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Now Netflix have made legendary striker Lionel Messi one of the subjects of a new documentary based around the success of Argentina’s national team. The film is timely as Messi bids to inspire his national team to the World Cup triumph that has eluded him during his sensational career when Argentina begin their campaign in Qatar on November 22. Here’s when you can watch the documentary, how to find it and what to look forward to as the latest chapter of Messi’s exploits with La Albiceleste begins....

Speculation over Messi’s future has been rife ever since his decision last summer to leave the club, which he later walked back after it became clear he would have to take Barcelona to court get out of the deal with one year left on the contract. That saga suggested that his career-long affiliation with Barca could soon come to an end. The 34-year-old saw out the final season of his current deal and with the departure of former president Josep Bartomeu, who had a strained relationship with Messi, and the arrival of Joan Laporta, all indications now point to Messi remaining at the club....

After an offseason of speculation, the Lions announced Tuesday that All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson has retired from the NFL. “After much prayer, thought and discussion with loved ones, I have made the difficult decision to retire from the Lions and pro football," he said via a statement . “I have played my last game of football. … To the fans of Detroit and Michigan. I so appreciated your passionate support over the years and truly enjoyed playing for you....

Gov. Steve Sisolak swore in Cano Burkhead, 50, the daughter of immigrants from South America, who then answered questions from reporters in both Spanish and English. She said she intends to keep her position next year in the midterm election. “I plan to be a voice for educators, students, and parents, those that we want to prioritize if we want to move Nevada forward,” Cano Burkhead said. “I think we can get so much work done if I have a full term....

This marks the continuation of a slate of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) events that have been crushed by the ongoing pandemic. The latest shuttering came on Monday evening, when it was announced that the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl had been canceled. Due to pit the Boise State Broncos against the Central Michigan Chippewas, the 2020 iteration of the game, like many others, was played without a crowd due to COVID....

Cloned. Campbell knew that cloning from an adult mammal was, according to every textbook, impossible. He knew that once a cell has decided what it’s going to be when it grows up–part of bone, nerve, skin or any other organ-it is like a CD album that will play only a single track. Although every cell in every body, from liver cells in a person to udder cells in a sheep, contains the complete genetic blueprint for making the entire person or the entire sheep, only the genetic melody for the liver cell or the udder cell is actually played....

Scott Bandura reached on a bunt leading off the sixth. Two outs later, Spearman tied it with a line-drive triple into the left-center gap. MORE: Photos | Schedule | Female Negro League star watches Mo’Ne Davis Mo’ne Davis had a bloop RBI single in the first inning for Philadelphia (2-0) to became the sixth girl to get a hit in LLWS history. On Friday in the team’s opener, she threw a two-hitter and struck out eight in a 4-0 victory over Nashville, Tennessee....

Serhiy Khlan wrote in a Facebook post early Friday that Ukraine’s armed forces created “fireworks” at the bridge in the city of Kakhovka. “It looks like there won’t be a grand opening,” wrote Khlan, who is a deputy chairman of the Kherson Regional Council, according to Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform. In a subsequent post, Khlan said that Ukraine’s Operational Command South had also confirmed that Ukrainian forces “destroyed the plans of the occupiers to repair and use” the bridge....

For the first time in their respective careers, Nurmagomedov (28-0, 8 KOs) will face off against Gaethje (22-2, 19 KOs) in the night’s main card. The fight will take place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates: a long-coming, lucrative bout for both fighters. Gaethje represents the second consecutive interim champion Nurmagomedov will fight in a bid to unify his belt, won in April 2018 over Al Iaquinta; he previously beat Dustin Poirier via submission in September 2019....

The crossover’s two-tone body styling, boomerang-shaped taillights, and slimmed fascia given the model modern appeal. A wide panel at the rear is designed to improve airflow. On its front, the car wears a fresh take on Kia’s signature ’tiger face’, complete with LED daytime running lights. Special attention has been paid to the roominess of the cabin of the new Niro, which features recycled materials. Its headliner is made from recycled wallpaper, seats from Bio PU with Tencel from eucalyptus leaves and BTX-free paint is on the door panels....

On Thursday, Kiffin weighed in on who should be his replacement. Speaking on a sports radio talk show on 710-AM in Los Angeles, Kiffin said, “That’s easy. That’s already done. It should be Ed Orgeron.” Orgeron was bumped to interim coach from assistant head coach — that also included being recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach — when Kiffin was let go in the middle of his fourth season with the Trojans....

Mixed-heritage Malaysian midfielder Francisco Javier Insa Bohigues, or better known as Kiko Insa, has received his first Malaysia call-up, for the series of three friendly matches that the Malayan Tigers will participate in. Malaysia are planned to play in friendly matches against Syria in Melaka on August 22, Macau on August 25 in Macau, and Myanmar on August 29 in Yangon. On September 5 they will then play Hong Kong in their second 2019 Asian Cup qualifiers group match, again in Melaka....

‘Step forward now out of the crowd, and let me twist my knife deep within.’ ‘Traitor, I’ll slash your face and watch you die.’ ‘While the sawed-off shotgun sings, the traitor screams and dies.’

In an impassioned op-ed published by The Korea Daily on Monday, the Hollywood actress, 68, wrote about her 2019 visit to South Korea, during which she protested the treatment of dogs in the country’s meat industry. Basinger also pointed out that President Yoon Suk-yeol is an “animal lover,” who has four dogs and three cats living in the home he shares with his wife, Kim Keon-hee. She has thanked the pair for speaking out about the dog meat trade....

Kim made the comments while attending an exhibition of missiles and other weapons in Pyongyang, where he spoke about continuing to assemble his powerful military, the Associated Press reported. “The U.S. has frequently signaled it’s not hostile to our state, but there is no action-based evidence to make us believe that they are not hostile. The U.S. is continuing to create tensions in the region with its wrong judgments and actions,” Kim said, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)....

West, who has spoken publicly about his desire to save his marriage, was pictured with Kardashian and their 8-year-old daughter, North, at a posthumous presentation of Abloh’s spring/summer 2022 menswear collection for Louis Vuitton. The photo of the pair and their daughter, who were all wearing sunglasses, was shared on the Instagram Story of nightlife impresario Richie Akiva. Kardashian also posted photos from the event on her own Instagram Story, sharing images of a large sand sculpture of Abloh and a giant red Louis Vuitton hot air balloon....

Jones, 41, is set to be executed at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester on Thursday for the 1999 shooting death of businessman Paul Howell during a carjacking, but has always maintained his innocence. But Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is still considering whether or not he will accept the state Pardon and Parole Board’s recommendation to commute Jones’ sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Stitt has not commented on whether he will grant clemency to Jones, but a growing chorus that includes celebrities, state Republican lawmakers and faith leaders have urged him to accept the parole board’s recommendation....

“OMFGGGG I PASSED THE BABY BAR EXAM!!!!” the 41-year-old tweeted on Monday, December 13. “Looking in the mirror, I am really proud of the woman looking back today in the reflection. For anyone who doesn’t know my law school journey, know this wasn’t easy or handed to me.” This was Kardashian’s fourth attempt at earning a passing score on the exam. She revealed that she failed her first-year law exam for the second time on the final episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians....

Potter was placed on administrative leave and later resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department after shooting Wright following a traffic stop in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 11. Officers stopped Wright for a traffic violation but then learned he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 20-year-old reportedly attempted to re-enter his vehicle, prompting Potter to fire her weapon, which struck Wright, who was pronounced dead at the scene....