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/ 9 days ago

Is Lionel Messi starting today in farewell match? Confirmed lineups for Argentina vs Benin in 2026 International friendly

On October 6, Argentina faces Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Lionel Messi's farewell match, and fans are wondering whether the captain will feature in the starting lineup.
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Neymar pays tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina farewell: ‘The world thanks you’

Neymar has paid tribute to Lionel Messi on the day the Argentina captain plays his final match for the national team.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell gets massive El Monumental spectacle with artists, fireworks, and surprises: Full show lineup and timings revealed

With a completely packed stadium, live music, incredible tributes, and a ton of special surprises in store, this is guaranteed to be a night fans will never forget.
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How many titles did Lionel Messi win with Argentina?

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.
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement: How his stats compare to Diego Maradona

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.
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Is Lionel Messi retiring from Inter Miami following his Argentina departure?

Lionel Messi is retiring from international soccer following his farewell with the Argentina national team, but is his Inter Miami career also over?
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Lionel Messi’s international retirement: Who will inherit the iconic number 10 in Argentina?

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.
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/ 11 days ago

Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Argentina vs Burkina Faso in 2026 International friendly game?

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.
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/ 12 days ago

Lionel Messi praised for one trait ahead of Argentina farewell as Cristian Romero delivers apparent Cristiano Ronaldo dig

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.
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/ 12 days ago

Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 cannot be retired by Argentina under FIFA rules, but surprising workaround to protect his legacy emerges

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.
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/ 13 days ago

Thomas Muller doubles down on Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time over Cristiano Ronaldo

Thomas Muller has settled the Lionel Messi-Cristinao Ronaldo GOAT debate once again.
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Lionel Messi ready to ‘pass the torch’ to Lamine Yamal in groundbreaking project planned for 2027

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.
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/ 13 days ago

Dibu Martinez drops a hint about who could inherit Lionel Messi’s No. 10 for Argentina

Emiliano Martínez may have dropped a hint about who takes over Lionel Messi's iconic No. 10 for Argentina.
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/ 14 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell schedule takes unexpected turn as Lionel Scaloni leaves door open for surprise return

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.
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/ 14 days ago

Lionel Messi’s legacy looms large as Lautaro Martinez reflects on Argentina’s next chapter

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