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Full text of Messi’s farewell speech as he retires from Argentina
Argentina captain Lionel Messi brought his international career to an emotional close on Wednesday as the world champions defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in a friendly match. Messi played a decisive
Messi says Argentina retirement is ‘saddest day of my career’
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.
I haven’t read Ronaldo’s statement; was watching U-21 game – Portugal coach
Portugal manager, Jorge Jesus, has said he had not read Cristiano Ronaldo’s lengthy statement detailing their recent dispute, explaining that he was watching the country’s Under-21 team instead. Jesus made
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
Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his continued availability for Portugal after explaining his decision to leave the national team camp and accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking an agreement over
WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday. Despite a
Rival clubs demand title stripping, transfer bans for Man City
By Adegboyega Adeleye Rival Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face a range of punishments, including title stripping and transfer bans, if the club’s appeal against its
UEFA monitoring Man City’s 115-charge case, considers action after appeal
By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA is monitoring Manchester City’s financial-rule case and will wait until the end of the Premier League’s disciplinary process before considering any potential action against Manchester City,
‘The world thanks you’ — Neymar bids farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina final game
By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazilian football star Neymar has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the country against Benin at the Estadio
Ronaldo rules out Portugal return while Jesus remains coach — report
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided against returning to the Portugal national team while Jorge Jesus remains head coach, following a dispute over an expected public apology, sources
