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Scaloni: Messi 'doing well,' set for minutes in World Cup warmups Scaloni: Messi 'doing well,' set for minutes in World Cup warmups

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi is improving from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring and could play some minutes in the warmups before his team's World Cup debut on June 16.

FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban after backlash FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban after backlash

FIFA has reversed its decision to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, following fierce backlash.

Real Madrid candidate Riquelme pledges to pursue Klopp if elected Real Madrid candidate Riquelme pledges to pursue Klopp if elected

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said in a statement that his chosen sporting director will reach out to Jürgen Klopp to offer him the coaching position if he's elected on Sunday.

Barcelona acting president: Atlético Madrid troll posts 'were of extremely bad taste' Barcelona acting president: Atlético Madrid troll posts 'were of extremely bad taste'

Barcelona's acting president Rafa Yuste has criticised Atlético Madrid for the social media posts which poked fun at the Spanish champions for their interest in Julián Álvarez.

Sarina Wiegman: 'Hard to see' Spain's demolition of England Sarina Wiegman: 'Hard to see' Spain's demolition of England

England coach Sarina Wiegman said it was "hard to see" the Lionesses taken apart by Spain on Friday as they lost 4-0 in Mallorca to leave them facing the prospect of the playoffs to qualify for next year's World Cup.

Kirkland: Riquelme wants Jurgen Klopp as Real Madrid manager Kirkland: Riquelme wants Jurgen Klopp as Real Madrid manager

Alex Kirkland explains the chances of Enrique Riquelme delivering Jurgen Klopp as manager to Real Madrid if he wins the presidential election.