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The Latest Breaking News from Lionel Messi

The Portugal ‘Suspension’ Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face

Ronaldo’s near-2000-word statement suggested he expects punishment for leaving the Portugal camp.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Harry Kane Joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Club on Record-Equaling Night

England’s record goalscorer joined Peter Shilton on 125 international caps in the Three Lions’ 3–0 victory over Czechia.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter

In today’s Football Daily: Lionel Messi bows out gracefully, while Cristiano Ronaldo takes a different approach

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

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Messi Ends His Argentina Career With a Goal, 2 Assists, and 85,000 Tears — Final Cap Reveals Man Behind Legend

Messi bowed out with a penalty and two assists in a 3–0 win over Benin. Here's everything you need to know about the farewell, the grief, and what's next.

Latin Times · Oct 7

Conspiracies, Predictions, Tears: Five Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Farewell Speech

Messi opened up the 2026 World Cup conspiracy theory which hung over his final competitive match for Argentina.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Lionel Messi Remembers Late Father Jorge in Tearful Farewell Speech After Final Argentina Game

Lionel Messi became emotional during his final Argentina appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin before thanking supporters and remembering his late father, Jorge.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Israeli papers commemorate October 7 attacks, three years on

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad. Also, the Argentinian press waves off Lionel Messi after his last international match. Finally, a…

France 24 · Oct 7

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Who Inherits Messi's No. 10? Argentina Star Breaks Down in Tears Ahead of Emotional Farewell Match

Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his emotional Argentina farewell as the team honoured his 21-year international career before a 3–0 win over Benin.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on future plans after Argentina farewell

Icon delivers emotional Argentina farewell - but arguably football’s greatest career isn’t over just yet

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Ballon d'Or: Every Winner by Country

A total of 21 countries have produced players who have won the Ballon d’Or.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Lionel Messi: Every word from emotional farewell speech as Argentina stars reduced to tears

Lionel Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all time, has played his final match for Argentina

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Ted Lasso’s fourth season was a success. But there’s one thing still missing

COMMENT: The fourth season of ‘Ted Lasso’ ended with a shocking death, a baby on the way and a few remaining unanswered questions. Kevin E G Perry argues the genial coach still deserves a last chance to go out on top

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Lionel Messi calls playing for Argentina ‘most wonderful thing’ after farewell

Messi described playing for Argentina as “the most wonderful thing that can happen to you” after ending his international career

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7

Lionel Messi's last Argentina match: Highlights as star bids farewell with penalty and two assists

Messi involved in all three goals as Argentina career draws to a close

Evening Standard · Oct 7

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Radio France Internationale · Oct 7

Argentina boss Scaloni salutes 'inimitable' Messi after maestro's final game

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni hailed the enduring genius of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi on Wednesday moments after the 39-year-old played his last game for the national team.

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Lionel Messi hailed as the 'best footballer in history' after emotional end to Argentina career

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France 24 · Oct 7

Lionel Messi scores as Argentina beat Benin for his last international game

Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina, ending in a 3-0 victory over Benin. A full tribute was paid to him before and after the game.

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina: ‘The most wonderful thing’

Messi signed off with a goal against Benin as he brought the curtain down on his international career

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Euronews · Oct 7

Argentina waves football great Lionel Messi off after 3-0 win over Benin in final international appearance

All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina in Poetic, Emotional, Fairytale Last Dance

Lionel Messi retired from international soccer in the most beautifully heartbreaking way.

France 24 · Oct 7

Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale

Lionel Messi said farewell to Argentina fans Tuesday in an emotional final international appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin at Buenos Aires's Monumental Stadium as 85,000 supporters celebrated a career that brought the country its long-awaited 2022 World Cup triumph.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Argentina vs Benin: Lionel Messi retires from international football career with a goal

Lionel Messi has officially retired from his international soccer career after scoring in Argentina's recent win against Benin. He leaves with a remarkable record of 125 goals and 68 assists for his nation. Messi has previously contributed to Argentina's victory in the World Cup and Copa America titles. Before exiting,…

The Guardian - US · Oct 6

Lionel Messi bids Argentina adieu with goal and two assists in 3-0 win over Benin – as it happened

The 2022 World Cup champion was given a raucous sendoff with plenty of pomp and circumstance. Read Pablo Iglesias Maurer’s minute-by-minute report.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

Lionel Messi's Soccer Portfolio: Every Club the Argentina Legend Owns

The all-time great has set himself up for a busy life post-international retirement.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 6

‘Broken His Word’—Cristiano Ronaldo Bares All on Portugal Exit, Jorge Jesus Feud, Retirement Date

The Portugal legend held nothing back in a highly detailed, 1,700-word statement.

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