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Why Lionel Messi is the only player in the World Cup with four gold patches on his jersey

Lionel Messi began Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign wearing a shirt almost as decorated as his career. Against Algeria, the details stood out immediately.

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World Cup TV presenter resigns after causing outrage with Lionel Messi comments

Florencia Peña has resigned from Luzu TV after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s father had died during Argentina’s World Cup campaign. The error came after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, a night already heavy with emotion after Messi scored a hat trick.

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Argentine news crew dismissed after false Lionel Messi family report

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / June 19

Argentine news crew dismissed after false Lionel Messi family report

Members of a news crew in Argentina are out of a job after falsely reporting the death of the father of World Cup superstar Lionel Messi. Florencia Pena announced on Luzu TV that Jorge Messi had died and went on to suggest that Messi would not play any further matches in the ongoing World Cup in North America.

Inter Miami News / HITC / June 19

Lionel Messi’s Argentina top FIFA World Cup passing record after first round of fixtures

Argentina’s World Cup defense has already produced a Lionel Messi hat-trick, but the champions’ early control has shown up in the data as well as the scoreline.

Inter Miami News / Field Level Media / June 18

Lionel Messi's family confirms father experiencing health-related issue

As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a "health situation" that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday.

Inter Miami News / Caught Offside / June 18

Lionel Messi’s family release statement amid rumours about father’s health

The family of Lionel Messi have put out an official statement in response to growing speculation about his father Jorge’s health. The statement has confirmed that Messi’s dad has been experiencing some health troubles, though he is now seemingly recovering well.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / June 18

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 1 Wrap: Lionel Messi Hat-Trick Steals Opening Week Glory; Ronaldo Swarmed In Portugal Draw

Messi scores first-ever World Cup hat-trick at 38; Mbappe breaks France record with 14 goals; Kane leads Golden Boot race Portugal 1-1 DR Congo shock;

Soccer fans blast Dan Patrick for comparing Lionel Messi’s career to NFL legend Eli Manning

Dan Patrick tried to turn Lionel Messi and Eli Manning into a career debate, but soccer fans were not willing to treat the comparison as a serious one.

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Lionel Messi VAR controversy sparks South Africa head coach criticism amid Themba Zwane’s ban

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has used Lionel Messi’s World Cup controversy to question the severity of Themba Zwane’s suspension. Zwane was sent off in South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico on June 11 after catching Roberto Alvarado in the face in the 84th minute.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / June 17

Cristiano Ronaldo under fire after Portugal draw: 'The team needs to score, not you'

Ronaldo finished the game with only 25 touches, attempted only three shots, missed the net on all of them and had no real positive impact on his side.

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World Cup news: Erling Haaland has perfect reaction to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick

Lionel Messi remains the gift that keeps on giving even at the age of 38, lighting up Argentina’s first game of the FIFA World Cup against Algeria with a hat-trick, scoring all three of his team’s goals.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / June 17

What Happened to Lionel Messi's Dad? Health Scare Behind Emotional World Cup Moment

Lionel Messi was visibly emotional after scoring his first goal during Argentina's 3-0 victory against Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match.