Rising from the ashes of early heartbreak to become the immortal captain of a golden generation, the maestro leaves behind a glittering empire of shattered records and ultimate glory, a breathtaking legacy that echoes into eternity.

With Diego Maradona’s legacy having shaped the standard for Argentina’s greatest players for generations, Messi’s farewell naturally invites another look at where his remarkable career stands alongside his country’s most iconic soccer figure.

Lionel Messi is retiring from international soccer following his farewell with the Argentina national team, but is his Inter Miami career also over?

With Lionel Messi set to play his final international match on October 6 against Benin at the Estadio Monumental, Argentina face the symbolic challenge of passing on the most famous shirt in world soccer.

Lionel Messi is the high-profile absentee for Argentina in today's match against Burkina Faso at the Estadio Monumental, leaving supporters asking why the captain is not taking the pitch for La Albiceleste.

Cristian Romero has highlighted one defining quality of Messi’s leadership, with his comments also appearing to contain an indirect reference to Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal’s veteran superstar faces uncertainty over his own international future.

Argentina's friendly against Burkina Faso took a bizarre turn hours before kickoff, with reports indicating the Albiceleste will face the African side's U-23 squad instead.

FIFA rules prevent Argentina from permanently retiring the number for major tournaments, yet there is another way the national team could keep Messi's famous shirt untouched under certain circumstances.

Burkina Faso's national team remains stranded in Morocco just days before its scheduled friendly against Argentina in Buenos Aires, with players reportedly reluctant to make the trip.

The two Barcelona icons have followed dramatically different paths, but their careers could soon intersect away from the pitch in a project designed to underline the changing face of the sport.

Emiliano Martínez may have dropped a hint about who takes over Lionel Messi's iconic No. 10 for Argentina.

The 39-year-old is preparing to say goodbye to the national team, yet the coach has left the door open for a possibility that could give Messi one more moment on the pitch before his official farewell.

Lautaro Martinez called Lionel Messi irreplaceable as Argentina prepares to enter a new era following his farewell match.

With the 39-year-old set to make one final appearance for the national team, the coach has made a significant decision surrounding one of the most recognizable symbols of Messi's legacy.

Argentina face Bolivia at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba for an International friendly, but La Albiceleste will take the pitch without Lionel Messi.