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23+ min ago   (981+ words) By Debora Rey Associated Press Argentina’s Lionel Messi dribbles between England’s Anthony Gordon (18) and Harry Kane (9) during the World Cup semifinal in July. Messi and his country defeated England to reach a second straight final but could not defend their…...

47+ min ago   (198+ words) BARCELONA, Aug 31: Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both scored twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at the Camp Nou on Monday to maintain their perfect start to the season and jump to the top of the LaLiga table. Vallecano took the…...

36+ min ago   (11+ words) SMH.com.au September 1, 2026 — 7:55am...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (401+ words) The 39-year-old played his final match for his country in the 2026 World Cup final, when Argentina lost to Spain. Shortly after, his father, Jorge, passed away after a long illness. The former Barcelona and PSG forward added that he wrote…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (674+ words) Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina duty, walking away from the national team with a World Cup and two Copa Américas to his name. The inevitable has become reality. We are, of course, talking about one of the greats…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1046+ words) Lionel Messi, the greatest soccer player of all-time, has taken one major step towards the end of his career. The Argentina legend confirmed on August 31 that he would not play for Argentina again, having made 207 career appearances and scored 125 goals…...

6+ hour, 26+ min ago   (242+ words) Plataforma Media “It hurts my soul.” Lionel Messi retires from international football (with video) The decision follows a deeply emotional period for the veteran athlete, coming after the recent passing of his father, Jorge Lionel Messi has officially brought his…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (562+ words) Two days after scoring a stunning four goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 victory over CF Montreal, Lionel Messi said Monday that he is retiring from international play with Argentina, closing a major chapter in the career of one of the best…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (238+ words) Home » Sports » Antonela Roccuzzo pays tribute to Messi after international retirement Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, expressed her pride and admiration after the football icon retired from international football on September 1. Messi, 39, concluded a distinguished international career spanning two…...

15+ min ago   (497+ words) Argentina football icon Lionel Messi has announced his decision to retire from international football, bringing an emotional chapter of his remarkable career with the national team closer to an end. Messi said the decision had been painful but acknowledged that…...