Messi signs off with goal, two assists as Argentina bids farewell to a Legend

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 06: Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the International Friendly match between Argentina and Benin at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 06, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lionel Messi is making his final appearance for Argentina following his announcement of international retirement on 31 August. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi ended his extraordinary international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in an ...

Julian Alvarez of Argentina celebrates his team's second goal with teammates scored by an own goal from Maumouni Diallo of Burkina Faso (not in frame) during the international friendly match between Argentina and Burkina Faso at Estadio Monumental Antonio V. Liberti on October 03, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images)

Argentina thrash Burkina Faso 7-0 ahead of Messi farewell

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

October 4, 2026

Argentina thrashed Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at the Estadio Monumental, in a match overshadowed by travel difficulties that ...

Messi retires from Argentina national team following death of his father

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

August 31, 2026

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, saying the death of his father has left him ...

Father of Barcelona's player Lionel Messi, Jorge Horacio Messi, attends a training session of Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 14, 2015, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match Paris against Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

August 8, 2026

Jorge Horacio Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. ...

Leandro PAREDES of Argentina violent Eric GARCIA of Spain after the 2026 FIFA World Cup - Final match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

FIFA opens disciplinary investigation into Argentina after World Cup final altercations

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 21, 2026

FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following the confrontations that erupted after the final whistle of the 2026 ...

2026 World Cup: Spain end 16 year wait to reclaim World Cup crown

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

July 19, 2026

Spain are world champions again after beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

“I hope when I retire, I don’t speak down on players ” – Romero hits back at Neville for player criticisms

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 16, 2026

Argentina defender Cristian Romero has branded Gary Neville "stupid" after the former England international questioned his centre-back partnership with Lisandro ...

Double Messi assist sends Argentina into World Cup final after dramatic win over England

by Julio Ashirifi Amoah

July 15, 2026

Lionel Messi produced another masterclass when it mattered most, providing two assists as Argentina fought back to beat England 2-1 ...

FBI investigates Argentina FA over alleged $300 million fraud and money laundering scheme

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

July 8, 2026

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the Argentine Football Association (AFA) over allegations of money laundering ...

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP via Getty Images)

2026 World Cup: Argentina stage historic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach quarter finals

by Naa Kwaamah Siaw-Marfo

July 7, 2026

Defending champions Argentina produced one of the greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup history, scoring three times in the final ...

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