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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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Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk predictions: Selhurst glory beckons

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Frequently asked questions

: Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.
: Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.
: Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.
: Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.
: Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.
: No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.
: Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.
: Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.
: Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.
: Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.
: Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.

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Venezuela news

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

adidas reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup home kits

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

Mascherano hints Messi could play for Miami against Atlanta

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

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

CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying: Fixtures, results & table

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

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

Messi marks potential home WCQ sendoff with brilliant double

Watch: Argentina’s emotional tribute to Lionel Messi

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

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

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

Jose Manuel Lopez earns first Argentina call-up for qualifiers

First impressions: Dynamic McGlynn gets Poch's attention

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