Nico Paz reportedly emerged as a serious candidate to inherit Lionel Messi’s No. 10 for Argentina as the national team begins its new era.

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr expressed deep disappointment over how his squad was treated following Argentina's 3–0 victory in Lionel Messi's international farewell match.

Since Lionel Messi arrived in 2023, Inter Miami have grown from a promising MLS franchise into the league's most valuable club.

Luka Modric has delivered a heartfelt tribute to long-time rival Lionel Messi following the Argentine icon's formal retirement from international soccer.

Yet, amidst the glittering fortunes of the top earners, a glaring anomaly remains: the shockingly modest standing of Argentina's Lionel Scaloni, whose monumental recent triumphs are scarcely reflected in his earthly reward.

After his last appearance for the national team, Messi paid tribute to the late icon and revealed how he still believes Maradona has helped Argentina, adding another deeply personal detail to a farewell filled with emotion.

Lionel Scaloni hints he will continue as Argentina coach after Lionel Messi's farewell, as talks reportedly advance on an extension through the 2030 World Cup.

Argentina holds second place in the latest FIFA ranking after Lionel Messi's farewell, while Portugal climbs two spots to fifth despite the turmoil around Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo sent Lionel Messi a message of respect after his retirement from Argentina.

The Inter Miami talisman has already begun to orchestrate his next monumental chapter, laying the enduring foundations for a future that will forever intertwine his immortal legacy with the very soul of the beautiful game.

Lionel Messi has officially brought his storied international career with Argentina to an end, accompanying his final appearance with an emotional farewell message to the nation.

In the 68th minute of his farewell match against Benin, Lionel Messi scored his 126th international goal for La Albiceleste.

Lionel Messi was moved to tears during Argentina's national anthem just before his farewell match against Benin at the Monumental.

With Lionel Messi bidding farewell to Argentina on Tuesday, coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Cristian "Cuti" Romero as the new captain.

Lionel Messi has retired from international soccer after 21 years with Argentina, leaving with 207 caps, 125 goals, 68 assists, six World Cups and six titles in an Argentina shirt.