Roma confirmed that Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina won't travel to Buenos Aires for Lionel Messi's farewell match against Benin on October 6.

The possibility would bring an unexpected twist to the closing stages of a career that has already delivered almost every major individual and team honor available.

Lionel Messi produced another piece of brilliance, bending a free kick into the net from an almost impossible angle near the edge of the pitch to pull Inter Miami level at 1–1 against the Columbus Crew.

Lionel Messi remains available for Inter Miami's clash with Columbus Crew before departing for Argentina's farewell match against Benin.

Lamine Yamal revealed what he told Lionel Messi in their emotional embrace after Spain's World Cup final win.

Lionel Scaloni confirmed Cristian "Cuti" Romero as Argentina's new captain ahead of Lionel Messi's farewell match against Benin.

The 39-year-old remains among the leading names in the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation after another productive season for club and country, but his relationship with the individual prize appears to have changed considerably over the years.

Lionel Scaloni revealed he personally pushed for Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell to happen now, rather than waiting for a later date.

The Frenchman recently discussed the impact of his former Barcelona teammate, with the true value of Messi's guidance evident in his overall evolution on the pitch.

Dybala has received a personal invitation from Messi to attend Argentina's meeting with Benin on October 6, but his potential appearance in Buenos Aires is becoming increasingly complicated.

Thiago Almada and Juan Foyth were ruled out of Argentina's upcoming friendlies through injury, leaving Lionel Messi without two teammates for his farewell match against Benin.

Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his growing MLS legacy, putting his name alongside Denis Bouanga in a statistical club that contains only two players.

Inter Miami will be without seven players on national team duty for their clash with Columbus Crew, on top of an already thin squad due to injuries, though Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will still be available.

Lionel Messi scored his 75th career free-kick in Inter Miami's draw with San Diego FC, moving into outright second place on the all-time list and just four goals shy of the record.

Lamine Yamal says the Ballon d'Or should reward style over goals, pointing to Messi and Ronaldinho as his model.