Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Panama, keeping their World Cup aspirations alive. Substitute Ante Budimir netted the decisive goal in the second half, capitalizing on a well-placed cross. This win propels Croatia into their final group match against Ghana with qualification for the knockout stage still within reach. Panama, meanwhile, has been eliminated from the tournament.

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Argentina star Lionel Messi's double against Austria saw him break the World Cup scoring record. The achievement left his teammates full of admiration, with Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez all paying tribute to the captain's enduring brilliance and influence. Lionel Messi Sets a New World Cup Scoring Record Messi delivered another landmark performance as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their Group J clash in Texas. The forward scored twice to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, surpassing the previous record of 16 held by Miroslav Klose. This achievement clearly made the Argentine players proud, who then gave praise to their captain. Teammates Praise Their Inspirational Captain Speaking after the game, Mac Allister highlighted Messi's impact on the squad and the motivation he provides to those around him. "He is the best player in the world," Mac Allister stated, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo. "We know that everyone gives their all for Leo. We've already won tournaments with him, and it's important that he's happy. He does it the way he does, and we're very grateful for that." Paredes then admitted that even those who have spent years alongside Messi continue to be amazed by his performances. The midfielder said: "The truth is, you think he's already given everything, but then he comes along and does something more... He continues to surprise us." Martinez Feels The Emotion Martinez was equally moved by the captains latest masterclass. While the backline had to endure significant physical pressure from a robust Austrian side, the knowledge that they have the greatest of all time at the other end of the pitch provides a unique level of inspiration and comfort to the Manchester United defender. He said: "I feel incredibly excited to have him here every day and that he's Argentine. There are no words, we can only enjoy him." Messi Continues to Lead Argentina in The World Cup The victory over Austria secured the Albiceleste's place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, with them now top of Group J with a perfect six points from two matches. The result in their final group game against Jordan will not affect Lionel Scaloni's squad's progress to the round of 32, but Argentina will be looking to finish the group stage with a perfect record, with Messi once again expected to show his quality as they attempt to defend their World Cup title.

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Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms.Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho, according to court records, and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia the following week. Miller said in a post on Instagram that he was pulled over after accelerating to pass a vehicle on the highway. His friend had a small amount of cannabis and a cannabis pipe, which Miller said he didn't know about.We fully cooperated with the officer, he said. "I am hopeful the misdemeanor charges will be dropped once the facts are reviewed.The court documents don't include any details about the circumstances surrounding Miller's arrest. But in a probable cause statement, Fremont County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Hurt wrote that he found Miller with a white dispensary bag containing 4.1 grams of the psychedelic mushrooms.Idaho has some of the strictest drug laws in the nation. But Colorado and Oregon have both legalized the use of psilocybin for therapeutic treatments, and the substance has become increasingly popular with some health advocates who believe that microdosing it or using it in therapeutic settings can help ease anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration and other federal agencies to speed up research and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, and in response the FDA said it would offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions.The 48-year-old Miller took a gamblers approach to ski racing. His high-risk, high-reward style resulted in six Olympic medals, including gold in the super-combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and numerous crashes.His last major race was at the 2015 world championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado, when a bad wipeout knocked him out of the super-G. He cut a gate too close and hooked his left arm, sending him spiraling out of control. His skis popped off, and he began to somersault down the slope before righting himself. He slowly got up and waited for someone to bring him his skis. Once he clicked back into the skis, he went down the slope and waved to the fans. Miller later underwent surgery to fix a torn right hamstring tendon caused when his ski sliced him.Miller won 33 World Cup races and a pair of World Cup overall titles. He also captured four gold medals at world championships.___ Associated Press journalists Pat Graham and Jake Seiner contributed.