Lionel Messi

Some Argentinians have shot back at the narrative that theirs is the pro-Israel team, while others have pointed to an Argentinian soccer great who once told Mahmoud Abbas, “My heart is Palestinian.”

The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, meet Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ, with a chance to claim a fourth title.

“Don't forget, I neutralized the Ghanaian witch doctor who put a voodoo curse on Harry Kane, and I used my powers to help England knock out Norway,” Geller told The Jerusalem Post. 

"We played like heroes, but Israel - meaning FIFA and the referees - had something to say about it, and we couldn't overcome these circumstances," said Egyptian commentator Mohammed Nour.

Argentina’s comeback put Messi in the spotlight again, but Rosario never left him. A route, murals and Messi-inspired ice cream made it a destination.

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after netting a brace in Argentina’s win, surpassing Germany legend Miroslav Klose.

In the 30th minute of play, as Argentina was ahead by one goal, Messi tackled Algeria’s Aissa Mandi, appearing to step on the center-back’s calf.

From explosive power to recovery management: How the two superstars manage to maintain their bodies even in the fifth decade of life, and what all of us can adopt from them.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.

The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.