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Yamal rookie card breaks auction record ahead of Messi

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal broke records off the field after his rare rookie card sold for a whopping $707,600. The extraordinary auction result saw the Barcelona prodigy surpass memorabilia figures set by football legends Lionel Messi and Pele.

Revealed: How long Steve Carell get with Messi on commercial shoots

Lionel Messi's arrival in MLS has heightened his status as a global marketing icon, but Steve Carell has discovered that the Inter Miami captain is a man of incredibly few minutes when the cameras start rolling. While brands are desperate to land the Argentine GOAT for their campaigns, they must adhere to a strict protocol that leaves production teams in a total panic.

Griezmann finds his groove, while Son gets firing for LAFC

GOAL runs down the major storylines of the week in MLS, with new stars struggling for rhythm and old ones proving their quality

Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi's World Cup gifts to Argentina squad revealed by Senesi’s girlfriend

Lionel Messi has presented his Argentina team-mates with personalised gifts following their 2026 World Cup campaign. The generous gesture was publicly revealed on social media by Kelci-Rose Bowers, the girlfriend of Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi, showcasing a stunning golden mate set given to the squad by the captain.

📽️ | Messi makes first public appearance since World Cup final

Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The legendary playmaker was spotted back in his homeland, taking in some local football as he begins his post-tournament recovery period.

Explained: Why Messi will avoid ban for missing MLS All-Star Game

Lionel Messi will once again be the notable absentee from the MLS All-Star Game this week in Charlotte, but the Inter Miami superstar is set to avoid the disciplinary action that followed his withdrawal last year. Despite being named to the roster for the showpiece event against the Liga MX All-Stars, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has been granted special leave alongside international team-mate Rodrigo De Paul.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Hume City FC	22	12	4	6	42	28	14	40	L L L D W
4	Avondale FC	22	12	2	8	57	31	26	38	W D L L L
5	South Melbourne	22	11	2	9	33	33	0	35	W D W W L
6	Heidelberg United	22	9	7	6	34	26	8	34	D D D D L
7	Caroline Springs George Cross	22	7	10	5	28	28	0	31	D W D D L