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Yamal & Messi comparisons a ‘mistake’, says Spain boss

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has warned that comparing Lamine Yamal to footballing icons like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona is a "mistake" that could hinder the teenager's development. Despite the caution, the La Roja boss admitted the Barcelona star belongs in a rare category of "geniuses" alongside historical figures like Michelangelo and Salvador Dali.

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RANKED: Messi, Pele & the top 10 World Cup players ever

There's no sporting event bigger than the World Cup. It's the pinnacle of professional football, where global superstars are born, dreams die and legends live forever. Sometimes, with just one goal, one pass, one tackle, one block or one save, a previously little-known player can become a national hero, a name eternally etched in the memory of a country's collective consciousness.

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TV host resigns over false Messi death report

An Argentine television presenter has resigned from her position after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had passed away during a live broadcast. The shocking claim was made during the World Cup, leading to widespread condemnation and an immediate apology from the broadcaster and production staff involved.

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Messi's father 'dealing with health issue' as family hits out at media

The family of Lionel Messi have confirmed that the Argentina captain's father, Jorge Messi, is currently "dealing with a health issue" that has required medical supervision. In a strongly-worded statement, the family hit out at the "irresponsible" speculation that has emerged regarding Jorge's condition during the 2026 World Cup in North America.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1برشلونة crestبرشلونة38311695365994
L
W
L
W
W
2ريال مدريد crestريال مدريد38275677354286
W
W
W
L
W
3فياريال crestفياريال382261072462672
W
L
L
D
W
4أتلتيكو مدريد crestأتلتيكو مدريد382161162441869
L
W
W
L
W
5ريال بيتيس crestريال بيتيس381515859481160
W
L
W
D
W
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