Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.

The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.




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Seven medical professionals face calls for 12-year prison sentences in trial over Argentina icon Diego Maradona’s death.
‘I have the utmost respect for what you’ve accomplished with Argentina,’ Ronaldo writes in response to Messi’s post.
Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi’s magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.
Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.

Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.

Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.

Lionel Messi super fan Yadil M Iqbal traveled from Kerala, India, to Buenos Aires to watch him play his last game.
The friendly marks a symbolic passing of the torch for a player whose international legacy includes a World Cup title.
Argentina gives UK two weeks to cease operations or face maritime court action.