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/ 44 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo makes Portugal history with 24th consecutive season call-up: How his incredible run compares to Lionel Messi and Argentina

At 41, the Al-Nassr forward remains part of the national team under new head coach Jorge Jesus, extending a remarkable run that dates back more than two decades and puts another piece of his international longevity into focus.
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/ 44 days ago

Lionel Messi’s farewell games will help Argentina’s suspended World Cup players serve bans

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentina national team during the upcoming triple header of friendlies, closing out a cycle in which he leaves as the team's all-time leading scorer and assist provider, having led his country to its third World Cup title. Argentina will face Bolivia on September 30 […]
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/ 45 days ago

Harry Kane highlights the quality behind Lionel Messi’s impact on Argentina’s World Cup run

Harry Kane opened up on his embrace with Lionel Messi after England's World Cup semifinal loss, pointing to one specific quality he believes fueled Argentina's success.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi face different international futures as Jorge Jesus makes four Portugal changes for UEFA Nations League

While Messi is preparing for an emotional farewell with Argentina, Ronaldo's international story has taken a different turn, with the arrival of Jesus opening another chapter for Portugal's all-time leading scorer.
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/ 46 days ago

Lionel Messi reaches 100 goals in 115 Inter Miami games: How many matches did it take him with Barcelona and Argentina?

By needing 115 games to score 100 goals at Inter Miami, questions rose on how many games Lionel Messi had to go through to reach that same landmark with FC Barcelona and Argentina.
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/ 46 days ago

Rodrigo De Paul picks Inter Miami and Argentina’s Lionel Messi to win Ballon d’Or for key reason

Lionel Messi was chosen as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or for his Inter Miami and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul due to an specific reason.
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/ 47 days ago

Luis De La Fuente’s new Spain deal makes him better paid than Argentina’s Scaloni but still far below Brazil’s Ancelotti

Set to sign a new deal with Spain, Luis De La Fuente's new salary is reportedly set to position him above Argentina's Scaloni but still far from Brazil's Ancelotti.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina World Cup comeback over England still haunts Thomas Tuchel months later

Lionel Messi and Argentina delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 World Cup when they overturned a late deficit to beat England 2-1 in the semifinal in Atlanta, a result that denied the Three Lions their first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years. Months later, the wound still hasn't closed […]
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/ 48 days ago

AFA president reveals date for Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell to Argentina national team

AFA president Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia confirmed that Lionel Messi will play his farewell match with Argentina on October 6 against Benin at El Monumental.
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/ 48 days ago

Lionel Messi officially included in Scaloni’s call-up list for September and October friendlies for farewell game

With Argentina friendlies officially confirmed, Lionel Messi has been included in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man list for the legend to have a farewell game in the September and October games.
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/ 49 days ago

Argentina’s first rivals without Lionel Messi reportedly confirmed ahead of FIFA’s green light

While waiting for FIFA's green light for the official announcement, the first Argentina rivals without Lionel Messi have been reportedly confirmed.
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/ 51 days ago

Lionel Messi’s remarkable 19-year-old Argentine record falls as Franco Mastantuono makes European history

Franco Mastantuono produced a sensational performance for Fiorentina against Venezia on Friday, creating a new piece of history that had remained untouched for almost two decades.
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/ 53 days ago

Lionel Scaloni reportedly leaves door open to Argentina renewal amid reports of unpaid bonuses

With reports claiming unpaid bonuses, Lionel Scaloni has reportedly left the door open to continue as Argentina head coach.
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/ 53 days ago

Lionel Scaloni is set to face the departure of Walter Samuel from his Argentina coaching staff

Walter Samuel is reportedly set to leave Lionel Scaloni's Argentina coaching staff after 2026 to pursue his own head coaching career in Europe.
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/ 53 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement could be one of the reasons Lionel Scaloni won’t sign a contract renewal

Lionel Scaloni's contract renewal with Argentina is reportedly complicated by lingering doubts, unpaid bonuses and disputes over the quality of upcoming friendly opponents.