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Prestianni reveals what he told Messi in emotional Argentina farewell

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has detailed his pitchside exchange with Lionel Messi during Argentina's 3-0 win against Benin. The 20-year-old was an unused substitute on the night, admitting he was starstruck by being part of the squad and revealing he made sure to embrace the veteran to thank him for his service during his final international bow.

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CONMEBOL president Dominguez fuels talk of Messi ending career at Newell's

The footballing world stood still as Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell to international football at the Estadio Monumental, but the conversation has already shifted to his next move. While the legendary playmaker remains tied to Inter Miami, the dream of a homecoming to his boyhood club is being kept alive by one of South America's most powerful figures.

Benin allegedly 'treated like mere props' in Messi farewell

The Benin football federation has reportedly been left furious over their treatment following Lionel Messi's international farewell in Buenos Aires. Discontent has surfaced after claims emerged that the visiting African delegation were blocked from swapping shirts, taking photographs, or receiving financial incentives despite featuring in the high-profile exhibition.

Messi named honorary River Plate member after international farewell

Lionel Messi has received formal recognition from River Plate following his final international appearance on domestic soil against Benin. The Argentine heavyweights marked the historic occasion by presenting the iconic playmaker with club honours inside the Estadio Monumental, celebrating his enduring bond with the nation's premier football cathedral.

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The president of Burkina Faso defies FIFA after the Argentina crisis: we will intervene in the football federation

The Burkina Faso stars refused to play the match after their flight to Argentina was postponed.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Borussia Dortmund	4	4	0	0	9	2	7	12	W W W W
2	Bayern Munich	4	3	1	0	14	2	12	10	W W D W
3	Freiburg	4	3	1	0	12	3	9	10	D W W W
4	Augsburg	4	2	1	1	11	6	5	7	L D W W
5	Bayer Leverkusen	4	2	1	1	10	5	5	7	W D W L

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Prestianni reveals what he told Messi in emotional Argentina farewell

CONMEBOL president Dominguez fuels talk of Messi ending career at Newell's

Benin allegedly 'treated like mere props' in Messi farewell

Messi named honorary River Plate member after international farewell

The president of Burkina Faso defies FIFA after the Argentina crisis: we will intervene in the football federation

Messi to his friend: I will miss finding the back of your net with goals

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