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Dec
15
2023
By The African Mirror
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Men’s Player award

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland finalists for FIFA Best Men’s Player award

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LIONEL Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the three finalists for the FIFA 2023 Best Men's Player award, world soccer's governing body said. Norwegian Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup last season. Messi secured the award in 2022 after guiding Argentina to a World Cup victory. Following that success, he clinched the Ligue 1 title with Paris St Germain alongside Mbappe before moving to the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. The women's best player shortlist includes two 2023 World Cup champions, Aitana Bonmati and Jennifer Hermoso from…
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Jun
03
2023
By The African Mirror
LEGENDS, the world’s largest football collection, opens its doors in Madrid

LEGENDS, the world’s largest football collection, opens its doors in Madrid

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LEGENDS is a 4,200m2 space in which 600 pieces from the most important institutions in world football are displayed, land in Puerta del Sol connected in a moving, immersive and technological experience Landmark pieces from players such as Maradona, Pelé, Casillas and Messi, all used in official matches, are just some examples of what visitors can expect to see from June 1st in this venue in Madrid's Puerta del Sol LEGENDS, The Home of Football, presented by LaLiga will open its doors in Madrid on June 1. An opening that will position the Spanish capital as the epicentre of world…
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Dec
20
2022
By The African Mirror
French hearts are broken but future looks bright

French hearts are broken but future looks bright

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JULIEN PRETOT FRANCE will be heartbroken after losing the World Cup final to Argentina in a penalty shootout but the genius of Kylian Mbappe and the depth of talent in the squad bode well for the future. France began the World Cup without Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema, striker Christopher Nkunku, midfielders Ngolo Kante and Paul Pogba and lost left-back Lucas Hernandez in the first game and yet still reached the final, where they lost 4-2 on penalties after a spectacular 3-3 draw. Mbappe, who turns 24 on Tuesday, netted all three French goals, taking his tally from two World…
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Dec
20
2022
By The African Mirror
Soccer Argentina’s post-Maradona youth revel in Messi’s maiden World Cup win

Soccer Argentina’s post-Maradona youth revel in Messi’s maiden World Cup win

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MIGUEL LO BIANCO and HORACIO SORIA ARGENTINE Santiago Cutaia, 34, had never felt the elation of his country winning the soccer World Cup before, born two years after late icon Diego Maradona last hoisted the trophy aloft for the Albiceleste in 1986. He has now. His generation, who grew up after the peak of Maradona, witnessed for the first time their team become world champions on Sunday, beating France on penalties in a whipsaw final. It was the third World Cup for Argentina, but the first in 36 years. "I am 34 years old and I had never seen Argentina…
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Dec
19
2022
By The African Mirror
Argentina win incredible final on penalties

Argentina win incredible final on penalties

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MITCH PHILLIPS ARGENTINA won their third World Cup in extraordinary style, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw that featured a hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe as the holders recovered from 2-0 down after 80 minutes. It was an incredible night of drama and fluctuating fortunes, delivering one of the all-time great finals to cap a wonderful tournament. Argentina had looked to be cruising to a one-sided victory after Messi's penalty and a brilliant goal by Angel Di Maria in the first half put them in total control but Mbappe converted an…
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Aug
26
2020
By The African Mirror
Messi bombshell has the world in a spin

Messi bombshell has the world in a spin

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AFRICA MIRROR REPORTER LIONEL Messi’s decision to leave the club he joined as a 13-year-old boy has led to the resignation of Barcelona’s chief executive, deep anger among the club’s fans and wild speculation about his next club. Messi, the Argentinian superstar who is the heart and soul of Barcelona, activated the release clause on his contract days after the club’s 8-2 humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal. Munich went on to win the trophy with a 1-0 victory over PSG. Following confirmation that Messi (33) has formally handed in a request for the…
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