Argentina: When Messi compares the 2022 World Cup triumph to the birth of his children
Argentine Championne du Monde 2022Recently speaking about his first World Cup victory in 2022 with Argentina, Lionel Messi described an indescribable sensation.In a recent interview, Lionel Messi admi...
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LIVE: COACH ALLEGRI'S PRESS CONFERENCE
Parma at the Tardini before the international break, an important match and a crucial test after the notable victory over Roma. It's the day before Parma v AC Milan, in matchday 11 of Serie A, schedul...
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Angelo Stiller coy on Germany omission
When Germany announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, Angelo Stiller’s name wasn't on the list.After Stuttgart’s 2-0 Europa League win over Feyenoord on Thursday ni...
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![](/<figure><img alt="Argentina: When Messi compares the 2022 World Cup triumph to the birth of his children" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/918ba03bd8b807eb6f6ce30355d5e949" data-uuid="9e472218-49a7-3ad9-bb86-8bae04a13cef"><figcaption>Argentina: When Messi compares the 2022 World Cup triumph to the birth of his children</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/918ba03bd8b807eb6f6ce30355d5e949" width="1200" data-uuid="9e472218-49a7-3ad9-bb86-8bae04a13cef"><p>Argentine Championne du Monde 2022</p><p><strong>Recently speaking about his first World Cup victory in 2022 with Argentina, Lionel Messi described an indescribable sensation.</strong></p><p>In a recent interview, Lionel Messi admitted he experienced a powerful emotion when Argentina claimed the <a href="https://foot-africa.com/en/news/lionel-messi-set-to-arrive-in-the-champions-league-ahead-of-the-2026-world-cup-949409/">2022 World Cup</a> title in Qatar. To illustrate just how special that moment was, the Inter Miami star compared the joy to the birth of his children.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="pt">O maior momento da carreira de Lionel Messi. <a href="https://t.co/053JhqXdks">pic.twitter.com/053JhqXdks</a></p>— Curiosidades Europa (@CuriosidadesEU) <a href="https://twitter.com/CuriosidadesEU/status/1986517826790707657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote><p><em>"Even though it’s not the same, when I won the World Cup as a professional, I felt the same thing as when my children were born. It’s a feeling that’s hard to explain, so special and intense that I can’t find the words to describe it,"</em> Messi said at the America Business Forum.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="LIVE: COACH ALLEGRI"S PRESS CONFERENCE" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/ac_milan_articles_993/5bdc7991c767fe92a29d3358832a033a" data-uuid="5aec8513-f425-3e6d-b531-3580a69cf055"><figcaption>LIVE: COACH ALLEGRI'S PRESS CONFERENCE</figcaption></figure><p>Parma at the Tardini before the international break, an important match and a crucial test after the notable victory over Roma. It's the day before <strong>Parma v AC Milan</strong>, in <a href="https://www.acmilan.com/en/season/2025/schedule/serie-a">matchday 11 of Serie A</a>, scheduled for Saturday 8 November at 20:45 CET. At Milanello, before the Rossoneri set off, it's time for <a href="https://www.acmilan.com/en/teams/men-first-team/coach">Coach Allegri's</a><strong>press conference</strong>. His comments will be broadcast<strong> live at 11:30 CET on</strong> the <a href="https://www.acmilan.com/it/fan/app-ufficiale"><strong>AC Milan Official App</strong></a><strong> and Milan TV</strong>.</p><p><em>The</em><em><strong></strong></em><a href="https://store.acmilan.com/en/collections/milan-match-kit" target="_blank"><em><strong>AC Milan PUMA Kits</strong></em></a><em> for 2025/26 are available: buy them now!</em></p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/c0847f0641069d428373b87852d5ec22" data-uuid="cfb85e85-1012-3d48-9c49-1535ce3a07ba"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none"><a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/barcelona-la-liga/104892/barcelona-confirm-camp-nou-return-in-november-for-open-training-session">Barcelona players, staff and fans were finally back at the Camp Nou on Friday</a> as the club held an open training session that will also serve as a test event.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">It’s been a long wait to return home but the Camp Nou certainly looked in great shape as 23,000 fans arrived to watch their heroes put through their paces on the pitch by Hansi Flick and Co.</p><figure><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not a bad view, right? <a href="https://t.co/uTpLDhaxy9">pic.twitter.com/uTpLDhaxy9</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1986725302001619136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote></div></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">And here’s the moment the players came out on the pitch for the first time in a very long while.</p><figure><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Goosebumps. <a href="https://t.co/CZsXYLhFld">pic.twitter.com/CZsXYLhFld</a></p>— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/1986738879114645767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote></div></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">There was more good news on the pitch as Joan Garcia was spotted training with the first team as he closes in on a return to action after undergoing knee surgery.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Sporting director Deco was also in attendance and was thrilled to see players and fans back at the Camp Nou.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">It’s a very special day for everyone, players and fans alike. The president is very excited after everything he’s doing for the club,“ he said. “The people have supported us a lot in Montjuïc, but the Camp Nou is incomparable.”</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Barcelona are now hoping to hold their first match back at the renovated Camp Nou after the international break when Athletic Club arrive in Catalunya for their La Liga clash on November 22nd.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Angelo Stiller coy on Germany omission" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/bulinews_articles_290/cb21337c6146c72406bf007d1c1f8c17" data-uuid="6e99798d-f4ac-34a3-973f-5ab2a322dc3e"><figcaption>Angelo Stiller coy on Germany omission</figcaption></figure><p>When Germany announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, Angelo Stiller’s name wasn't on the list.</p><p>After Stuttgart’s 2-0 Europa League win over Feyenoord on Thursday night, Stiller was asked about his omission, but didn't want to say much.</p><p>“We discussed it internally. That has to be enough,” Stiller told RTL.</p><p>When pressed further, the 24-year-old simply said: “No comment.”</p><p>Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß admitted he was surprised by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to leave Stiller out.</p><p>“I didn’t expect that,” Hoeneß said. </p><p>“Still, that’s the situation now, and we will, of course, stick to not questioning it.”</p><p>Only Jamie Leweling and Alexander Nübel were called up from the Stuttgart squad, while Maximilian Mittelstädt and Deniz Undav were left out alongside Stiller.</p><p>“We want to give sporting answers now and be successful together. And then, I’m sure, that path will lead them back,” Hoeneß added.</p>)