ARGENTINA

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Real Madrid's 150 million euros bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez rejected

Real Madrid's search for a marquee signing has suffered an early setback after Atletico Madrid rejected a 150 million euros offer for Argentina forward Julian Alvarez.

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Holders Argentina cruise past Honduras in comfortable World Cup warm-up victory

Argentina continued their preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win over Honduras in Texas on Saturday, underlining their depth even without captain Lionel Messi on the pitch.

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Luis Suarez left out as Marcelo Bielsa names Uruguay World Cup squad

Luis Suarez has been omitted from Uruguay's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa opting for a younger, high-energy group despite leaving out one of the country's greatest-ever players.

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Lionel Scaloni includes 'fit' Lionel Messi in Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad

Lionel Messi is set to make history after being named in Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, giving the legendary forward the chance to appear at a sixth finals tournament.

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Argentina name provisional 2026 FIFA World Cup squad

Argentina have named a provisional 55-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA Friendlies wrap - Morocco beat Paraguay as Zambia are undone by Argentina

Morocco record impressive win over Paraguay, Ivory Coast beat Scotland and Zambia are undone by Argentina, in international friendly matches on Tuesday.

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