PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...

LIONEL MESSI SECURES RECORD 48TH CAREER TROPHY WITH INTER MIAMI CAMPEONES CUP VICTORY. (PHOTO).


 Lionel Messi Secures Record 48th Career Trophy with Inter Miami Campeones Cup Victory


Football icon Lionel Messi has added yet another historic milestone to his legendary career, guiding Inter Miami CF to a 2-0 victory over Mexican powerhouse Cruz Azul to claim the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium.


The Argentine playmaker broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, converting a brilliant header assisted by his longtime teammate Luis Suárez. The goal marked a major personal milestone for Messi, representing his 100th goal contribution since joining the MLS franchise. Messi then turned provider later in the match, delivering a precise assist to midfielder Casemiro, who sealed the victory with Inter Miami's second goal of the night.


Inter Miami's Golden Era Continues


With this latest triumph, Inter Miami has successfully secured at least one piece of silverware in four consecutive seasons maintaining a flawless trophy-winning run in every campaign since Messi's arrival midway through 2023. The prestigious Campeones Cup is contested annually between the reigning MLS champion and the winner of Mexico's Liga MX Campeón de Campeones.


The victory marks the first Campeones Cup title in Inter Miami's history and their fourth major trophy since the club underwent its historic transformation. The club's rapidly expanding trophy cabinet now features:


• 2023: Leagues Cup

• 2024: Supporters' Shield

• 2025: MLS Cup

• 2026: Campeones Cup

An Unparalleled Trophy Haul


Messi's 48th career title further cements his status as the most decorated player in football history. His extraordinary trophy collection spans some of the world's most competitive stages, including ten La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns with FC Barcelona, league titles with Paris Saint-Germain, and a historic international run with Argentina that includes the 2022 FIFA World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024.


As Inter Miami continues to establish itself as a dominant force in North American soccer, Messi's relentless drive for success shows no signs of slowing down.

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