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Lionel Messi made his international debut in August 2005, coming on in Budapest as an 18-year-old for a friendly against Hungary. Twenty-one years and more than 200 appearances later, he said goodbye to the national team as a world champion and Argentina's record-holder. So what did the football legend's international career look like in numbers? 208 - Appearances Messi made for the national team, the most in Argentina's history. Javier Mascherano is second with 147 caps. 126 - Goals he scored

Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence this Tuesday via an extensive statement, explaining exactly what transpired during Portugal's training camp and the reasons that led him to leave the Portuguese delegation in Copenhagen. The captain confirmed the meetings held, the conversations with Jorge Jesus, and the fact that he's not retiring from international football. In the statement released this Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo begins by noting that after the 2026 World Cup, he wrote "a letter to the Po

The NBA legend put more than 6000 miles on the car during his ownership, much of it driving to and from Chicago Bulls games. This week, Pharrell Williams-founded auction establishment Joopiter offered a pair of lots steeped in Michael Jordan lore that closed this week: the “Last Dance” jersey he wore in the 1998 NBA finals, and—more interestingly for Road & Trackreaders—the 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello he purchased new and owned until 2002. On September 30, the car blitzed past Joopiter’s estimat

Kid Cudi has asked a California federal judge to dismiss music superstar M.I.A.’s $2.8 million lawsuit stemming from her removal from his Rebel Ragers Tour after a Dallas concert. Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, filed an anti-SLAPP motion arguing that the First Amendment protects his decision about the performers appearing on his tour. Kid Cudi has removed M.I.A. from his tour after she opened for him in Dallas and went on a rant about “illegals” and “being canceled for being a Republ

Manchester City are expected to press ahead ⁠with an appeal against findings that they breached Premier League financial rules by today's deadline, ‌opening a fresh chapter in a case that has already ‌become one of the most significant in English ‌football. The club has consistently denied wrongdoing, and indicated they ‌will challenge an independent commission's findings that they ‌used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 mil

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been returned to solitary confinement at New Jersey’s FCI Fort Dix where he is serving his sentence. Combs, 56, was moved to the Special Housing Unit at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, TMZ reported Wednesday. The move follows an NBC News report detailing allegations about his treatment behind bars. Diddy is reportedly being sent back to solitary confinement after an NBC News report detailed his alleged VIP treatment behind bars. According to the report, he paid fellow inmat

US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting of top technology bosses on Tuesday for what he called "an extraordinary gathering" of the minds that are "building America's Golden Age". The guest list included leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, SpaceX, Meta and Google - all key figures in the US AI industry. The meeting came as some tech executives and experts have called for tighter oversight of AI, citing concerns about the potential risks it poses to humanity. Here are three key takeaways

One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, according to the BBC. The suspect called the police at 00:45 BST, almost an hour before a female farmer also dialled 999 after seeing men in balaclavas. The five were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and later terrorism offences after three vans were spotted, sparking a major security incident around the Gloucestershire base which the US military operates. They were released on

R&B sensation SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, is officially part of New Jersey history. The R&B singer-songwriter who gave music hit songs such “Snooze” and “I Hate U” joined the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 on Sept. 24. She was inducted in the Performing Arts & Entertainment category. The 18th annual ceremony took place at the Dream Live Performing Arts Center at American Dream in East Rutherford. Danny DeVito hosted the celebration. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SZ

Colin Kaepernick can officially add another accomplishment to his résumé. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Sellers list. The book landed atop the hardcover nonfiction rankings following its Sept. 15 release. Kaepernick celebrated the news on social media shortly after the ranking was announced. “#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER,” Kaepernick wrote. He also thanked readers who purchased the memoir and attended

Munich has been chosen as Germany's city to bid to host the ⁠Summer Olympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044, the German Olympic Committee (DOSB) voted on Saturday, as the country launched its ‌latest attempt to land the world's biggest multi-sport event for the first time since ‌1972. Munich, the last German Summer Games host 54 years ago, ‌was one of three original candidate cities for the vote, along ‌with Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr and Berlin, but the capital pulled the plug ‌two days before the vote fo

Jamie Foxx is opening up about becoming a dad again at 58. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Kimmel mentioned that he has become a dad again. “I got a baby on the way … still got it,” Foxx shared. “About to be back in the drop-off line,” adding, “I wasn’t on the fence about it, but being 58 … you know what I’m saying?” He is the father of daughter Corinne with ex Connie Kline, and daughter Anelise with ex Kristin Grannis. During the interview, Foxx said that a conversation with Al

Lionel Richie has been hospitalized once again to address ongoing cardiac concerns, resulting in the cancellation of several upcoming performances.  Sources familiar with the situation confirmed Tuesday that the “All Night Long” singer is currently receiving treatment for atrial fibrillation, a condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm.  Medical professionals are reportedly treating the 77-year-old performer with an AFib ablation. This minimally invasive procedure is

Simone Biles has become the latest high-profile athlete targeted in a brazen home invasion in Chicago. In a TikTok video, Biles said that three masked men broke into her Chicago residence and stole her Porsche GTS. The Olympic icon detailed the shocking break-in on social media while out shopping for a replacement vehicle. “I feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and stole my Porsche,” she said in the middle of a “get rea

Lisa Leslie made history on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena as the venue unveiled a monument honoring her. The 750-pound bronze sculpture, sculpted by Julie Rotblatt Amrany and Omri Amrany, captures Leslie throwing down the WNBA’s first-ever in-game dunk during her 2002 championship season. Dubbed “The First Lady,” the two-time WNBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist becomes the 16th sports icon—and the first female athlete—immortalized in bronze outside downtown Los Angeles’ stor

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to review the governing body's decision-making processes has failed to ease concerns among several member associations, with football officials ⁠in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Wales saying the reforms do not address deeper leadership issues. In Monday's letter seen by Reuters, Infantino wrote to FIFA’s 211 member associations proposing an independent review of FIFA’s ‌decision-making processes, as well as consultations on governance reforms, f

On Monday evening (Sept. 21), fans, celebrities, and friends alike gushed over model and content creator Daphne Joy’s latest Instagram post, which featured her posing nude in bed, barely covered by a blanket. Joy shared two photos of herself lounging on a king-size bed while covered by bedding. In the first image, Joy appeared to be asleep while lying face down. A blanket and pillow covered her chest and lower body. In the second photo, she remained in the same position while looking toward the

A Mississippi grand jury has declined to indict anyone in connection with the death of Nolan Wells, according to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. The 23-member grand jury unanimously returned a no true bill Monday after reviewing evidence from the investigation. The decision means no criminal charges will be filed based on the evidence presented. The grand jury reviewed phone forensic reports, GPS data, security footage and 132 subpoenas. Prosecutors also presented testimony from

Shaquille O’Neal has officially entered the ranks of federal law enforcement after being named an honorary special agent by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The Hall of Fame center received the distinction during the graduation ceremony for the FBI National Academy’s Session 299 on Sept. 17. FBI Director Kash Patel presented the honor to O’Neal in front of 265 law enforcement professionals from across the nation. The graduation took place at the academy’s historic campus in Quantico, where

50 Cent is adding casino gaming to his growing business portfolio with a new game called “50 Cent’s Head Crack.” The hip-hop mogul announced the three-dice game Thursday, Sept. 17, through an Instagram post promoting its upcoming debut. “50 Cent’s Head Crack” will receive its first public showcase Sept. 29 at the G2E Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Promotional footage shows several people gathered around a craps table as

Decades after dropping a hip-hop classic, Pusha T and Pharrell Williams are channeling their unmatched Virginia synergy into a whole new hustle. The legendary pair officially launched Grindin Coffee in New York City. For the launch, they teamed up with historic Italian roaster Lavazza for a high-end lifestyle play, Vibe reports. Fusing street culture, custom blends, and studio-honed precision, the launch proves their iconic drive hits just as hard in a cup as it does on a beat.  “Pusha and I h

Tone Capone, the Bay Area producer who helped shape the sound of West Coast hip-hop, has died. He was 59. Capone, born Anthony Douglas Gilmour, died Saturday, according to reports shared by family members. His cause of death has not been disclosed. His passing closes the chapter on a career deeply connected to Bay Area rap. Capone’s production helped define the region’s mobb music sound. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BayAreaHipHop41510 (@bayareahiphop41510) His signature

Drake is approaching a milestone age this October, and the Canadian superstar has revealed that he only wants one specific gift for his 40th birthday: a professional roast from comedic icon Jim Carrey.  The “Hotline Bling” artist shared his wish on Sunday after viewing a viral video of Carrey roasting comedian Jeff Ross for Ross’s 61st birthday. In the clip, Carrey playfully attacked Ross, joking that the comedian was such an “ugly baby” that his mother was forced to sign a non-disclosure agree

A federal jury acquitted hip-hop star Durk Banks, known professionally as Lil Durk, on all five charges tied to a Los Angeles murder-for-hire case. The jury returned its verdict after three days of deliberations. Banks, however, has not been released from federal custody following the acquittal. Prosecutors accused Banks of orchestrating a 2022 shooting targeting rapper Quando Rondo. The attack instead killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, near the Beverly Center. The government alleged t