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Lionel Messi is close to finalizing a multi-year contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping him in MLS through at least 2026. The deal aims to secure his presence for the club's new stadium opening and beyond, with negotiations in the final stages. Messi has not publicly addressed his World Cup plans.
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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League season has begun with key matches including Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid, Manchester City vs. Napoli, Newcastle vs. Barcelona, and Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich. The tournament features a new league format with 36 teams, and matches are streaming on Paramount+ and DAZN. Significant club moves and early results set the tone for the season.
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A series of recent fatal accidents include a motorcycle collision in Brazil killing a footballer, a bus crash in Uganda causing dozens of deaths, and a home crash in Nashville after a car driven by an impaired teen. Authorities urge caution amid ongoing investigations.
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Moroccan footballer Hakimi won the 2025 CAF Award, recognizing his success with PSG, including the Champions League victory. He is the first Moroccan to win since 1998 and the first defender since 1973. Other Moroccan players also received awards, and Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup.