<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Argentina Football Team News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Argentina Football Team. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Argentina Football Team News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:49:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/argentina_football_team" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team Finalizes Pre-World Cup Friendlies with New Opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team will face the Honduras national football team on June 6 and the Iceland national football team on June 9 before the 2026 World Cup. Originally expected opponents, Serbia, are no longer involved. Both teams have lower FIFA rankings, averaging 85.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/10/argentina-national-football-team-finalizes-pre-world-cup-friendlies-with-new-opponents?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_pre_world_cup_friendlies_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Messi Shines in Argentinas 5-0 Tribute Win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly against Zambia at La Bombonera, possibly his final home appearance. He delivered a goal and assist in a dominant 5-0 win, with support from Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/apr/02/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/emotional-messi-shines-in-argentinas-5-0-tribute-win.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Set to Feature in FIFA World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi will play in the FIFA World Cup 2026, confirmed by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni. At 38, Messi had earlier expressed doubts, but Scaloni backed his inclusion. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/27/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/lionel-messi-set-to-feature-in-fifa-world-cup-2026.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Opt for Guatemala Friendly After Finalissima Cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the cancellation of the Finalissima clash, the Argentina national football team will stay home during the March FIFA window. Lionel Scaloni’s side plans one friendly against the Guatemala national football team on March 31. Meanwhile, Spain's national football team will play two matches.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/18/argentina-opt-for-guatemala-friendly-after-finalissima-cancellation?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/18/argentina-opt-for-guatemala-friendly-after-finalissima-cancellation?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_guatemala_friendly_finalissima_cancellation_espn.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Faces Preparation Crisis Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi may enter the 2026 World Cup with Argentina dangerously under prepared as planned friendlies collapse. The Finalissima against Spain is uncertain, while Qatar festival matches and June warm-ups versus Mexico and Honduras were canceled.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/04/lionel-messi-faces-preparation-crisis-ahead-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/mar/04/lionel-messi-faces-preparation-crisis-ahead-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:35:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Selects Kansas City as 2026 World Cup Base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina will base its 2026 World Cup camp in Kansas City to stay close to early match venues. They debut on June 16 against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium. Training will take place at Compass Minerals Center, with accommodation at Hotel Origin. The team later plays Austria and Jordan in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/03/argentina-selects-kansas-city-as-2026-world-cup-base?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/03/argentina-selects-kansas-city-as-2026-world-cup-base?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_fifa_world_cup_2026_selects_kansas_city_as_base.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Di Maria Hails Ronaldos Professionalism, Names Messi as Football’s Greatest Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Di Maria said Cristiano Ronaldo is far ahead in professionalism and work ethic but believes Lionel Messi is the greatest due to his natural talent. He praised Ronaldo’s dedication, highlighted Messi’s eight Ballon d’Or wins, and named Kylian Mbappe as the world’s best player in 2026.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/28/di-maria-hails-ronaldos-professionalism-names-messi-as-footballs-greatest-player?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/28/di-maria-hails-ronaldos-professionalism-names-messi-as-footballs-greatest-player?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:24:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/angel_di_maria_lionel_messi.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messis World Cup Hopes Hit as Juan Foyth Suffers Major Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina defender Juan Foyth has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Villarreal’s 2-0 loss to Real Madrid. The injury is expected to sideline him for four to six months, putting his place in the June 2026 World Cup at risk.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/26/lionel-messis-world-cup-hopes-hit-as-juan-foyth-suffers-major-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/jan/26/lionel-messis-world-cup-hopes-hit-as-juan-foyth-suffers-major-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:14:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/juan_foyth_argentina_football_team.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi and Ronaldo Set for Record Sixth World Cup Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are poised to play their sixth World Cup in 2026. With more than 800 career goals each and a combined 13 Ballon d’Or titles, their rivalry continues.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/dec/03/messi-and-ronaldo-set-for-record-sixth-world-cup-appearance?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/dec/03/messi-and-ronaldo-set-for-record-sixth-world-cup-appearance?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:03:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_cristiano_ronaldo_set_for_record_sixth_world_cup_appearance.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Reflects on 2026 World Cup and Future in Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi, 38, shared his thoughts on retirement and the 2026 World Cup, saying he will continue playing as long as he feels fit and happy.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/12/lionel-messi-reflects-on-2026-world-cup-and-future-in-football?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/nov/12/lionel-messi-reflects-on-2026-world-cup-and-future-in-football?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_reflects_2026_world_cup_future_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Hints at Possible 2026 World Cup Appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina captain Lionel Messi expressed his desire to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/29/lionel-messi-hints-at-possible-2026-world-cup-appearance?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/29/lionel-messi-hints-at-possible-2026-world-cup-appearance?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_2026_world_cup_appearance_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Consoles Argentina After U20 World Cup Final Loss to Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi praised Argentina’s U20 team after their 2–0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup final, urging them to keep their heads held high. Morocco clinched their first title with Yassir Zabiri’s double. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/22/lionel-messi-consoles-argentina-after-u-20-world-cup-final-loss-to-morocco?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/22/lionel-messi-consoles-argentina-after-u-20-world-cup-final-loss-to-morocco?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:27:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_consoles_argentina_u20_world_cup_final_loss_morocco_goal.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi’s £9.5 Million Ibiza Mansion Faces Demolition Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi’s £9.5 million Ibiza mansion faces partial demolition after investigations revealed unauthorized constructions like outdoor lounges, terraces, and a converted garage. Built without proper permits, the 548-square-meter villa violates Spain’s environmental laws. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/15/lionel-messis-9-5-million-ibiza-mansion-faces-demolition-threat?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/15/lionel-messis-9-5-million-ibiza-mansion-faces-demolition-threat?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:02:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_9_5_million_ibiza_mansion_demolition_threat_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerala Gears Up for Lionel Messi-Led Argentina Match in Kochi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan chaired a review meeting to oversee preparations for Argentina’s November match at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The venue will be upgraded to international standards with strict security, medical, and crowd measures.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/08/kerala-gears-up-for-lionel-messi-led-argentina-match-in-kochi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/oct/08/kerala-gears-up-for-lionel-messi-led-argentina-match-in-kochi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:10:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kerala_gears_up_lionel_messi_argentina_kochi_al_jazeera.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messis Argentina Set to Play Australia in Kerala This November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are likely to face Australia in a FIFA friendly in Kerala between November 10 and 18, 2025. An Argentine FA official will inspect stadiums this week. This marks Messi’s first match in India after 14 years, ahead of his four-city India tour scheduled for December.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/24/lionel-messis-argentina-set-to-play-australia-in-kerala-this-november?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/24/lionel-messis-argentina-set-to-play-australia-in-kerala-this-november?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_australia_kerala_november_bbc.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Scaloni Comments on Messi’s World Cup Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addressed questions about Lionel Messi’s participation in the 2026 World Cup. Speaking ahead of the qualifier against Ecuador, Scaloni confirmed Nicolás Otamendi will captain the team. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/10/lionel-scaloni-comments-on-messis-world-cup-future?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/10/lionel-scaloni-comments-on-messis-world-cup-future?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:46:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_scaloni_messi_world_cup_future_world_soccer_talk.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaloni Hints at Lionel Messis Possible Retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has hinted that Lionel Messi may soon retire, urging fans to enjoy his final matches. Reports suggest the Argentina vs Venezuela clash on September 4 could be Messi’s last home international, as it marks the final South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/03/scaloni-hints-at-lionel-messis-possible-retirement?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/03/scaloni-hints-at-lionel-messis-possible-retirement?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_scaloni_lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_Daily_Jang.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club World Cup Shows Messi Can Still Impact Argentinas 2026 Hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 38, Lionel Messi continues to shine despite reduced pace. In the Club World Cup, he averaged 5.5 meters per carry and 4.5 take-ons per 90 minutes, showing adaptability against top-tier teams.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jul/01/club-world-cup-shows-messi-can-still-impact-argentinas-2026-hopes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jul/01/club-world-cup-shows-messi-can-still-impact-argentinas-2026-hopes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:19:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_inter_miami_Major_League_Soccer.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS Dhonis Daughter Ziva Receives Lionel Messis Signed Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 22 June 2025, a sweet moment stole the internet as MS Dhoni’s daughter, Ziva, was seen wearing a signed Argentina jersey gifted by Lionel Messi. The shirt, autographed quickly went viral.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/23/ms-dhonis-daughter-ziva-receives-lionel-messis-signed-jersey?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/23/ms-dhonis-daughter-ziva-receives-lionel-messis-signed-jersey?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/MS_Dhonis_Daughter_lionel_messi_India_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Boosted by Key Returns Ahead of Colombia Clash in WC Qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to face Colombia in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers with a strengthened squad. Veterans Otamendi, Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, and Nicolas Gonzalez return after suspension.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/10/argentina-boosted-by-key-returns-ahead-of-colombia-clash-in-wc-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/10/argentina-boosted-by-key-returns-ahead-of-colombia-clash-in-wc-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:36:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Returns to Argentina for June 2025 World Cup Qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi rejoins Argentina for two 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile (June 5) and Colombia (June 10). After scoring 5 goals in 3 MLS games, Messi will lead Inter Miami in the Club World Cup starting June 14.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/05/lionel-messi-returns-to-argentina-for-june-2025-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jun/05/lionel-messi-returns-to-argentina-for-june-2025-world-cup-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:02:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_argentina_football_team_Bloomberg_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi led Argentina to play a Friendly Match in India this October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi-led Argentina will visit India in October 2025 for an international friendly, as announced by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, recently secured their 2026 qualification by defeating Brazil 4-1.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/27/lionel-messi-led-argentina-to-play-a-friendly-match-in-india-this-october?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/27/lionel-messi-led-argentina-to-play-a-friendly-match-in-india-this-october?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:25:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_Vietnam_Investment_Review.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here is the Reason Why Neymar Missed Argentina vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neymar was expected to return for Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a year out due to injury. However, the 33-year-old was ruled out after suffering a muscle injury while playing for Santos.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/26/here-is-the-reason-why-neymar-missed-argentina-vs-brazil-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualifier?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/26/here-is-the-reason-why-neymar-missed-argentina-vs-brazil-fifa-world-cup-2026-qualifier?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/neymar_fifa_world_cup_2026_Olympics_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi Ruled Out of World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina star Lionel Messi will miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a low-grade adductor muscle injury. The 37-year-old suffered the injury during Inter Miami 2-1 win over Atlanta United. An MRI confirmed the issue.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/19/lionel-messi-ruled-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers-due-to-injury?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/19/lionel-messi-ruled-out-of-world-cup-qualifiers-due-to-injury?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:27:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_FIFA_World_Cup_qualifiers_Goal_com.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi and Romero Return Boost Argentina Ahead of WC Qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is set to return to Argentina squad after five months, just in time for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay (March 22) and Brazil (March 26). Argentina, leading the table with 25 points, also welcomes defender Cristian Romero, who recovered from a quadriceps injury.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/11/messi-and-romero-return-boost-argentina-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/11/messi-and-romero-return-boost-argentina-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel-messi-cristian-romero-argentina-2026-world-cup-qualifiers-major-league-soccer.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raheem Sterling Reveals Unexpected Choice for Greatest Footballer Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raheem Sterling talks about his top five favourite football players, and surprisingly Messi and Ronaldo were not present in the top two. He named Ronaldinho, the legendary Brazilian player, as his favourite footballer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/25/raheem-sterling-reveals-unexpected-choice-for-greatest-footballer-ever?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/25/raheem-sterling-reveals-unexpected-choice-for-greatest-footballer-ever?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:07:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/argentina_fc_uefa_nations_league_Sportskeeda.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football Star Lionel Messi Connects with Dominicans Through Immersive Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominican fans can now get “The Messi Experience” in their city, Santo Domingo, which becomes the 4th city to host this event. It highlights the career of the 2022 World Cup winner and legendary footballer, Lionel Messi.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/19/football-star-lionel-messi-connects-with-dominicans-through-immersive-event?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/19/football-star-lionel-messi-connects-with-dominicans-through-immersive-event?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_BBC.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina Coach Confident Messi Jerseys Will Overcome Paraguay's Shirt Ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentina coach says that the rival jerseys ban will be overshadowed by Lionel Messi's jerseys in the upcoming South American World Cup 2026 Qualifier. The Paraguayan Football Association imposed this ban before the forthcoming match between Argentina and Paraguay.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/14/argentina-coach-confident-messi-jerseys-will-overcome-paraguays-shirt-ban?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/14/argentina-coach-confident-messi-jerseys-will-overcome-paraguays-shirt-ban?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_South_American_World_Cup_India_Today.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionel Messi May Target 2026 World Cup at 39, Reveals Sergio Aguero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergio Aguero believes Lionel Messi could join the 2026 World Cup at 39 if he wants to. Despite hinting Qatar 2022 would be his last, Messi hasn’t retired from international play, and Argentina’s coach, Scaloni, is keeping the door open.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/08/lionel-messi-may-target-2026-world-cup-at-39-reveals-sergio-aguero?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2024/nov/08/lionel-messi-may-target-2026-world-cup-at-39-reveals-sergio-aguero?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:49:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/lionel_messi_fifa_world_cup_Inter_Miami_News.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truth is that personally I worry and am more afraid about injuries now, reveals Lionel Messi]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of Angel Di Maria and Paulo Dybala’s injury concerns, Lionel Messi has admitted that he is worried about his own fitness, especially with the 2022 World Cup around the corner. The two Argentine forwards have sustained significant blows and could miss the quadrennial tournament.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/15/truth-is-that-personally-i-worry-and-am-more-afraid-about-injuries-now-reveals-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/15/truth-is-that-personally-i-worry-and-am-more-afraid-about-injuries-now-reveals-lionel-messi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 11:02:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Lionel_Messi_PSG_Ligue1_Champions_League_Club_Brugge_21-22_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>