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Lionel Messi may be famous for conquering every soccer pitch, and lifting every trophy but behind the bright stadium lights and the cheers of the crowd is his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, who was his greatest supporter long before the world knew his name. So, who is the woman who holds the heart of the of one of the greatest soccer stars of all time? Here's what we know about her and her fairytale romance with Lionel.

Ramos' 94th-minute header from a cross by Rafael Leáo secured Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday night. Portugal is set to face Spain for a quarterfinal spot on Monday (3 p.m. ET, Fox) following Spain's win over Austria.

Les Bleus opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal, while Norway made an early statement with a 4-1 victory over Iraq. France then strengthened its position Monday with a commanding 3-0 win over Iraq, while Norway’s matchup with Senegal has kept the pressure on at the top of the group.

Mexico capitalized on a defensive error by South Korea to secure a 1-0 victory, becoming the first team to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, prompting celebrations across the nation.

After 32 years, U.S. soccer finally experienced a men's World Cup on home ground, offering a chance to demonstrate on-field progress and further popularize a sport eager for a breakthrough. This moment arrived on Friday with both intensity and grace, as the U.S. delivered a remarkable first half against a typically defensively strong opponent.

The Fever will continue their Commissioner’s Cup play on Tuesday night in Atlanta against the Dream. Indiana has a 2-0 record in Commissioner’s Cup games, with victories over Washington and Chicago last week. The Fever are currently tied for first place in the Eastern Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings with New York.

The NBA icon scrutinized the league's handling of the case, especially in light of the explanation related to mental health treatment. Barkley’s remarks ignited further discussion, with other analysts also expressing uncertainty about the application of league policies.

Real Madrid were shockingly relegated to the Champions League qualifying playoffs by their former coach Jose Mourinho, whose Benfica side advanced thanks to a last-minute goal by its goalkeeper, on Wednesday. Joining them in the playoffs are the reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.