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Instant Foot wrote that Manchester City had largely taken the upper hand over Liverpool after a first half that it deemed balanced and the sending off of Gravenberch, which had left Liverpool with ten men. The account also noted that City was at the top of the Premier League, with a three-point lead over Arsenal. #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #Liverpool (translated)

Instant Foot described Lionel Messi's season in MLS as exceptional. The account indicated that he played 25 matches, scored 23 goals, and provided 11 assists, presenting him as the top scorer and the second-best playmaker. https://t.co/pKuWDA2pdV #Messi #MLS #Football (translated)

Instant Foot praised the strike from Bruno Guimaraes, which would have concluded a beautiful action from Arsenal, as well as his signature celebration under the Gunners' shirt. The post referred to a video from Canal+ Foot. https://t.co/8pz2N6NbsJ #Arsenal #BrunoGuimaraes #Football (translated)

Instant Foot stated that the FPF had opened an emergency disciplinary procedure against Cristiano Ronaldo and had suspended him preventively after his departure from the Portugal camp before the match against Denmark. The author specified that the final sanction remained to be determined and that, according to the regulations, Ronaldo risked a suspension of one to six months with the national team. #CristianoRonaldo #Portugal #Football (translated)

Instant Foot indicated, citing The Guardian, that the African Football Confederation might reverse its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, made ten months earlier. The account stated that this decision had been made without consulting the 54 member associations, which were to discuss a return to the traditional two-year cycle at a strategic conference in Cape Verde. #CAN2023 #CAF #Football (translated)

Instant Foot indicated that Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo would be unavailable for Liverpool's clash against Manchester City. The account presented them as the two most decisive players for the Reds in the Premier League. https://t.co/JYgdqJiJar #Liverpool #PremierLeague #Football (translated)

Instant Foot reported that Florent, an amateur goalkeeper from Armentières in R3, usually filmed his matches and published the footage on social media. One of his videos circulated widely: after hitting the crossbar, the ball rebounded several centimeters in front of the line, but the assistant referee signaled a goal. According to Florent's account relayed by Instant Foot, the central referee told him he believed him, while explaining that he had to follow his assistant's decision. Florent insisted on contesting this and received a yellow card. He also tried to show the footage to the referee but was unable to quickly find the sequence. Instant Foot added that the referee watched the video after the match and apologized. Despite a technical reserve, no change to the decision was possible. #Football #Arbitrage #Sport (translated)

Instant Foot reported, citing CFBayern, that Bayern wished to extend Michael Olise's contract with a significant salary increase, as he currently earns 14 million euros per year, compared to 25 million for Harry Kane. The account indicated that Real Madrid and Liverpool are keeping an eye on the player ahead of next summer. According to Instant Foot, Olise's entourage would demand a release clause in his contract. The club, which would typically oppose this type of clause, might agree to set the amount at 200 million euros. #BayernMunich #MichaelOlise #Transferts (translated)

Instant Foot wrote that Lionel Messi dismissed conspiracy theories regarding the 2026 World Cup final, lost against Spain. According to the account, Messi stated that nothing unusual had happened and that the team gave it their all. He also described the match against England as grueling both physically and emotionally. #Messi #Mondial2026 #Football (translated)

Instant Foot reported that Lionel Messi stated after the match that he wanted to thank the jersey, the Argentine team, and his country. He added that over the last 20 years, including during difficult times, he had continued to fight, to give his all, and to want to remain within the team. #Messi #Football #ÉquipeArgentine (translated)

Instant Foot stated that Léo Messi would no longer wear the Argentine jersey. The account attributed to him 126 goals and 70 assists with the Albiceleste, as well as two Copa América titles, one U20 World Cup, one Olympic gold medal, one World Cup, and one Finalissima. https://t.co/7jIhkJUVAx #Messi #Argentine #Football (translated)