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Video: Lionel Messi scores 126th goal with Argentina in international farewell match vs Benin

In the 68th minute of his farewell match against Benin, Lionel Messi scored his 126th international goal for La Albiceleste.
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Video: Lionel Messi in tears during Argentina’s national anthem in international farewell match

Lionel Messi was moved to tears during Argentina's national anthem just before his farewell match against Benin at the Monumental.
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Who is the new captain of Argentina national team after the retirement of Lionel Messi?

With Lionel Messi bidding farewell to Argentina on Tuesday, coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Cristian "Cuti" Romero as the new captain.
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Lionel Messi retires from international soccer: Total stats, goals, and caps with Argentina

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.
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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina with a goal in 3-0 victory over Benin

Lionel Messi bid farewell to international duty in Argentina's 3-0 victory over against Benin in which he scored the final goal of the night.
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Harry Kane joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive list after scoring his 90th goal for England

Harry Kane has reached 90 goals for England, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a very small group of players to hit that mark at international level.
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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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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he will not retire from Portugal as Jorge Jesus feud truth finally emerges

The 41-year-old captain has offered his own detailed version of events, revealing how a series of conversations and broken agreements turned a promising relationship into one of the biggest controversies surrounding the national team.
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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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Why is Bukayo Saka not playing for England vs Czechia in Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League?

Bukayo Saka has been left out of England's starting lineup for Tuesday's Nations League clash with Czechia at Wembley, with Thomas Tuchel opting to rotate his squad for the final match of the international break. The Arsenal winger's absence from the XI comes just three days after he scored twice in England's historic 7-0 rout […]
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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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Christian Pulisic among Milan stars put on notice as Ruben Amorim reveals ruthless selection rule

Amorim’s latest message to his squad suggests Pulisic cannot afford to relax.
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes major demand to return to Portugal as his stance on Jorge Jesus emerges

The 41-year-old forward and Jorge Jesus appear to be at an impasse, with Ronaldo’s position reportedly becoming clearer after Portugal’s coach and federation publicly insisted that the door remains open for his return.