•Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi Lionel Messi was yesterday named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international caree...
•The Ballon d’Or trophy Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and other leading names in world football are among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, as the race for the prestigious individual prize officially gets underway. The nominees for football’s most coveted individual award were unveiled today, with some of the biggest stars of [&...
•Lionel Messi Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 21-year career with Argentina. The 39-year-old leaves as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América titles. During his senior internat...
•Lionel Messi Lionel Messi said today he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. “It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time,” Messi, 39, wrote on Instagram. “I swear I always […]
•Lionel Messi (L) and Yannick Bright Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death, but Inter Miami had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw yesterday against the Philadelphia Union. The Argentine superstar gave Miami a 2-1 lead in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed shot into the far […]
•Lionel Messi Lionel Messi made an emotional return yesterday following his father’s death and hints at retirement, but it wasn’t enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico’s Leon. The Miami captain flew back to Florida from Argentina on Tuesday night after attending […]
•Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi, offering words of encouragement to his longtime football rival during a difficult moment as the Argentine mourns his dad. The Portuguese superstar reached out to Messi with a message focused on strength and solidarity...
•Messi and late Maradona Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to the late Diego Maradona after inspiring Argentina to a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, saying the World Cup semi-final triumph was “a gift” for the football legend. The 39-year-old captain, who created both of Argentina’s goals in yesterday’s thrilling victory, refl...
•Lionel Messi celebrating victory against England, yesterday Lionel Messi hailed a “special” win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win. After Anthony Gordon gave England the lead, 39-year-old Messi provided the pass for Enzo Fernandez to smash in an 85th-minute e...
•England’s forward Harry Kane (L) and Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi Lionel Messi’s Argentina will clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final today, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added [&he...
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