'I'm going to miss you' – Messi thanks Argentina fans after 'painful' retirement
Messi bids emotional farewell after final match with Albiceleste; "Playing for Argentina is the greatest thing that can happen to you," he tells fans.
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Messi says he already misses playing for Argentina
Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, skipper says he is already missing wearing Argentina’s shirt. Leer más
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Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin
BUENOS AIRES., Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where the crowd offered a deafening final ovation…
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Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi shares his emotions and skills as he bids farewell to Argentina's national team; Star scores and assists two in 3-0 win over Benin at the Monumental. Leer más
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Records upon records: Lionel Messi's numbers with Argentina
Skipper, who ended his international career against Benin in a farewell friendly, is Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. Leer más
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Argentina thrash Bolivia as new faces emerge for post-Messi era
Albiceleste enjoys comfortable 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia; Lautaro Martínez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero and Jose ‘Flaco’ López on scoresheet as Argentina begin rebuilding. Leer más
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Argentina run riot against Bolivia in first post-World Cup friendly
National team takes its first steps without Lionel Messi; Albiceleste ease to a 4-0 victory in Córdoba as a new generation begins to emerge Leer más
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