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'I haven’t decided about the World Cup yet' - Lionel Messi leaves Argentina future open for 2026 - GOAL.com
Lionel Messi has cast doubt over his participation in the 2026 World Cup, set to be staged across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Following Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela in Buenos Aires - his last qualifying match on home soil - the Albiceleste captain avoided giving a clear answer on whether he will defend the crown he lifted in Qatar 2022.
“As I’ve said before, I don’t think I’ll play another World Cup… At my age, it’s only logical to think I might not,” Messi told TyC Sports after the match.
After stunning Trade Deadline, Preller's Padres primed for compelling offseason - MLB.com
“How much money will they have to spend?” an American League executive asked. “That is an important factor in the course that they take, as is how they perform in the playoffs.”
Assuming all of the above plays out as expected, San Diego will have roughly $152 million committed to nine players: Machado, Bogaerts, Tatis, Pivetta, Musgrove, Darvish, Cronenworth, Laureano and Yuki Matsui. Arbitration raises for Adrian Morejon, Adam, Fermin, Sheets and Miller will add to that number.
Eagles grind out win over Cowboys in NFL opener after Dallas comeback fizzles - Yahoo Sports
The Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20, on Thursday night in the opening game of the NFL season, but it was a lot tougher than anticipated. And had CeeDee Lamb not dropped a couple of huge passes that were in his hands in the final minutes, they might not have won at all.
