FootballBenin’s players join Messi’s last tango
As Lionel Messi prepares for his final match with Argentina at the Monumental, Benin’s players have made their admiration clear.
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FootballUrdapilleta fears Messi’s international retirement
The record points-scorer of France’s professional-era championship has shared his anxiety at the prospect of Lionel Messi leaving Argentina’s national team. Messi’s final match for the Albiceleste is scheduled for next Tuesday.
FootballValencia gives Guido Rodríguez permission to attend Messi tribute
The midfielder can travel to Argentina during the international break for events marking Lionel Messi’s farewell to the national team. He will not play in the match scheduled for October 6.
GeneralLamine Yamal: “I never think: ‘I want to be better than Pelé, better than Messi’”
The Barcelona star winger says he wants to join football’s biggest names without measuring himself against Lionel Messi or Pelé. His ambition is to build his own legend.
FootballArgentina: Messi’s teammates brace for “very difficult” farewell on 6 October
Lionel Messi’s final fixture with Argentina is scheduled for 6 October against Benin, with a special shirt already planned. In Buenos Aires, several of his teammates spoke of their emotions ahead of the occasion.
FootballLionel Messi to bid farewell to Argentina on 6 October, Scaloni expected to stay
Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina against Benin at River Plate’s stadium in Buenos Aires. Lionel Scaloni, who had left his future open after the 2026 Cup final, is close to extending his contract.