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How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Eddie Howe emotional rallying call to Newcastle United fans released ahead of match

Eddie Howe has issued an emotional rallying call to Newcastle United fans pre-match. This is ahead of Bournemouth at St James’ Park. Match number 53 of the season for Newcastle... You can click here to read the full article.

Nordderby Preview | Werder Bremen vs Hamburg

The two of Northern Germany’s biggest clubs are no strangers to big matches against each other. Werder Bremen and Hamburg meet on Saturday afternoon in what could turn out to…

Will Moyes Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

Everton will welcome Liverpool at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Toffees managed to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Brentford recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game. David Moyes will opt for the […] The post Will Moyes Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Newcastle United v Bournemouth Live TV and global channel listings

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle United v Bournemouth Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday... You can click here to read the full article.

Everton vs Liverpool: Match preview, predicted line-ups, team news and prediction

Everton play Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. It will be the first Merseyside derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees dug deep to secure a 2-2 draw at Brentford last time out, while Liverpool defeated Fulham 2-0 at home. Match preview Everton are five points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool. They must avoid […]

Brian McBride vs. Portugal – World Cup ‘02 | Unfiltered Soccer

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard dive into Brian McBride’s goal against Portugal at the World Cup in South Korea in 2002. Plus, the two tackle some World Cup trivia! New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). This bonus content is brought to you by Jim Beam. Jim Beam is the Official Spirit of U.S. Soccer. Whether you’re following from the stadium or from home, grab a Jim Beam & Lemonade and enjoy with those around you. Visit https://www.jimbeam.com/en-us/cocktails/beam-and-lemonade. This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley. Unfiltered Soccer 👉 https://unfilteredsoccer.com/ Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredsoccer/ Twitter/X 👉 https://twitter.com/unfilteredsoccr TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredsoccer Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/UnfilteredSoccer/ OTHER PODCASTS YOU MAY LIKE Triple Option - http://tripleoptionshow.com Throwbacks - http://ThrowbacksShow.com Post Moves - http://PostMovesShow.com Cousins - http://vinceandtmac.com

Americans Abroad Weekend Preview: Cardoso, McKennie, and more

Johnny Cardoso will seek his first trophy lift as an Atletico Madrid player on Saturday. Cardoso and his Atletico Madrid teammates will take on Pellegrino Matarazzo‘s Real Sociedad squad in the Copa Del Rey Final in Seville. Atletico Madrid have hit a worrying run in La Liga play but remain alive for a first trophy ... Read more

Paul Merson answers question, is Eddie Howe still the right man to lead Newcastle United?

Paul Merson speaking about Newcastle United. NUFC with exactly five weeks of the season now remaining. Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players now with six matches to go. A... You can click here to read the full article.

Simon Jordan strong views on PSR impact and Newcastle United players now leaving

Simon Jordan has been talking about Newcastle United. The 2025/26 season shortly coming to an end and an ‘interesting’ summer ahead. Simon Jordan declaring: “I am not entirely sure why... You can click here to read the full article.

Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’

Manchester United and England legend Bryan Robson has delivered a bold World Cup verdict – insisting the current Three Lions squad has what it takes to go all the way… if they fix one key problem. With 90 caps, 65 as captain and 26 goals to his name, Robson knows exactly what it takes to […] The post ‘I Captained England 65 Times… This Team Can Win The World Cup’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Stunning free kick from Kal Naismith boosts Luton’s playoff hopes and relegates Northampton

A stunning free kick from Kal Naismith boosts Luton’s League One playoff hopes and relegates Northampton Town to League Two. Early on, Luton’s Kasey Palmer saw his free-kick hit the woodwork, before the Cobblers went ahead on the half hour mark when an unmarked Sam Hoskins lobbed keeper Josh Keeley. Luton were level just before […] The post Stunning free kick from Kal Naismith boosts Luton’s playoff hopes and relegates Northampton appeared first on Fan Banter.

Premier League Betting Preview: Man City vs Arsenal and more | plus Serie A & Bundesliga

After a successful week of Champions League betting, The Soccer Sharps turn their attention to the upcoming weekend in European football. On this soccer betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place in the Premier League, Copa del Rey, Bundesliga, and Serie A. Devin and Jordan share their unique insights and expert analysis for each selected match before offering their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Manchester City vs Arsenal 08:48 Everton vs Liverpool 13:25 Chelsea vs Manchester United 18:09 Copa del Rey Final - Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad 23:31 Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig 26:36 Roma vs Atalanta 30:15 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winning weekend! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! Thank you for watching! Watch more of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04dcA68PAo0QtneXnoogiLdO Check out our Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04f-V5elJBnNloFzpFG4f2hp ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ #soccer #betting #premierleague

Kingmakers’ Leeds ‘safe from relegation’ as pundit picks which of Spurs, Forest, West Ham goes down

Simon Jordan believes Leeds have all but guaranteed their status in the Premier League, having picked which of West Ham, Forest or Spurs will go down to the Championship.

MLS’ First Coaching Casualty, Spurs STILL Winless in ‘26 & Agyemang's Injury | Unfiltered Soccer

Agyemang’s pain may be someone else’s gain. On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, we're sharing our thoughts on the unfortunate news of Patrick Agyemang’s season ending Achilles injury and how it could potentially impact the USMNT’s roster for the World Cup. Will strikers like Josh Sargent or Brian White get a look? Could a wildcard like Zavier Gozo break through? Is Diego Luna’s spot now set in stone? Tim and Landon break it all down. Plus, we may be less than 10 matches into MLS’ season, but that’s not too soon for Montreal to make a move at coach. Was Marco Donadel really the problem or do the club’s issues run deeper than that? And what’s to be made of Son Heung-min's quiet goalscoring season? While some may be scratching their heads, Landon explains why it’s a whole lot of nothing! Finally, in the AT&T Mailbag, we're talking Lincoln City’s guaranteed promotion, Tottenham’s potential relegation and the U.S. Men’s “A squad” vs the U.S. Men’s “B squad.” New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to [email protected] (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3. Thank you to our additional sponsors: AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more. Coca-Cola and Carnival Cruise Line. Hot Takes, Cold Coke, Open Seas – your Carnival cruise is waiting! Visit Carnival.com/unfiltered and stay tuned for more information on how you could win a Carnival cruise! Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT FanDuel. Secure your chance to score $100 BUCKS in bonus bets today. Download the FanDuel App to check out today's Soccer Daily Specials betting odds. Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Collin Kushner, Andrew Hartley and Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Andrew Gundling and Jordan Rizzieri. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editors are Kyle Curley and Finley Skelton. YouTube Chapters 00:00 Intro 2:38 Patrick Agyemang's injury 13:28 Balogun stays in form 19:03 Montréal fire head coach 26:43 Red Bulls' youth development 28:46 Vancouver to lose Berhalter? 32:41 Arsenal and Tottenham bottling 41:11 Fan Connection Unfiltered Soccer 👉 https://unfilteredsoccer.com/ Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredsoccer/ Twitter/X 👉 https://twitter.com/unfilteredsoccr TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredsoccer Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/UnfilteredSoccer/ OTHER PODCASTS YOU MAY LIKE Triple Option - http://tripleoptionshow.com Throwbacks - http://ThrowbacksShow.com Post Moves - http://PostMovesShow.com Cousins - http://vinceandtmac.com

When is Lionel Messi’s next game? Inter Miami star’s MLS title defense continues

With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, when the Herons will be visiting the Colorado Rapids in the MLS at the Empower Field at Mile High. He heads into the fixture after a 2-2 draw at the Nu Stadium against New York Red Bulls. As for international duty with Argentina national team, Lionel Messi is set to return to action during the June international window. Before the World Cup gets underway, the Albiceleste will be facing Honduras on June 6th, and Iceland on June 9, leaving Messi and company just one week to regroup before their tournament opener against Algeria on the 16th. The 2026 MLS campaign has just begun for Messi, who has featured in eight official matches so far across all competitions, scoring six times without registering an assist. The opener came against LAFC, who handed Inter Miami a 3-0 defeat in front of a packed crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.

When is Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game? Al Nassr star returns from hamstring injury

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned from injury and is fit to play for Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo, even at 41 years old, remains a central figure for both his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team. Still drawing global attention, the key question now is when the legendary striker will take the field again. Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game with Al Nassr is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, when they’ll be hosting Al Ettifaq for Matchday 29 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League at Al Awwal Park. The Portuguese extended his goal tally netting the opener in the last 2-0 win against Al Okhdood. Regarding the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return during the June international window. Before the World Cup gets underway, the Selecao will play two friendlies on home soil: the first against Chile on June 6 and the second against Nigeria on June 10. So far this season, the Portuguese icon has scored 25 goals and provided 4 assists in 28 games for Al Nassr, while netting 5 goals in 5 UEFA World Cup qualifiers for Portugal, with his personal account in 968 career goals. With the World Cup set for the USA, Canada, and Mexico at the end of the campaign, Ronaldo will be determined to arrive at what will likely be his final major tournament in top form. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC scoring a bicycle kick. Ronaldo faced long break due to FIFA schedule After his stunning bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej, Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for Al Nassr’s midweek AFC Champions League Two match. But from that point forward, the Portuguese star endured a 24-day gap without competitive action, a result of the upcoming FIFA competition schedule. From December 1 through 18, Qatar hosted the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, with the final between Morocco and Jordan played at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the 2022 World Cup final. With several Saudi Pro League players involved, including stars of the Saudi Arabian national team, clubs, including Al Nassr, were unable to meet domestic player requirements, forcing the SPL into a temporary pause during the tournament.

How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Danny Murphy: Cristian Romero is not crying for Tottenham, it’s Argentina he’s worried about

Danny Murphy has claimed Cristian Romero’s tears during Tottenham’s latest defeat were not over the club’s worsening relegation fears. The Spurs captain was spotted crying as he left the pitch foll…

UEFA Champions League Betting Preview | Predictions and Best Bets for the Quarter-Finals (2nd Leg)

The Soccer Sharps football betting podcast returns to preview the second legs of the Champions League Quarter-Finals. Some of these ties remain firmly in the balance, and in this episode, our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down each match using advanced analytics, betting data, and storyline narratives. The show closes out with best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 08:44 Liverpool vs PSG 15:45 Arsenal vs Sporting 21:47 Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid 31:37 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans Abroad Weekend Rewind: Adams, Pepi, and more

Tyler Adams made his return to the Bournemouth squad on Saturday, helping the Cherries throw another wrench into the Premier League title race. Adams came off the bench and played 20 minutes as Andoni Iraola’s men shocked league-leading Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. It marked the U.S. men’s national team midfielder’s first appearance since ... Read more

Serie A Preview: Milan vs Udinese – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

Milan will look to get back on track when they take on perennial strugglers Udinese at San Siro in a must-win Serie A clash. After a disappointing return to action from the international break, the Rossoneri will be keen to bounce back on Saturday. The post Serie A Preview: Milan vs Udinese – Team News, Lineups & Prediction appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Liverpool fans to stage protest in game that could decide Arne Slot’s future

Liverpool’s next Premier League match could be pivotal in deciding the future of the club on and off the field. Steven Gerrard told talkSPORT that the clash with Fulham may hold the key to th…

Opposition insight for Milan-Udinese: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan face Udinese at San Siro tomorrow night and three points would significantly enhance the Rossoneri’s chances of a Champions League spot. After recent results, Milan will consider moving away from a 4-3-3 and against a difficult opposition in Udinese, the switch could be a difference maker. The Bianconeri are more than capable of […] The post Opposition insight for Milan-Udinese: Form, injuries, predicted XI and more appeared first on SempreMilan.

Best Bets for EPL, Serie A, Ligue 1, & Bundesliga | Como vs Inter, Chelsea vs Man City, & more

After a rough week in the UEFA competitions, The Soccer Sharps are happy to return to domestic club soccer. On this football betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place this weekend in the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga. The Soccer Sharps off their insight and analysis before sharing their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Chelsea vs Manchester City 11:38 Sunderland vs Spurs 17:36 Atalanta vs Juventus 20:26 Como vs Inter 26:00 BvB Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen 29:53 VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV 33:39 Lyon vs Lorient 38:29 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winning weekend! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! Thank you for watching! Watch more of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04dcA68PAo0QtneXnoogiLdO Check out our Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgQs9YPBw04f-V5elJBnNloFzpFG4f2hp ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ #soccer #betting #premierleague

The benefit of community

Hello everyone. I’m back in Dublin after a very nice trip to Lisbon. Obviously I was very pleased with the result, it puts us in a good position for the second leg, and hopefully provides a timely boost ahead of tomorrow’s early game against Bournemouth. It was also beneficial to be reminded of how spending […] The post The benefit of community appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Best Bets for Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, & Bundesliga | Como vs Inter, Chelsea vs Man City, & more

After a rough week in the UEFA competitions, The Soccer Sharps are happy to return to domestic club soccer. On this football betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview some of the biggest matches taking place this weekend in the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga. The Soccer Sharps off their insight and analysis before sharing their best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Chelsea vs Manchester City 11:38 Sunderland vs Spurs 17:36 Atalanta vs Juventus 20:26 Como vs Inter 26:00 BvB Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen 29:53 VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV 33:39 Lyon vs Lorient 38:29 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal hero tells negative fans to support Brighton – you are not welcome at the club

Arsenal hero Perry Groves has called for Gunners fans who are bored of the club’s football to stay away and go and support Brighton. The message came on the latest episode of Inside Gooners, …

Lionel Messi faces change of plans for Argentina’s final two friendlies before the 2026 World Cup

In a sudden change of plans, the two rivals of Lionel Messi's Argentina prior to the 2026 World Cup have been reportedly revealed. Lionel Messi is in the final stages of his preparation ahead of Argentina‘s campaign at the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With just two friendlies remaining before the tournament begins, the Inter Miami star is now dealing with a change of opponent. As announced by AFA, Argentina will face Honduras and Iceland in the two friendlies scheduled for the June international window ahead of the World Cup. The match against Honduras is set for June 6, while the clash against the Icelandic side follows on June 9, leaving Messi and company just one week to regroup before their tournament opener against Algeria on the 16th. The Honduras fixture had long been floated as a possibility, even during the March window when Argentina ultimately faced Mauritania and Zambia. The Iceland match, however, came as a surprise to fans, not because of the opponent itself, but because Serbia had been widely expected to fill the European slot on the schedule. In his press conference on March 26 ahead of the Mauritania game, head coach Lionel Scaloni had spoken with confidence about the June plans: “Regarding the June matches, it is my understanding that one of them will be against Serbia. That is my understanding; we requested it, thanks to the fact that (Claudio) Arzeno is on Serbia’s coaching staff, and we were able to speak with him. If the match can be played, I believe one of our opponents will be Serbia.“ Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring against Zambia. A recent L’Équipe report noted that Argentina’s upcoming opponents carry a combined average ranking of 85th in the FIFA standings, reigniting the debate around the quality of the Albiceleste’s warm-up schedule. While none of the three sides have qualified for the upcoming World Cup, Argentina, ranked third in the latest update, will face Honduras, ranked 66th, and Iceland, ranked 75th, with the originally planned Serbia, ranked 39th, now out of the picture. Messi set for iconic college football venues While the caliber of the opposition may not generate much excitement, the settings certainly will. Messi and his Argentina teammates are set to play in front of massive crowds at two storied college football stadiums ahead of their World Cup title defense. The game against Honduras on June 6 will be held at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, home of the Texas A&M Aggies and one of the largest stadiums in the country with a capacity of 102,733. The venue last hosted a high-profile soccer occasion when Brazil defeated Mexico 3-2 in a friendly that drew an attendance of 85,249, according to ESPN. The clash against Iceland will then take place at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, home of the Auburn Tigers and another iconic Southeastern Conference venue. With a capacity of 87,451 and the game set to be played on a grass surface, it will mark the first time in the stadium’s 87-year history that a soccer match has been played on its field.

Martin O’Neill rejects Celtic claim after Ally McCoist declared club are ‘running the league’

Martin O’Neill has hit back at talkSPORT presenter Ally McCoist following the Scot’s comments about Celtic ‘running the league’. Former Rangers star McCoist is keen for the …

Simon Jordan leaps to Arsenal’s defence and tells fans to ‘pack it in’

Simon Jordan has defended Arsenal and their style of play, claiming rivals fans are only complaining to belittle their victory. On Tuesday night, the Gunners secured a late 1-0 victory in Portugal …

How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

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