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Messi will decide when his Argentina career is over, says Scaloni
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Messi will decide when his Argentina career is over, says Scaloni

March 22, 2023
Lionel Messi will have the final say on when his international career with Argentina is over, but head coach Lionel Scaloni is hopeful that is not anytime soon. The Paris…
Ederson believes there is 'a big possibility' Ancelotti will become next Brazil boss
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Ederson believes there is 'a big possibility' Ancelotti will become next Brazil boss

March 22, 2023
Ederson believes there is "a big possibility" Carlo Ancelotti will take over as the next head coach of Brazil. Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has been touted as a contender to…
Injured Barca defender Araujo withdraws from Uruguay squad
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Injured Barca defender Araujo withdraws from Uruguay squad

March 20, 2023
Ronald Araujo has withdrawn from the Uruguay squad for their two upcoming friendlies after suffering a thigh injury during Barcelona's win over Real Madrid on Sunday. The defender was able…
Musiala withdraws from Germany squad with hamstring injury
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Musiala withdraws from Germany squad with hamstring injury

March 20, 2023
Jamal Musiala has withdrawn from Germany's squad for the March international break, with the Bayern Munich forward ruled out with a hamstring strain. The attacker, who has won 20 caps…
Liverpool forward Nunez withdraws from Uruguay squad
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Liverpool forward Nunez withdraws from Uruguay squad

March 17, 2023
Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has pulled out of Uruguay's squad for their upcoming friendlies. The 23-year-old had been included in Uruguay's squad for the games against Japan and South Korea…
Five newcomers but no Sane or Rudiger in Germany squad
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Five newcomers but no Sane or Rudiger in Germany squad

March 17, 2023
Hansi Flick has selected five debutants in his first Germany squad since the World Cup in Qatar, while excluding Leroy Sane and Antonio Rudiger. Josha Vagnoman, Marius Wolf, Mergim Berisha,…
Mancini laments first half disappointment in Italy's defeat to Austria
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Mancini laments first half disappointment in Italy's defeat to Austria

November 20, 2022
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has conceded that his 3-4-3 formation did not work as intended against Austria, as he criticised his side's poor first half display against the hosts.…
Austria 2-0 Italy: Alaba scores stunning free-kick as European champions lose in Vienna
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Austria 2-0 Italy: Alaba scores stunning free-kick as European champions lose in Vienna

November 20, 2022
David Alaba scored a stunning free-kick as Austria swept past Italy in comfortable fashion with a 2-0 friendly victory on Sunday. On the day the World Cup started in Qatar,…
Portugal 4-0 Nigeria: Fernandes stars as Ronaldo-less hosts breeze past Super Eagles
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Portugal 4-0 Nigeria: Fernandes stars as Ronaldo-less hosts breeze past Super Eagles

November 17, 2022
Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal eased to a 4-0 victory over Nigeria in their sole World Cup warm-up game, despite missing captain Cristiano Ronaldo through illness. Fernando Santos' side…
'Vincenzo is extraordinary' - Mancini sings Grifo's praises after match-winning performance
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'Vincenzo is extraordinary' - Mancini sings Grifo's praises after match-winning performance

November 16, 2022
Roberto Mancini was full of praise for Vincenzo Grifo after he played a part in all three goals as Italy came from behind to beat Albania 3-1 in Wednesday's friendly.…
Albania 1-3 Italy: Grifo double helps Mancini's men to comeback friendly victory
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Albania 1-3 Italy: Grifo double helps Mancini's men to comeback friendly victory

November 16, 2022
A Vincenzo Grifo double and a Giovanni Di Lorenzo strike gave Italy a 3-1 comeback friendly victory over Albania in Tirana on Wednesday. Roberto Mancini's men will not be at…
Oman 0-1 Germany: Fullkrug nets late to spare rusty visitors' blushes in World Cup warm-up
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Oman 0-1 Germany: Fullkrug nets late to spare rusty visitors' blushes in World Cup warm-up

November 16, 2022
Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to spare Germany's blushes in their lone World Cup warm-up as they claimed a 1-0 friendly win over Oman in Muscat. The Werder Bremen…
Mexico 4-0 Iraq: El Tri a class above in World Cup warm-up
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Mexico 4-0 Iraq: El Tri a class above in World Cup warm-up

November 09, 2022
Mexico were posed very few problems by Iraq in their first World Cup warm-up game, winning 4-0 in Girona on Wednesday. Although many countries have been unable line up pre-tournament…
Jamaica names 20-man squad for Cameroon friendly November 9
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Jamaica names 20-man squad for Cameroon friendly November 9

November 03, 2022
Jamaica has selected a 20-man squad devoid of its European-based players for an international friendly against Cameroon at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidja in Cameroon on Saturday, November 9. The…
England and Scotland set for 150th anniversary clash to celebrate first international
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England and Scotland set for 150th anniversary clash to celebrate first international

November 02, 2022
England and Scotland will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first international football match with a repeat fixture at Glasgow's Hampden Park in 2023. The two teams played out the…
Bosnia postpone Russia friendly amid criticism from own players
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Bosnia postpone Russia friendly amid criticism from own players

October 31, 2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina have postponed their upcoming friendly with Russia amid widespread criticism, including from their own players. Bosnia announced in September they would face Russia in Saint Petersburg on…
Lionesses captain Williamson to miss United States clash
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Lionesses captain Williamson to miss United States clash

October 04, 2022
England captain Leah Williamson will miss Friday's friendly against the United States at Wembley after sustaining an injury in training. Williamson, who led Sarina Wiegman's team to a remarkable European…
'It's madness' – Ferdinand calls for more action against racism after banana thrown at Richarlison
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'It's madness' – Ferdinand calls for more action against racism after banana thrown at Richarlison

September 28, 2022
Rio Ferdinand called on football federations to take more action against racism after a banana was thrown at Richarlison during Brazil's 5-1 friendly victory over Tunisia on Tuesday. A banana…
Messi will be missed like Federer, 'so let's enjoy him' – Scaloni
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Messi will be missed like Federer, 'so let's enjoy him' – Scaloni

September 28, 2022
Lionel Messi should be appreciated by fans of all countries at the World Cup as he will be missed like Roger Federer "and more" when he retires, says Argentina coach…
Tite accuses Tunisia of attempting to kick Neymar out of World Cup
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Tite accuses Tunisia of attempting to kick Neymar out of World Cup

September 27, 2022
Tite has slammed Dylan Bronn's challenge on Neymar during Brazil's win over Tunisia, claiming it was "a move to take a player out of the World Cup". The Selecao completed…
Brazil report banana thrown at Richarlison in Paris friendly
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Brazil report banana thrown at Richarlison in Paris friendly

September 27, 2022
A banana was thrown at Richarlison during Brazil's friendly against Tunisia in Paris, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said. Richarlison scored the Selecao's second goal in a 5-1 win at…
Saudi Arabia 0-0 United States: Reyna suffers injury scare as USMNT deliver another poor display
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Saudi Arabia 0-0 United States: Reyna suffers injury scare as USMNT deliver another poor display

September 27, 2022
Gio Reyna was substituted early on during the United States' limp 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, dealing them an injury scare less than two months before the start…
Brazil 5-1 Tunisia: Neymar closes on Pele record as Selecao cruise in Paris
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Brazil 5-1 Tunisia: Neymar closes on Pele record as Selecao cruise in Paris

September 27, 2022
Neymar closed in on Pele's all-time Brazil goalscoring record as the Selecao eased to a commanding 5-1 win over 10-man Tunisia at the Parc des Princes. Playing on his home…
Injury-hit Barca asked Brazil to look after Raphinha - Tite
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Injury-hit Barca asked Brazil to look after Raphinha - Tite

September 27, 2022
Tite has revealed Barcelona asked Brazil to be careful with Raphinha after losing four players to injury during the international break. Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie De Jong and Memphis…
Reggae Boyz defender Lowe says squad is optimistic ahead of Argentina clash
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Reggae Boyz defender Lowe says squad is optimistic ahead of Argentina clash

September 26, 2022
Reggae Boyz central defender Damion Lowe said the team is in good spirits and looking forward to their friendly against two-time world champions Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday.
New Zealand 0-2 Australia: Duke and Cummings goals secure Socceroos victory in World Cup tune-up
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New Zealand 0-2 Australia: Duke and Cummings goals secure Socceroos victory in World Cup tune-up

September 25, 2022
Mitch Duke and debutant Jason Cummings scored as Australia beat New Zealand 2-0 in Auckland on Sunday to secure back-to-back wins over the All Whites ahead of the 2022 World…
Tite pleased by 'impressive' Brazil against Ghana
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Tite pleased by 'impressive' Brazil against Ghana

September 23, 2022
Brazil head coach Tite has praised the "impressive" performance of his side regaining possession against Ghana. The South American side blitzed to a 3-0 win against their African opponents in…
Brazil 3-0 Ghana: Richarlison and Marquinhos sink Black Stars in Le Havre friendly, as Neymar shines
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Brazil 3-0 Ghana: Richarlison and Marquinhos sink Black Stars in Le Havre friendly, as Neymar shines

September 23, 2022
Richarlison scored twice as Brazil beat Ghana 3-0 in Le Havre, an early tease of the Selecao's strength before they go after a sixth World Cup title. Neymar pulled the…
Japan 2-0 United States: Kamada and Mitoma fire Samurai Blue to deserved win
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Japan 2-0 United States: Kamada and Mitoma fire Samurai Blue to deserved win

September 23, 2022
Japan stepped up their World Cup preparations with a deserved 2-0 friendly win over the United States on Friday, as Gregg Berhalter's team produced a flat performance in Dusseldorf, Germany.…
Australia 1-0 New Zealand: Mabil's magic moment gives Socceroos narrow send-off victory
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Australia 1-0 New Zealand: Mabil's magic moment gives Socceroos narrow send-off victory

September 22, 2022
Awer Mabil's fine strike gave Australia a 1-0 win over New Zealand in the final home game for the Socceroos before their World Cup trip in November. The Cadiz winger…
Bosnia spark controversy after announcing Russia friendly on eve of World Cup
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Bosnia spark controversy after announcing Russia friendly on eve of World Cup

September 09, 2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina have scheduled a friendly against Russia one day before the start of the World Cup, sparking controversy and attracting criticism from within their own ranks. The match…
Bremer, Ibanez handed Brazil call-ups as Arsenal trio miss out
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Bremer, Ibanez handed Brazil call-ups as Arsenal trio miss out

September 09, 2022
Brazil coach Tite has announced a 26-man squad for the friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia, the team's final games before the World Cup in Qatar. Defensive duo Bremer and Roger…
Bronze 'scored one of them in training', says Williamson after England and Barcelona star's bizarre goal
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Bronze 'scored one of them in training', says Williamson after England and Barcelona star's bizarre goal

June 25, 2022
England captain Leah Williamson was full of praise for Lucy Bronze after the Lionesses emphatic 5-1 friendly win against the Netherlands on Friday. Bronze, Beth Mead, who netted a double,…
England 'will be favourites' at Euro 2022, says Netherlands coach Parsons
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England 'will be favourites' at Euro 2022, says Netherlands coach Parsons

June 25, 2022
Netherlands head coach Mark Parsons believes England are favourites for the Women's Euro 2022 after seeing his team well beaten by the Lionesses on Friday. England ran out 5-1 winners…
Japan 0-1 Brazil: Neymar penalty earns narrow win for Selecao in Tokyo
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Japan 0-1 Brazil: Neymar penalty earns narrow win for Selecao in Tokyo

June 06, 2022
Brazil earned a 1-0 friendly win against Japan in Tokyo on Monday thanks to a penalty from Neymar. Tite's side dominated for large periods in the pouring rain at the…
Messi is like Nadal, what else can you say? Scaloni lauds five-goal Argentina superstar
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Messi is like Nadal, what else can you say? Scaloni lauds five-goal Argentina superstar

June 06, 2022
Lionel Messi was likened to Rafael Nadal by Lionel Scaloni after scoring all five of Argentina's goals in a 5-0 friendly rout of Estonia on Sunday. Barcelona legend Messi moved…
Mexico 0-0 Ecuador: El Tri's 100th Mextour match ends in draw
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Mexico 0-0 Ecuador: El Tri's 100th Mextour match ends in draw

June 05, 2022
Mexico only managed a scoreless draw, their fourth in 10 matches over 2022, playing out a 0-0 stalemate Ecuador on Sunday. The draw marked El Tri's 100th Mextour match in…
United States 0-0 Uruguay: La Celeste's five-game winning streak comes to an end
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United States 0-0 Uruguay: La Celeste's five-game winning streak comes to an end

June 05, 2022
Uruguay's run of five straight wins came to an end after they were held to a 0-0 draw by the United States in an international friendly in Kansas City on…
Argentina 5-0 Estonia: Messi scores five as Scaloni's men extend unbeaten run to 33 matches
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Argentina 5-0 Estonia: Messi scores five as Scaloni's men extend unbeaten run to 33 matches

June 05, 2022
Lionel Messi scored all five goals as Argentina made it 33 matches unbeaten with a 5-0 friendly win over Estonia on Sunday. Coach Lionel Scaloni's side set a new national…
Tite suggests Mbappe, Messi part of the reason Neymar is more influential for Brazil
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Tite suggests Mbappe, Messi part of the reason Neymar is more influential for Brazil

June 02, 2022
Brazil coach Tite suggested Neymar has more influence in games for the Selecao than Paris Saint-Germain because at international level the team serves him more. Neymar was in fine form…
South Korea 1-5 Brazil: Neymar penalties help Selecao ease to comfortable win
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South Korea 1-5 Brazil: Neymar penalties help Selecao ease to comfortable win

June 02, 2022
Neymar scored two penalties as Brazil cruised to an entertaining 5-1 friendly win over South Korea in Seoul on Thursday. South Korea star Son Heung-min had urged his team-mates to…
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