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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.

March 19, 2026

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Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final

Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.

March 19, 2026

Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.

March 19, 2026

Director plans to put Val Kilmer back on screen thanks to AI
Director plans to put Val Kilmer back on screen thanks to AI

The late American film star Val Kilmer could soon be "acting" on the big screen again after allowing a director to use AI tools to produce his likeness for an upcoming film, media reports said Wednesday.

March 19, 2026

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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals

Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round.

March 18, 2026

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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash
Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash

Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Atalanta 4-1 at home in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, winning 10-2 on aggregate to book a quarter-final date with Real Madrid.

March 18, 2026