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Argentina's Lionel Messi almost played for Spain: The story behind the viral VHS tape

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina to back-to-back World Cup finals as the defending champions take on Spain on Sunday, July 19 (July 20, 12:30 am IST). But did y ...

Lionel Messi could have played for Spain if not for a chef

New documentary reveals that youth coaches wanted to tempt teenage prodigy away from South America, but Argentina scrambled ...

Leonel Mecci, A Secret Friendly, A VHS Tape, A Phone Booth: How Argentina Almost Lost Lionel Messi To Spain

Lionel Messi will play for Argentina against Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The 39-year-old could play his final ...
FIFA

The VHS tape that tied Messi to Argentina forever

Most of Lionel Messi's footballing career was played in Spain, but a VHS highlight tape was enough to convince the Albiceleste to call him up.

Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Argentina's race vs. Spain to recruit young Barcelona star

As Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final, ESPN spoke to those who shaped his ...
Pocket-lint

DVDs will never measure up to VHS in one key way - and it's not the one you think

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Tired of streaming? Film and music enthusiasts turn to physical media

It feels like the 1990s. Warm light, small groups, rows of titles, stacks of discs, a clacking of a case closing, and a giggle from the shopkeeper. "You'll like this. Enjoy," smiles Rex Rekhi, ...
Pocket-lint

How long do VHS tapes last before they deteriorate?

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11’s apps and animations

Microsoft has heard your complaints about Windows 11, and it wants to make things better. That has been the messaging out of Microsoft for most of this year, and the company is also going out of its ...
Los Angeles Times

In a digital world, VHS tapes are cool again. Meet the crazy faithful, including my roommate

Scroll through the deceivingly “endless” options on streaming sites — all of them at the touch of a button — and you may find it difficult to imagine that there are cinephiles out there who prefer to ...
Wired

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...
The New York Times

Is Your Smart TV Getting Slower? Here’s How to Speed It Back Up.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Lee Neikirk Lee Neikirk is a writer focused on AV gear. He has tested and ...