Lionel Messi

Scaloni says he did his best to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell

FILE PHOTO: File Photo: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina Training - Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, Elche, Spain - November 13, 2025 Argentina's Lionel Messi with coach Lionel Scaloni during training REUTERS/Pablo Morano/File Photo/File Photo

Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a third World Cup title in 2022.

Harry Kane proud of achievements, not giving too much thought to Ballon d’Or

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane could be the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.

Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami in Campeones Cup victory

FILE PHOTO: Sep 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a shot on goal during the second half against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images/File Photo

Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance following international retirement

Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts after missing a chance to score during a Major League Soccer match on Sept 12 between Inter Miami and Nashville in Miami, Florida.

Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense

Sep 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on against Atlanta United during the first half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Lionel Messi agrees deal to purchase Spanish second-tier side Eldense

Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi in action on Sept 5.

Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha gets Yashin nomination

Sep 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on against Atlanta United during the first half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Messi sets up Miami goal in first game since Argentina retirement

Sep 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball against Atlanta United during the second half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Argentina to honour retiring superstar Lionel Messi with 10th-minute tribute

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a runner-up finish in the 2026 World Cup.

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