Messi
‘I would like to play for Argentina forever’ – Messi
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day of my career” on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.
Messi retires with goal, assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in
‘I leave in peace’ — Messi says ahead of final Argentina game
By Enitan Abdultawab Lionel Messi has said he is leaving the Argentina national team “in peace” as he prepares to make his final appearance for the country against Benin at
End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina’s sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with
Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the
Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
Retiring Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in recognition of his football career and contribution to the country.
2026 Ballon d’Or: Organisers reveal new record set by Messi
The official Ballon d’Or website has revealed a new career milestone achieved by Lionel Messi after the Argentine led Inter Miami to victory in the 2026 Campeones Cup. According to
Messi defies passage of time, makes Ballon d’Or history again
Lionel Messi is used to appearing in the history books, but this time the fact could be related to something that no trophy can show on its own: the duration
‘You don’t understand football if you doubt Messi is the greatest’ – Zidane
French football legend Zinedine Zidane has strongly backed Lionel Messi in the debate over the greatest footballer of all time, saying those who still doubt the Argentine’s status do not
Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era
Argentina face a testing transition period as they attempt to move on from Lionel Messi’s international retirement, with question marks also hanging over the futures of coach Lionel Scaloni and
