FIFA president Gianni Infantino initially billed the move as “a golden opportunity to greatly increase the development of football around the world,” funding infrastructure and national team building.
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Joe Prince-Wright shares his thoughts on Lionel Messi stepping away from international football following a historic run with the Argentinian national team.
Messi, 39, has called time on his glittering international career with Argentina.
The USMNT’s 2026 schedule continues after the World Cup, as the Stars and Stripes navigate a longer-than-usual September/October international break with four friendlies
Argentine players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada are joined by Spain’s Gavi and an Argentina official with suspensions and fines for their World Cup Final scrum.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap their summer covering the World Cup and wonder what the event will do to continue the growth of the sport in the U.S.
“I only played football and now I have quite a few doubts about whether I’ll keep doing it for much longer,” said Lionel Messi in a statement.
USMNT summer transfers — Berhalter, Reyna, Arfsten find new European homes as Balogun, others linked
Giovanni Reyna has completed a move from Borussia Monchengladbach to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for a reported $4.62 million, while a pair of Columbus-connected players have made moves to Middlesbrough.
