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Senior Writer, The Athletic | The Athletic FC | CBS Sports Golazo Correspondent 📺 | IG: felipe_cardenas_sccr | @theathletic.bsky.social | @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tyler Adams interview: - On the USMNT teenagers: "I won't baby anyone." - On Pochettino: “He cares about you on a deeper level." - On Balogun - Belgium: “Still to this day, a very strange situation overall." www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
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Tyler Adams interview: Revisiting the Belgium debacle, his message to USMNT newcomers (Gift Article)
The veteran U.S. midfielder shares why the 2026 World Cup ouster was particularly tough to take, while gazing forward with a fresh group
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨THURSDAY POD!🚨 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social & @jacklang.bsky.social are international breaking 🗺️ 😍 England v Spain ̶W̶C̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶a̶l̶ ̶r̶e̶m̶a̶t̶c̶h̶ 😎 Xavi, Klopp, Zidane and more! 🇺🇸 @felipecardenas.bsky.social on USA's new prodigy www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcsY...
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Do England have it in them to beat Spain at Wembley?
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
After a 15-year international career, James Rodriguez announced his retirement from Colombia duty on Tuesday. Is he Colombia’s greatest-ever player? He has an argument. And I have opinion. www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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James Rodriguez, 35, retires from international duty: Is he Colombia’s greatest player? (Gift Article)
It comes days after the 35-year-old joined Colombian side Atletico Nacional, the 14th club of his career and sixth since 2023.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thomas Tuchel reveals Azteca grass ingestion regret www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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England’s Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass after World Cup win vs. Mexico (Gift Article)
The head coach said he wanted to "keep something from this (victory) in my body forever" in a new feature by the Football Association.
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In the era of content clipping, AI doom and diminishing attention spans, MLS should embrace its reality and celebrate its viral moments www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
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The Verdict: As viral moments continue, MLS needs to embrace its attention-grabbing quirks
In the ongoing battle for a slice of America’s crowded sports marketplace, MLS has plenty in its arsenal to carve out a dedicated place
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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
'He overheard one officer tell an ICE agent to use a specific airport exit to avoid being seen by a local news crew that was on site' 'he sat shackled to a chair the first 24 hours he was there and spent nearly three days without eating' "The conditions these individuals are in are horrendous."
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I spoke to Matías Pourrain, an Argentine semi-pro soccer player in Miami, who was arrested by ICE in August and detained for over 20 days. "If it hadn’t been for soccer, maybe I wouldn’t have even gotten out, no one would’ve known about my story." www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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‘It was torture’: A Miami-based Argentine soccer player’s harrowing ICE detainment story (Gift Article)
Matias Pourrain was supposed to be on his way to his league's national semifinals. He would go 26 days before seeing his teammates again
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨MONDAY POD!🚨 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, Tim Spiers & @felipecardenas.bsky.social got together on Sunday night to discuss: 🤩Fabulous Fernandes 💪If Chelsea can challenge Arsenal 😭Same old Spurs? 🤔Is there a Van Dijk problem? youtube.com/live/K8jxxlb...
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Fernandes on fire for United as Chelsea show title credentials?
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🚨SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE!🚨 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, Tim Spiers & @felipecardenas.bsky.social will be taking in the Premier League weekend 🤩 Two defeats out of two for Spurs - will it be the same for Man United? 😬 Join us live on YouTube at 7:30 🎥 ✍️ youtube.com/live/K8jxxlb...
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Bruno Fernandes: Why Always Me?
ALT: Bruno Fernandes: Why Always Me?
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This summer's Golden Boot winner has picked up where he left off at the World Cup. The Real Madrid star looks, at 27, in a state of grace www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Jose Mourinho has a special one in Kylian Mbappe. With him, anything becomes possible
This summer's Golden Boot winner has picked up where he left off at the World Cup. The Real Madrid star looks, at 27, in a state of grace
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Inter Miami’s five-game slump has exposed problems under Guillermo Hoyos, raising questions over whether Messi’s longtime ally can survive www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Can Inter Miami fire Guillermo Hoyos? The Messi connection makes the decision complicated
Inter Miami’s five-game slump has exposed problems under Guillermo Hoyos, raising questions over whether Messi’s longtime ally can survive
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Guillermo Hoyos may be a father figure to Lionel Messi but he was an unserious hire by Inter Miami. www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Can Inter Miami fire Guillermo Hoyos? The Messi connection makes the decision complicated (Gift Article)
Inter Miami’s five-game slump has exposed problems under Guillermo Hoyos, raising questions over whether Messi’s longtime ally can survive
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Liga MX and FMF unveiled a franchise-driven org chart that eliminates pro/rel from Mexican football long term. A closed system with an NFL-style owner’s committee moves Liga MX closer to an MLS model. www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
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Liga MX closes door on pro/rel and embraces Americanization of Mexican soccer (Gift Article)
Liga MX is moving to a closed, franchise-driven model, putting financial stability and investment ahead of promotion and relegation.
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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"F1 viewership has plunged since move from ESPN to Apple TV" huh how about that www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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F1 viewership has plunged since move from ESPN to Apple TV
F1's first season on Apple TV has brought lower U.S. household reach for nearly every race, but the size of the decline varies dramatically.
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Josef Martínez is finalizing a deal to join the Columbus Crew through the winter. An MLS MVP with Atlanta United in 2018, Martínez returns to the U.S. to join a club that needs a striker. Reporting with @tombogert.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
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Former MVP Josef Martínez returning to MLS with Columbus Crew: Sources
Martínez and Liga MX side Club Tijuana mutually agreed to terminate the striker's contract in May.
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Mauricio Pochettino gets four more years with U.S. Soccer. Will he stay until 2030?
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Oliver Kay @oliverkay.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
England 1-2 Argentina post-match analysis with @thom-harris.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social et al. On a typical Anglo-Argentinian street fight, Gordon's opener, Messi's final push, Argentina's winning mentality ... and Tuchel's fearful retreat #ENGARG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇷 www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
DAY 30 AT THE WORLD CUP! 🏆 It’s England v Argentina in the semi-finals 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇦🇷 😍 @acjimbo.bsky.social, Tim Spiers & @felipecardenas.bsky.social, @philhay.bsky.social & @zonal-marking.bsky.social witnessed Bellingham brilliance ⭐ and Argentine resilience 💪 youtu.be/A4cHaPuhHs0
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Bellingham inspires England to a semi-final with Argentina
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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I'm late to this, but finally had a chance to sit and read @felipecardenas.bsky.social's lovely piece with Andres Escobar's brother Santiago, who spoke in detail about his tragic murder for the first time. A really good story, free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
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'After 32 years, I still cry for him': The tragic death of Andrés Escobar, as told by his brother
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
DAY 29 AT THE WORLD CUP! 🏆 Super sub Merino sets up a meeting with France. Who'll join them in the final four? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇴🇦🇷🇨🇭 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social & @felipecardenas.bsky.social on duty with special guests @zonal-marking.bsky.social & @sleipnes.bsky.social 👇 youtu.be/32MKiUxbUY0
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Spain set up France semi - can England join them in the last four?
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Ecuador’s football federation files complaint with FIFA after Mexico fans partied outside of Ecuador’s team hotel last night. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
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Ecuador says it has complained to FIFA over Mexican fans’ pre-World Cup game antics (Gift Article)
Videos appeared to show Mexico fans letting off fireworks and revving engines Ecuador's team hotel the night before their last-32 game.
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Morocco are the home team tonight in Monterrey because Arjen Robben took a dive vs Mexico at the 2014 World Cup. 😅 www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
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Netherlands vs Morocco live updates: World Cup 2026 match latest score, goal alerts as Cody Gakpo starts
Follow live as the Netherlands and Morocco face off in one of the ties of the round.
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The Cape Verdeans I spoke to in Atlanta are living a World Cup dream. “It was just so emotional.” “We always do the impossible. That’s our people. That’s the DNA.” On the most unlikely World Cup result so far. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...
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Cape Verde fans celebrate historic World Cup result: ‘We always do the impossible’ (Gift Article)
Cape Verde fans saw their side hold out against European champions Spain. They explain what it meant to them
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/06/2026
Uncertainty had enveloped Iran’s presence at the World Cup for months, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. But on Sunday, the Iranian team arrived in Los Angeles ahead of its game against New Zealand on Monday.
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Iranian Team Arrives in U.S. for World Cup After Months of Uncertainty
The war had stirred doubts about the team’s participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.
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Andrew Hammond @ahamm.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The 2026 World Cup needs to be titled… “The European mind LITERALLY can’t comprehend..”
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/06/2026
Breaking News: Workers began removing President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center’s facade after a judge ruled it was added unlawfully.
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Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade
The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms.
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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It’s here. @theathleticfc.bsky.social show for eyes & ears (below) @jaydmharris.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social @jacklang.bsky.social & Cerys Jones 👀 ⬇️ youtu.be/MU5nTLGSID0
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How the biggest World Cup ever will work
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The Totally Football Show @totallyshow.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
🌎WORLD CUP PREVIEW PART TWO!🌎 @acjimbo.bsky.social, @felipecardenas.bsky.social, JJ Bull & @colinmillar.bsky.social check out the dark horses🐎 👀Japan with @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Can Scotland get out the group? 🇲🇦Africa's finest with @mahermezahi.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVI5...
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World Cup preview: The dark horses and the hosts
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Fox Sports’ Stu Holden hopes the USMNT unite the country, but "more bullish" on Mexico as World Cup looms www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...
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Fox Sports’ Stu Holden says Mexico, not U.S., is World Cup co-host with biggest upside (Gift Article)
While Holden believes the USMNT is jelling at the right time, he is "more bullish" on Mexico in the 2026 World Cup.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/06/2026
From @theathletic.com: Two fans at Game 1 of the NBA Finals received lifetime bans for an incident in which one of them ran onto the court in the fourth quarter and tried to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
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Finals court-storming fan gets lifetime ban from every NBA arena
The fan was arrested after running onto the court late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
26 players. 26 profiles. Backstories. Data visualizations. Your 2026 #USMNT World Cup team. With @henrybushnell.bsky.social @tombogert.bsky.social and @felipecardenas.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
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Analyzing USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad: Pochettino’s top stars, key players and weaknesses
Take a deep dive into the 26-man squad that will represent the U.S. at the World Cup, with facts, figures and key stats for each player
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Gilberto Mora has looked very good vs Ghana. A joy to watch.
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Jack Lang @jacklang.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Carlo Ancelotti has granted Neymar his World Cup wish. The wisdom — or otherwise — of that call will be now be the central theme of Brazil’s summer, for better or worse (Free to read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
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Neymar is going to the World Cup – let the psychodrama begin (Gift Article)
The wisdom of including him in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad is not yet known. For now, there is only one certainty: it won't be boring
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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
New: 3 U.S. secondary ticket brokers speak (anon) re inner workings of WC operations inc no. of tickets still available, millions of dollars made, discount spreadsheet circulated, WhatsApp groups, FIFA pricing & tips for fans. Free read @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
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Speaking to World Cup ticket brokers: ‘I had sold a lot before owning any’ (Gift Article)
The Athletic speaks to three secondary sellers of tickets for this summer's tournament to understand how the process works
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Soccer was once an afterthought in Atlanta. Now, it is one of the most exciting sports in town. Eight World Cup matches, including a semifinal, will be played there this summer. @felipecardenas.bsky.social guides you through the city. Brought to you by Capital One. bit.ly/4ud0i8u
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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I really try not to get caught up too much in overhyping young kids in MLS. That being said, I've seen enough to believe that: Considering his profile, position, form and age, Mauricio Pochettino should call up Zavier Gozo to the #USMNT for the World Cup www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
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It’s Gozo time: Why USMNT should turn to uncapped teen for the World Cup
There's plenty of risk in introducing a new, inexperienced element for a World Cup, but the Real Salt Lake rising star's form is undeniable
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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It is nonsensical to force players to miss Liga MX playoff matches/ConcaChampion semi or finals games so they can go to a training camp weeks before FIFA mandates clubs allow players to leave. A training camp half filled with non Word Cup players. What is the point?
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Mexico Football Federation (FMF) has warned Liga MX players that they will be left off the final World Cup squad if they do not report to a pre-planned World Cup camp on May 6, despite it taking place outside of a designated FIFA international window. @felipecardenas.bsky.social
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Mexico threatens to kick players off World Cup team in latest spat with Liga MX clubs (Gift Article)
Mexico's bizarre World Cup roster saga has taken another turn, with key players facing a threat of not making the final squad
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The vibes are immaculate in Mexico. Everything is fine. www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...
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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
🎧 The World Cup & War Special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast Out today - link here to listen for free podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...
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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
@felipecardenas.bsky.social tells you everything you need to know about a stadium that also once bizarrely housed Kanye West. Brought to you by Stub Hub.
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World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Atlanta Stadium, the $1.6bn ‘spaceship’ FIFA made an exception for
Atlanta Stadium will be allowed to keep the Mercedes-Benz logo on its roof, in stark contrast to other World Cup stadiums this summer
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
NEW: Mexico is accustomed to pre-World Cup controversies. The latest episode won’t make it into the Mexican tabloids, but it has led to confusion for the tournament's co-hosts. www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
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Mexico reveals part of its World Cup squad, makes key decisions amid mass confusion
Marcel Ruiz's valiant quest has come up short, while one U.S.-born player has gotten the call and another has been omitted by El Tri
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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Latest info on big name stars / MLS clubs per sources, reporting with @paultenorio.bsky.social: 🇪🇬 Mo Salah 🇧🇷 Casemiro 🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski 🇵🇹 Bernardo Silva 🇧🇷 Neymar www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...
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What We're Hearing: Latest on MLS pursuit of Salah, Neymar, Lewandowski, more
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Mexico’s Marcel Ruiz is ready to risk it all on the World Cup, ACL injury be damned www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Mexico’s Marcel Ruiz is ready to risk it all on the World Cup, ACL injury be damned (Gift Article)
The Toluca midfielder has a partially torn ACL but is fighting to claim a World Cup roster spot regardless
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
OFFICIAL: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Mexico confirms Rafa Márquez will become national team manager after World Cup
Mexico's succession plan after the 2026 World Cup is set
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Column: Javier Mascherano’s abrupt exit isn’t a surprise. It’s part of the Inter Miami brand. www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
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Mascherano’s exit is proof volatility is Inter Miami’s brand
Inter Miami is used to the spotlight, but it's the unwanted type of attention that keeps finding its way back to South Florida
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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves federation for Saudi Arabian Football Federation just two months before the World Cup. As first reported by @dougmcintyre.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...
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U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker to leave role, set to join Saudi Arabian Football Federation
The 51-year-old is set to take a up a new role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10/04/2026
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The World Cup is weeks away and there are all kinds of strange things going on with the defending champions, Argentina. nyti.ms/4cB8OYy
Headline on a photo of Lionel Messi: What’s With Messi’s Continued Lack of 
World Cup Commitment?
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Felipe Cardenas @felipecardenas.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The latest on Argentina’s dubious World Cup run-up, and why Messi won’t commit to playing this summer www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
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The latest on Argentina’s dubious World Cup run-up, Messi’s odd lack of commitment
Argentina's World Cup preparations have come against lackluster opposition, all while its iconic captain won't go all in on this summer
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