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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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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Comparing Erling Haaland’s stats at 26 to Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo at the same age
Erling Haaland turns 26 today. But how do his career statistics compare to era-defining icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when they were the same age? For the last generation, Messi and Ronaldo set a benchmark that will be almost impossible to reach. But when you distil…
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Rodri becomes the 7th player who completed football with every major honour: Messi, no Ronaldo…
Spain captain Rodri is now part of a very exclusive club of players that can claim to have completed football by getting their hands on every major trophy. There’s only Rodri and six others, in the entire history of football, that have won the World Cup, European Cup, a major…
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Spain hero on the brink of joining Messi & Bobby Charlton in World Cup club
Rodri is on the cusp of joining one of football’s most exclusive clubs after helping Spain reach the World Cup final.
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FIFA breaks its own unwritten rule before Lionel Messi's World Cup quarter-final
Lionel Messi's World Cup quarter-final has prompted FIFA to make an unprecedented referee decision after a tournament full of controversy.
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Lionel Messi equals Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup record in just two games
Lionel Messi has equalled his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally of five non-penalty goals at the World Cup in just two games at the 2026 tournament.
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Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? What your answer says about you
A Spanish study claims that the choice between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is not simply one of footballing preference.
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Ronaldo, Messi and the stars playing in their last ever World Cup
FootballTransfers runs through the big-name players who will be taking part in their final ever World Cup this summer.
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