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Fans in Angola fill the streets to greet Messi & Argentina Fans in Angola fill the streets to greet Messi & Argentina

Fans in Angola chant for Lionel Messi as Argentina's team bus drives past.

Lucas Paquetá eyes West Ham exit after 2026 World Cup - sources Lucas Paquetá eyes West Ham exit after 2026 World Cup - sources

Lucas Paquetá is likely to stay at West Ham in January but is keen to leave after next summer's World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Barcelona president plans Lionel Messi statue at Camp Nou Barcelona president plans Lionel Messi statue at Camp Nou

Barcelona president Joan Laporta plans to erect a statue of Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou as part of a tribute he wants to give to the legendary player.

Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi withdraws from England squad Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi withdraws from England squad

England defender Marc Guéhi has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Albania.

FIFA World Cup qualifying - Wrap Victor Osimhen in cotton wool because Nigeria cannot do without him FIFA World Cup qualifying - Wrap Victor Osimhen in cotton wool because Nigeria cannot do without him

Nigeria, thanks in large part to Victor Osimhen, shook off the chaos in their camp to soar past Gabon in extra time and claim a place in the Final of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs on Sunday.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé leaves France camp with injury Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé leaves France camp with injury

Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn from the France squad and is returning to Madrid to have scans on his injured ankle, the French federation announced on Friday.