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Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that his players were denied the chance to exchange shirts or take photos with Lionel Messi following his final international appearance. The 39-year-old bowed out of Argentina duty on Tuesday with a goal in a comfortable friendly victory over the African nation.

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has paid a heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi following the legendary forward's final international appearance for Argentina. The 39-year-old concluded his illustrious career with the national team during an emotional 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.

A major scandal has erupted in the world of South American football coaching as Alejandro Mancuso, former assistant to Diego Maradona, faces allegations of operating a fraudulent licence scheme. The controversy has implicated several high-profile names who reportedly bypassed official channels to obtain their credentials.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is making a determined push to retain trusted assistant Walter Samuel ahead of their 2030 World Cup cycle. With the national setup already adjusting to life without talisman Lionel Messi, the tactician is eager to maintain continuity on his bench before Samuel's current contract reaches its conclusion in December.