
Argentina to Pause All Football Matches for a Minute in Tribute to Lionel Messi
Argentina will stop play for a minute at the 10‑minute mark of each game to honor Lionel Messi after the star’s decision to retire from the national team.
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Argentina will stop play for a minute at the 10‑minute mark of each game to honor Lionel Messi after the star’s decision to retire from the national team.

Andrew Giuliani’s public endorsement of Gianni Infantino highlights a high‑stakes battle over the future of world football governance, with revenue successes and political alliances shaping the contest.

Jorge Messi, who guided his son Lionel’s early career and remained a constant presence in the star’s life, passed away in Rosario after a long illness. His death prompted condolences from Barcelona, Real Madrid and the Argentine FA, and a nationwide tribute.

The future of Gianni Infantino’s presidency at FIFA has become entangled in a geopolitical tug‑of‑war that is reshaping the landscape of world football.