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Nigeria players boycott training TWO days before crunch WC play-off

Nigeria players have boycotted training just two days before a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon. The squad have downed tools due to issues with outstanding payments and have demanded a resolution before their next game. The Super Eagles must beat Gabon in their play-off semi-final to have any chance of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup after missing out on automatic qualification in the group phase.

adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 home kit launch

adidas reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup home kits

adidas drops their largest ever collection of home kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Argentina v Venezuela - International Friendly

No Messi, no problem! Lo Celso shines in Argentina win

Gio Lo Celso grabbed the only goal as Argentina eased to a 1-0 win over Venezuela in a rather drab international friendly held at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The World Cup holders were a little languid as the game wore on in the absence of Lionel Messi, who was rested, but did enough in the first half to secure a narrow win.

Mascherano hints Messi could play for Miami against Atlanta

Lionel Messi was rested for Argentina’s friendly against Venezuela, a 1-0 win, at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, keeping alive the possibility he could feature for Inter Miami against Atlanta United on Saturday. Earlier in the day, head coach Javier Mascherano said Messi’s availability would depend on whether he played against Venezuela, noting that Argentina would make the final decision.

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📽️ | Angry Messi clash! Argentine waits for rival in tunnel

Lionel Messi has cut an angry figure at times this season, with the Argentine involved in a behind the scenes clash with a Venezuelan rival.

Argentina v Venezuela - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Messi will skip Argentina’s final qualifier to focus on MLS

Argentina will visit Ecuador next Tuesday in their last World Cup qualifying match.

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CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Fixtures, results & table

Everything you need to know about the state of play in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifiers, including fixtures, results, table and TV details.

‘Won everything’ - Messi’s legacy assessed by De Paul

Lionel Messi’s legacy has been assessed by Rodrigo De Paul with “the end approaching”, with the all-time great having “won everything”.

'I haven’t decided about the WC yet' - Messi leaves future open

The Inter Miami star admitted he struggles to enjoy playing when he doesn’t feel physically at his best

Messi marks potential home WCQ sendoff with brilliant double

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner found the net twice to lead his side to a comfortable victory

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Watch: Argentina’s emotional tribute to Lionel Messi

The global superstar takes the field tonight for what is expected to be his final World Cup qualifier appearance in front of Argentine fans, against Venezuela.

Scaloni in tears ahead of Messi’s possible Argentina farewell WCQ

The Argentina coach was emotional when asked about Messi, who could be playing his final World Cup qualifier on home soil

Argentina v Colombia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'I'm here to ruin Messipalooza!' - Venezuela boss sends warning

Lionel Messi could play his last ever World Cup qualifier in Argentina against Venezuela but has been warned the visitors will not make life easy.

'No one is prepared' - Messi sent Argentina retirement warning

Lionel Messi has been urged to “think very carefully” about international retirement with Argentina as “no one is prepared” for that decision.

Inter Miami CF v SE Palmeiras: Group A - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Jose Manuel Lopez earns first Argentina call-up for qualifiers

The 23-year-old has impressed Lionel Scaloni with 15 goals across 42 matches this year since arriving from Lanús in 2022

First impressions: Dynamic McGlynn gets Poch's attention

Behind quick first-half goals from McGlynn and Agyemang, a MLS-heavy U.S. men's national team rolled past Venezuela

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USMNT ratings: First things first as Agyemang, McGlynn excel

In a match full of new faces for Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT, most players put the right foot forward

📽️ | Jack McGlynn scores stunner for his first USMNT goal

The Philadelphia Union star launched a rocket from far to give the U.S. their opener against Venezuela

USMNT Training Session and Press Conference

Pochettino: USMNT's MLS newcomers need to take January chance

The USMNT coach challenges players in his MLS-heavy January camp squad to show why they deserve to be in the player pool

USMNT vs. Venezuela: Schulte to make his case for GK?

January camp isn't the most important moment on the U.S. calendar but, for several players, it couldn't be more vital

USMNT camp roster: Ream, Tolkin aim for World Cup spots

GOAL looks at five key takeaways from Pochettino's January camp USMNT roster selections, which include 23 MLS players

Ream, Luna, Ferreira in as Poch names MLS-heavy USMNT roster

Pochettino has selected his squad for the U.S. men's national team's January camp, with the squad featuring 23 players from MLS

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Endrick brutally axed by Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers

Endrick has been left out of the Brazil squad for November's round of World Cup qualifiers after struggling for game time at Real Madrid.

Brazil v Bolivia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Bad news for Neymar as Brazil boss explains absence from squad

Brazil boss Dorival Junior explained why he did not include Neymar in the national team squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.

Lionel Messi playing for Argentina against Venezuela in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Argentina superstar Messi explains rare ‘ugly’ performance

Lionel Messi has explained why Argentina put in a rare “ugly” performance against Venezuela and lifted the lid on his return to international action.

Venezuela v Argentina - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Rain takes its toll on Messi in Argentina washout

Lionel Scaloni will likely be satisfied with a point as his side struggled through 90 minutes on a terrible playing surface in Maturin

Frequently asked questions

Il 9 marzo 1908 nasce il Football Club Internazionale Milano, ovvero l'Inter. Il club fu creato in Piazza del Duomo da parte di un gruppo di soci dissidenti del Milan, contrari al divieto rossonero di ingaggiare stranieri.

Giuseppe Marotta è il presidente dell'Inter dal giugno 2024. Oaktree lo ha scelto per il post Zhang: mantiene anche la carica di amministratore delegato.

L'Inter gioca le partite interne a San Siro o Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Lo stadio è chiamato così per la zona di Milano o in onore dell'ex leggendario bomber.

San Siro, o Giuseppe Meazza, può contenere ben 75.817 spettatori. L'Inter condivide lo stadio milanese con i cugini del Milan.

L'Inter ha conquistato venti Scudetti, seconda squadra italiana per numero di titoli dietro la Juventus. Con il 20esimo arrivato nel 2024 ha conquistato la seconda stella.

L'Inter ha vinto tre Champions League nella storia. Dopo i titoli del 1964 e nel 1965, la squadra nerazzurra ha conquistato il trofeo anche nel 2010 nell'ambito del famoso Triplete.

L'Inter ha vinto 46 trofei nella sua storia. La maggior parte è arrivata in Italia con 20 Scudetti, 9 Coppa Italia e 8 Supercoppa Italiana. I nerazzurri hanno vinto però anche 9 trofei internazionali.

Inter è il diminuitivo di Internazionale, nome con cui è stata fondata. Venne chiamata così per esprimere il proprio desiderio di ingaggiare anche calciatori stranieri e non solo italiani.

Il socio fondatore dell'Inter Giorgio Muggiani scelse i colori azzurro e nero come omaggio al cielo e alla notte, ma anche come opposizione al rosso e nero del Milan.

Il biscione è ispirato all'emblema della famiglia Visconti, fondatrice del Ducato di Milano. Nel corso degli anni l'animale è comunque diventato sempre più un serpente.

Giuseppe Meazza, da cui lo stadio dell'Inter prende il nome, ha segnato 284 goal nella storia nerazzurra e nelle varie competizioni giocate in maglia nerazzurra.

Javier Zanetti, attuale dirigente dell'Inter, è il giocatore con più presenze nella storia nerazzurra: 858 gare nelle varie competizioni. Beppe Bergomi è secondo con 756.

L'Inter viene soprattutto chiamata come 'nerazzurri', ma è spesso soprannominata anche 'biscione' o 'Beneamata'.

Helenio Herrera è l'allenatore con più panchine alla guida dell'Inter. 366 partite negli anni '60 e '70 e diversi trofei vinti, tra cui due Champions League.

Gianni Brera, tra i più noti giornalisti italiani, definì l'Inter 'la Beneamata dai milanesi' per celebrare la Champions League vinta dal club nel 1964.

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