Lionel Scaloni has admitted that the Argentina national team will never be the same again as the legendary Lionel Messi prepares for his final appearance in the famous blue and white stripes. The World Cup-winning manager reflected on his captain's unique influence following a dominant friendly victory at El Monumental.
Emiliano Martinez has opened up on the "massive void" Lionel Messi will leave when he retires from international football. The Chelsea goalkeeper expressed his pride in helping the captain achieve World Cup glory while emphasising the need for the next generation to step up in his absence.
Enzo Fernandez has called on Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure as Argentina manager ahead of a daunting generational transition. The Manchester City midfielder believes retaining the tactician is vital for the Albiceleste as they brace for life without talismanic captain Lionel Messi, whose imminent retirement marks the end of an era.
Burkina Faso have secured a last-minute chartered plane to Buenos Aires, yet their exhibition clash against Lionel Scaloni's side still faces major uncertainty. Severe travel delays from Morocco alongside squad departures have plunged the weekend fixture into chaos, leaving event organisers racing against time before the scheduled kick-off in Argentina.
Lionel Messi has returned to Argentine soil as he prepares to say a final, emotional goodbye to the national team. The legendary number 10 landed in Rosario via private jet on Friday morning, marking the beginning of the end for one of the most storied international careers in the history of the beautiful game.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has deployed an eight-man private security team to Kolkata ahead of Saturday's historic exhibition against India. The five-time world champions are taking no chances with squad safety, enforcing rigorous precautions to avoid a repeat of the fan disorder that marred Lionel Messi's visit to Salt Lake Stadium.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has expanded his growing football empire by officially taking over Spanish second division side Eldense. The landmark deal sees the Argentina legend acquire his first professional club in Spain, though regulatory approval and existing ownership rules could yet create potential complications further down the line.
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez has admitted that the squad is bracing for a highly emotional evening as the era of Lionel Messi draws to a close. Following a dominant friendly victory over Bolivia, the Inter star turned his focus toward the upcoming tribute match for the national team's greatest ever player.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is preparing for life without Lionel Messi as the legendary forward approaches his international farewell. The iconic No. 10 shirt will remain vacant for now, with the coach ready to experiment tactically against Bolivia in Cordoba.
AS Roma have taken the controversial decision to block Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from travelling to Argentina to attend Lionel Messi’s international farewell. Despite the magnitude of the event in Buenos Aires, the Giallorossi have prioritised their domestic commitments over the emotional celebration of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The Argentine Football Association has announced a poignant tribute to Lionel Messi by leaving his iconic No. 10 jersey vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. The legendary forward is set to pull on the famous shirt one last time in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental this October.
Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has finally opened up about the emotional conversation he shared with Lionel Messi following the 2026 World Cup final. The teenage superstar was seen embracing the Argentine GOAT in a moment that truly felt like the ultimate changing of the guard in global football.
Lionel Messi’s brilliance was cancelled out as Inter Miami fell to a 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. A late capitulation, punctuated by Santiago Morales’ dismissal, allowed the hosts to snatch all three points in stoppage time.
