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caption: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts against the New York City FC during the first half in the Noche d'Or friendly match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts against the New York City FC during the first half in the Noche d'Or friendly match at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A top Hezbollah leader was killed this week in an Israeli air attack. Hashem Safieddine was expected to assume control of the armed group following the death of his cousin Hassan Nasrallah, their former leader.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Israel that the death of a top Hamas leader last week could lead to an opening for peace and more aid to flow into Gaza.

Soccer fans around the world are set to see the game through the eyes (er… chest) of one of the game’s greats. Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is set to wear a camera strapped to his torso that will stream his every move to TikTok during his team’s run at the MLS Cup.

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