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Messi Buries Father Jorge in Argentina

The soccer legend traveled to his hometown of Rosario with his family to lay his father and longtime agent to rest following his death at 68

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Police Investigated Assassination Plots

Lionel Messi Targeted by Multiple Death Threats During 2026 World Cup

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Perfect Record Intact

Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Defeats Lineker in Debut Israeli Fight

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The Day After

Distractedly: A World Cup Final Summary from a Jewish Perspective

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BREAKING: Spain Wins FIFA World Cup 2026 Title After Torres Scores in the 106th Minute

Spain has secured the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after substitute Ferran Torres scored a dramatic volley in the 106th minute, capitalizing on a ten-man Argentina squad following a late red card.

Jul 19, 2026•Eliana Fleming

Spain Hasn't Lost in 37 Games. Messi Doesn't Care.

Messi's masterpiece or Yamal's coronation? What the model, the market, and the matchups actually say about Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium

Jul 19, 2026•world-cup

FIFA Breaks Its Own Rulebook for World Cup Final, Extends Halftime to Roughly 30 Minutes

Sunday's Argentina-Spain final at MetLife Stadium will feature a first-ever, Super Bowl-style halftime show, doubling the standard 15-minute break, even after football's own rulemaking body previously rejected a similar request

Jul 17, 2026•world-cup

Why Israelis are Rooting for Messi to Win the World Cup

As Lionel Messi chases a final World Cup title against Lamine Yamal's Spain, Israeli fans have far more at stake than football.

Jul 17, 2026•world-cup

After Iran's Threats to Assassinate him, Trump's World Cup Final Appearance Raises Serious Questions

President Trump is confirmed to attend Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, a visit that comes amid heightened security concerns following recent assassination attempts.

Jul 17, 2026•world-cup