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Lionel Messi is rewriting history in real time at the two thousand twenty six World Cup. At thirty eight years old, the man who was an unused substitute when Germany knocked Argentina out back in two thousand six is now closing in on an all-time World Cup scoring record, cementing a journey that spans two decades and defies every law of athletic aging.
And speaking of the world stage, Portugal opened their World Cup campaign Wednesday in Houston against DR Congo, a nation returning to this tournament after a fifty two year absence. Roberto Martínez's side entered as heavy favorites in Group K, and the world watched to see whether a post-Ronaldo Portugal can carry the weight of expectation when it matters most.
Meanwhile, back in the NBA, the New York Knicks are celebrating their championship with a parade through Lower Manhattan Thursday, but Golden State isn't waiting around to feel good about next season. The Warriors are reportedly targeting a twenty two time All-Star who has spent the last eight seasons with the Lakers, a four time Finals MVP valued at one hundred one million dollars. The Bay wants to get loud again.
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