1. CfR Pforzheim Overview

International retirement is not the end: four big dreams still on Lionel Messi's mind

From the Ballon d'Or to the 50th title

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Messi vs the people of Argentina: The GOAT's toughest battle

The Albiceleste captain ends his remarkable international career as a hero in his homeland, but he had to go through hell to win the love of his people

Maradona style: FIFA denies Argentina the chance to give Messi a historic tribute

He surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from international football.

Officially: the Egyptian Football Association settles Hossam Hassan's fate

The Doyen continues the journey

Spain v Argentina: Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Rodri is the Messi of Spanish football!' - De la Fuente hails midfielder

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has lavished praise on Rodri following the midfielder's high-profile switch from Manchester City to Barcelona this year. The national team boss proudly compared his midfield talisman to Lionel Messi, while also taking the opportunity to pay a glowing tribute to the legendary Argentine after his recent retirement from international football.

From his first red card to breaking the curse: unforgettable milestones in Messi's journey with Argentina

20 years of giving

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	FC 08 Villingen	4	2	0	2	11	7	4	6	L W L W
7	1. FC Muehlhausen	4	2	0	2	11	13	-2	6	W W L L
8	1. CfR Pforzheim	3	1	2	0	4	3	1	5	W D D
9	FV Ravensburg	4	1	2	1	4	4	0	5	W L D D
10	Turkischer SV Singen	4	1	1	2	2	3	-1	4	L L D W

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