'Eternal': Football world mourns Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement
Team-mates, football authorities and public figures paid tribute to the player many consider the greatest of all time. Leer más
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Lionel Messi: Architect of Argentina’s greatest joys
From painful defeats to World Cup glory, Argentina's captain leaves behind an enduring legacy. Leer más
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Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career
A look back at some of the moments that defined Messi's career with his country. Leer más
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Messi era ends in Argentina as star retires after World Cup final loss
Superstar confirms his retirement from Argentina’s national team after more than two decades, marking the end of an era. Leer más
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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday, ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his place in the pantheon of the game's greatest ever…
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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina.“It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi said on his…
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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
National team skipper announces he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final; "It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," he reveals in post on Instagram.…
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Lionel Messi scores 4 goals, adds assist to lead Inter Miami to 7-1 romp over Montreal
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored three times in the second half to finish off his first four-goal effort in MLS play while adding an assist, and Inter Miami scored six unaswered goals in a 7-1 romp over CF Montreal on Saturday night.Messi snapped a 1-1 tie in the 40th minute…
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León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila's two goals as Messi returns after father’s death
MIAMI (AP) — Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Inter Miami, which saw star Lionel Messi return following the death of his father.Messi started the second half…
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Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.“I don't know what I'm…
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Lionel Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father
Grieving superstar says he is unsure about playing on “much longer” after death of his father; Emotional tribute reveals depth of their relationship, with skipper saying he doesn’t know “how to go on.” Leer más
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Neymar ‘set to join’ Messi at Inter Miami in January
Inter Miami are set to sign another superstar, with Neymar ready to join Lionel Messi and Casemiro at the star-studded MLS franchise, according to a former Brazil international.
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Can Kylian Mbappe one day break Lionel Messi’s record as Europe’s all-time top goalscorer?
Lionel Messi is the all-time top goalscorer in the history of Europe’s five major leagues – but could his record one day be broken by Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe? It’s an astonishing record. Messi waved goodbye to European football back in the summer of…
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The top 10 goalscorers in the history of Europe’s top five leagues: Kane 7th, Messi or Ronaldo top?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo unsurprisingly lead Europe’s major leagues for the most goals scored. But which of them comes out on top? The likes of Alan Shearer, Raul and Francesco Totti are rightly recognised as some of the greatest forwards of the modern era, but…
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How many goals has Lionel Messi scored in his career?
Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player in football history, but how many goals has he scored during his entire career?
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No Messi, no problem: Casemiro gives Inter Miami fans something to celebrate
Casemiro impressed on his Inter Miami debut as Lionel Messi sat out the MLS fixture with CF Montreal on Saturday.
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Could Lionel Messi win the 2026 Ballon d'Or?
Could Lionel Messi become the first active Major League Soccer player to win the Ballon d'Or
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Which players have scored in the most World Cup tournaments?
The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe all looking to star in North America.
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