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  Lionel Messi Becomes Owner of CD Eldense, Expanding His Football Ownership Lionel Messi has officially become the new owner of Spanish football club CD Eldense , marking another major step in the Argentine star’s growing involvement in football away from the pitch. CD Eldense announced on October 1 that the club had been acquired by Messi. The Spanish side, based in Elda in the Alicante region, said the change begins a new chapter in its more than 100-year history. The club was founded in 1921 and currently competes in Spain’s second division, LaLiga Hypermotion. The acquisition makes Eldense the second Spanish club connected to Messi’s ownership portfolio this year. In April, Messi completed the purchase of UE Cornellà , a club competing in the lower levels of Spanish football. A New Chapter for Eldense According to Eldense , Messi’s arrival is part of a long-term project focused on the club’s sporting, institutional and social development. The club said it wants to stren...

  Argentina 4–0 Bolivia: Albiceleste Start Post-World Cup Friendly Series With Convincing Win Argentina returned to international action after the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4–0 victory over Bolivia in a friendly at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba on September 30, 2026. � Live Soccer TV +1 Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring in the 19th minute after an assist from Alexis Mac Allister. Nicolás Paz then doubled Argentina's advantage in the 29th minute, with Exequiel Palacios providing the assist. Argentina continued to control the match after halftime. Cristian Romero made it 3–0 in the 54th minute, heading home after a Nicolás Paz assist. José López completed the scoring in the 86th minute to give Argentina a four-goal margin. � Live Soccer TV The match was Argentina's first of three home friendlies during the international window following the World Cup. The team is scheduled to face Burkina Faso and Benin in its other fixtures. � AFA Official Site The result also ...

 Ben Rice Powers Yankees Past Red Sox With Historic Playoff Performance Ben Rice delivered one of the biggest offensive performances of the 2026 MLB postseason on Tuesday, September 29, helping the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series. Rice went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double and six RBIs. His biggest moment came in the eighth inning, when he launched a grand slam to center field to put the game out of reach. � Reuters +1 The performance was especially notable because the Yankees entered the series without Aaron Judge, who was left off the Wild Card roster because of a strained right calf. Rice stepped into the spotlight and provided much of New York's offensive production. � AP News Rice also drove in a run with a bases-loaded single earlier in the game. His six RBIs tied the Yankees' postseason record for RBIs in a single game, joining a group that includes Bobby Richardson, Bernie Williams, Hideki Matsui and...

 Trump’s $500 ACA Refund Checks Begin Going Out to Nearly 1 Million Americans The Trump administration is beginning to send $500 Affordable Care Act refund checks to more than 950,000 Americans, according to administration officials. The payments are part of a program announced by President Donald Trump earlier this month involving ACA coverage purchased through the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. The administration says eligible recipients were charged higher premiums partly because insurers paid user fees to operate the federal ACA exchange. The White House argues that some of those fees exceeded the amount needed to operate the exchange and that the excess should be returned to consumers. Who can receive the $500 refund? The refunds are intended for certain people who purchased ACA marketplace coverage without receiving premium assistance. The program covers 30 states that use the federal exchange rather than their own state-based marketplace. The 30 states are Alabama...

 Red Sox vs. Yankees: A Rivalry That Always Brings the Drama The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to meet in another chapter of one of Major League Baseball’s most recognized rivalries. Whenever these two teams share the field, the game carries extra attention from fans across baseball. The rivalry has produced countless memorable moments, from dramatic home runs and dominant pitching performances to late-game comebacks. Both clubs have also built long histories around star players, championship runs, and passionate fan bases. For the Red Sox, success against New York often depends on strong pitching, timely hitting, and the ability to take advantage of opportunities with runners on base. The Yankees will look to create pressure through their power hitters while relying on their pitching staff to limit Boston’s scoring chances. The matchup can change quickly. A strong start from a pitcher can keep the game close early, while one big swing can completely alter the scor...

  2026 WNBA Playoffs: Championship Race Heats Up The 2026 WNBA Playoffs are underway, with eight teams battling through the postseason for a chance to win the league championship. The playoff field includes the Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics. The first round began on September 27 and features best-of-three series. First-Round Matchups The Minnesota Lynx entered the postseason as the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season 33-11. They face the No. 8 New York Liberty in a matchup that brings together two teams with recent championship history. The No. 2 Golden State Valkyries face the No. 7 Dallas Wings. Golden State finished the regular season 32-12 and enters the playoffs with the league's top-ranked defense. Dallas finished 27-17 after producing the largest single-season improvement in WNBA history. The defending champion Las Vegas Aces are the No. 3 seed and f...

 Rams 26, Broncos 30: Denver Rallies to Win Sunday Night Thriller The Denver Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Rams 30–26 on Sunday night, September 27, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Week 3 matchup was part of the Sunday Night Football schedule. � NFL +1 The Rams controlled the game early and entered halftime with a 16–0 lead. Denver then produced a major second-half comeback, scoring 16 points in the third quarter and another 14 in the fourth to finish with 30 points. Los Angeles scored 10 points in the final quarter but could not regain the lead. � NFL Matthew Stafford had a strong passing performance for Los Angeles, throwing for 403 yards and two touchdowns. Davante Adams also made a major contribution with 137 receiving yards. � NFL Denver's comeback moved the Broncos to 2–1, while the Rams dropped to 1–2 after three regular-season games. � NFL +1 The result gives Denver an important early-season win, while Los Angeles will now turn its attention to a Wee...

  Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé Excluded: Name a Player Who Played for Barcelona and PSG Can you name a footballer who has played for both FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ? With Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé excluded, the challenge becomes even more interesting. Several notable players have represented both clubs during their careers. One obvious answer is Neymar Jr . The Brazilian superstar joined Barcelona in 2013 and became part of the famous attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. He helped Barcelona win major trophies before making a record-breaking move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Neymar became one of PSG's key players and played alongside several world-class stars in Paris. Other players who have represented both Barcelona and PSG include Zlatan Ibrahimović , Dani Alves , Maxwell , and Rafinha . So, excluding Messi and Dembélé, can you name another player who played for both Barcelona and PSG? Drop your answer in the comments an...

  England vs Spain: Two European Giants Meet at Wembley in Nations League Opener England and Spain meet at Wembley Stadium in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League Group A3 clash on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The match brings together England and the reigning world and European champions Spain in one of the headline fixtures of the opening round. For England, the game marks the team's first competitive match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side finished third at the tournament after beating France 6–4 in the bronze-medal match. Spain arrive at Wembley after a remarkable run of form. Luis de la Fuente's team won the 2026 World Cup and also hold the European Championship title, making this a major early test for England. England Facing Squad Problems England have had several injury-related withdrawals ahead of the match. Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento were among the players unavailable, with Morgan Gibbs...

  Australia 1-1 Brazil: Irankunda’s Stunner Denied by Late Rayan Equaliser in Townsville Thriller Australia and Brazil played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a dramatic international clash in Townsville, with both teams having moments of brilliance. The match looked to be heading Australia's way after Nestory Irankunda produced a spectacular finish to put the hosts in front. His strike gave Australia the lead and sent the home crowd into celebration. Brazil refused to give up and continued searching for an equaliser as the game entered its final stages. Their pressure eventually paid off when Rayan found the back of the net late in the match to make it 1-1. The late goal changed the mood inside the stadium and ensured Brazil avoided defeat after falling behind. Australia had chances to protect their advantage, while Brazil showed patience and persistence to find a way back into the contest. The final whistle confirmed a share of the points after an exciting battle in Townsvil...

  South Korea Defeat Ecuador 3-0 as Son Heung-min Scores in Robert Moreno’s Debut South Korea made a strong start under interim head coach Robert Moreno, defeating Ecuador 3-0 in an international friendly on Thursday, September 24, at Suwon World Cup Stadium. After a goalless first half, South Korea found another level after the break. Oh Hyeon-gyu opened the scoring in the 54th minute before captain Son Heung-min doubled the advantage just four minutes later. Lee Dong-gyeong completed the scoring in the 86th minute, giving South Korea a convincing three-goal victory. The match was particularly significant for Moreno, who was taking charge of South Korea for the first time. The Spanish coach has been appointed on an interim basis following Hong Myung-bo's departure after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For Son Heung-min, the goal was another important moment in his international career . His strike was his 57th goal for South Korea, moving him within one goal of Cha Bum-kun's na...

  Messi’s No. 10 Jersey: More Than Just a Number For football fans around the world, the number 10 is more than a number when it is worn by Lionel Messi. The famous No. 10 jersey has become closely associated with Messi’s extraordinary career, unforgettable goals, magical dribbles and countless emotional moments on the football pitch. Whenever Messi puts on that shirt, millions of fans know they are about to watch something special. From his early years at Barcelona to his time with Argentina, the No. 10 has followed Messi through some of the most important chapters of his career. There have been moments of incredible joy. There have also been moments of heartbreak. Messi has experienced victories, defeats, criticism, pressure and redemption while wearing that famous shirt. For Argentina, the No. 10 carries an even deeper emotional meaning. The shirt has a long history, and Messi became one of the players most strongly connected with it. His journey with Argentina included pain...

  Jaxson Dart Injury Update: Giants QB Suffers Knee Injury Against Rams New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury during Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, forcing him to leave the contest early. Dart was injured during the Giants’ opening possession in the first quarter. While attempting a pass on third-and-8, Rams linebacker Byron Young hit him from the side, sending Dart into teammate Josaiah Stewart. Dart landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his knee. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was clearly limping. Dart was initially listed as questionable to return, but the Giants later ruled him out for the remainder of the game. He finished the night 3-of-5 passing for 20 yards before leaving. Veteran quarterback Jameis Winston took over for New York. The initial examination reportedly indicated that Dart may have suffered an MCL sprain . His X-rays were negative, which provided some positive news, but an MRI was...

  🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente Stays With Spain Until 2032 Luis de la Fuente will remain in charge of the Spanish national team until 2032 after the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) approved a six-year contract extension on September 21, 2026. The decision comes after an extraordinary run of success under the 65-year-old coach. Since taking charge of Spain, de la Fuente has guided the team to the UEFA Nations League title, UEFA EURO 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain's latest achievement came on July 19, when they won their second World Cup after defeating Argentina in the final in New Jersey. The victory added another major international trophy to de la Fuente's record. The new agreement will see de la Fuente lead Spain through the 2028 European Championship, the 2030 World Cup and EURO 2032. Spain will also begin a new UEFA Nations League campaign this month, starting against England at Wembley on September 26. With de la Fuente staying in the dugout, Spain now ...

  Lionel Messi Scores His 75th Free-Kick Goal: JUST 3 MORE FOR LEO! 🐐🇦🇷 Lionel Messi has done it again. The Argentine superstar scored his 75th career direct free-kick goal as Inter Miami drew 2–2 with San Diego FC, moving him closer to the all-time record for free-kick goals. Messi produced another trademark set-piece in the 24th minute. From outside the penalty area, he curled a left-footed free kick toward the far corner, with the ball hitting the post before crossing the line. The goal was also Messi's 20th MLS goal of the 2026 season and his 101st goal for Inter Miami . His career total has now reached 930 goals across club and international football, according to reports following the match. JUST 3 MORE FOR LEO! 🔥 Messi's 75th free-kick goal leaves him just three goals behind Brazilian legend Marcelinho Carioca , who is credited with 78 direct free-kick goals. The current list includes: Marcelinho Carioca — 78 Lionel Messi — 75 Jair Rosa Pinto — 74 Ro...

  Colts vs. Chiefs: A Matchup to Watch The Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs are set for an intriguing NFL matchup, bringing together two teams with plenty of talent and plenty to prove. Kansas City enters the game with the spotlight once again on its offense. The Chiefs have built a reputation around their ability to create big plays, control important moments and stay competitive when games come down to the final possessions. Indianapolis will look to answer with its own offensive attack while relying on its defense to limit Kansas City's opportunities. The Colts' ability to protect the football, establish a consistent running game and make key defensive stops could play a major role in the matchup. Key Battle: Offense vs. Defense One of the biggest storylines will be how the Colts handle the Chiefs' passing attack. Kansas City can put pressure on a defense with quick throws, creative formations and explosive plays. For Indianapolis, maintaining possession ...

  Lionel Messi’s Potential Argentina Farewell Match Ticket Prices Soar to 480,000 Pesos Interest is soaring around Lionel Messi’s potential farewell match for Argentina, with fans eager for what could be one of the final opportunities to watch the legendary forward represent his country. Ticket prices for the highly anticipated match have reportedly climbed as high as 480,000 Argentine pesos , reflecting the enormous demand surrounding Messi’s possible final appearance in an Argentina shirt. For many supporters, the price is worth paying for the chance to see Messi on the international stage one more time. His career with Argentina has included major achievements and unforgettable moments, making any potential farewell a highly emotional occasion for fans. As excitement continues to build, supporters are rushing to secure tickets despite the steep prices. The possibility of seeing Messi play his final match for Argentina has turned the event into one of the most talked-abou...

ANOTHER HAT-TRICK FOR RAPHINHA!  Raphinha has once again delivered a standout attacking performance, finding the net three times to complete another hat-trick. The Brazilian winger was a constant threat in the final third, using his pace, movement and finishing ability to create problems for the opposition. His three goals underline his importance as one of the team's key attacking players. A hat-trick is always a special achievement, and doing it again adds another memorable chapter to Raphinha's growing list of performances. His confidence in front of goal continues to make him a dangerous player whenever he gets space around the penalty area. For supporters, another three-goal performance from Raphinha is a reminder of the attacking quality he can produce on his best days. Another hat-trick. Another big performance. Raphinha is on fire! 🔥⚽🇧🇷 #Raphinha #Barcelona #FCBarcelona #Football #LaLiga #Brazil #HatTrick

  Houston vs. Texas Tech: Red Raiders Hold On for 28–26 Win No. 13 Texas Tech defeated No. 22 Houston 28–26 on Friday night in Lubbock, Texas, in a dramatic Big 12 opener that came down to the final play. Houston came out fast, building a 10–0 lead early in the game. The Cougars continued to battle throughout the first half and went into halftime with a 17–14 advantage. Texas Tech responded after the break. Running back J’Koby Williams gave the Red Raiders the lead with a 29-yard touchdown run, while Cameron Dickey later added a 1-yard touchdown run to make it 28–20. Houston refused to go away. Quarterback Conner Weigman completed 27 of 38 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns . His 10-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Overmyer with 49 seconds remaining gave the Cougars a chance to tie the game. Houston attempted a two-point conversion to tie the score, but Weigman was stopped just short of the goal line. Texas Tech survived with a 28–26 victory. Texas Tech quarterback ...

  AI Should Serve People, Society, and Nature Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful part of everyday life. It can help people work faster, learn new skills, solve difficult problems, improve healthcare, support businesses, and find new ways to protect the environment. But AI itself is neither good nor bad. Its impact depends largely on how people develop and use it. AI should be used in ways that benefit people, society, and nature. When used responsibly, it can help address real-world problems and make useful information and services more accessible. Scientists can use AI to study climate patterns, researchers can analyze large amounts of data, and organizations can use intelligent systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste. At the same time, misuse of AI can create serious problems. It can be used to spread false information, create deceptive content, invade privacy, enable fraud, or cause harm to individuals and communities. The faster AI develops, the more imp...