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Topps is creating a trading card of a photo that became a sensation during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal, the company said Monday.

Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will take some time before rejoining Inter Miami CF for the MLS season following their participation in the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, sources told ESPN.

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ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Lionel Messi was left in tears after he was unable to conjure up one more piece of magic to save Argentina from defeat to Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

It's unlikely Messi will play in a World Cup final again, and although he disappointed against Spain, it will be forgotten due to his dazzling career.

Lionel Messi became the first man to start in three World Cup finals, after starting for Argentina in their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

There's only one match left to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot.

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star rosters, but which side actually has the better team? Chiney Ogwumike is joined by JayDee Dyer to break down Team Spoon vs. Team Coop. They agree on the biggest All-Star snub: Kamilla Cardoso, and argue her case for a spot, and why the New York Liberty could have the highest ceiling in the W. Then the conversation shifts to the World Cup, where Lionel Messi continues to defy Father Time, Argentina prepares to face Spain in the final, Erling Haaland becomes a global star, and JayDee tries to convince Chiney to become an Arsenal fan. In this episode: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers lead the WNBA All-Star teams Team Spoon vs. Team Coop: Who has the better roster? Does Kamilla Cardoso deserve an All-Star spot? Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and the Liberty’s championship ceiling Messi’s greatness ahead of Argentina vs. Spain Erling Haaland’s breakout World Cup personality Which Premier League team should Chiney support? JayDee explains why Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium topped his sports bucket-list moments Subscribe to Chiney Today—the heartbeat of hoops—for more WNBA conversations, reactions, and interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Little did Lionel Messi know when he picked up the baby Lamine Yamal two decades ago that he was holding a future World Cup final opponent in his arms.