 2025

Now’s the time! Why historic Messi meeting shouldn’t scare England

England have never come up against Lionel Messi, and Robbie Fowler has told GOAL why the 2026 World Cup could be the perfect occasion in which to cross paths with the Argentine GOAT. The ex-Three Lions frontman says the 2022 champion should not scare Thomas Tuchel’s side, while a reunion with old adversaries Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal should also be embraced.

Crystal Palace v Arsenal - Premier League

Rice worth £150m? Arsenal ace ‘up there’ with Gerrard & Robson

Declan Rice is “up there” with the best midfielders that England have ever produced, Peter Reid has told GOAL, as the Arsenal talisman has joined a talent bracket that includes the likes of Steven Gerrard and Bryan Robson. That is a big billing, but the newly-crowned Premier League title winner will want to justify it when starring at the 2026 World Cup.

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Standings

2nd Stage Group A

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Botafogo RJ crestBotafogo RJ77002031721
W
W
W
W
W
2Volta Redonda crestVolta Redonda741253213
L
D
L
W
W
3Friburguense crestFriburguense73131510510
W
D
L
L
W
4Olaria crestOlaria723239-69
W
D
L
L
D
5Madureira RJ crestMadureira RJ722356-18
W
D
W
D
L

2nd Stage Group B

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Fluminense crestFluminense7511114716
W
L
W
W
W
2Resende crestResende75021310315
L
W
L
W
W
3Flamengo crestFlamengo7322129311
W
W
D
L
W
4Audax Rio EC crestAudax Rio EC731377010
W
L
W
W
L
5Duque de Caxias crestDuque de Caxias72329909
L
W
D
W
L
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