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Lautaro visits boyhood club Racing as Inter ace talks Messi farewell

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez took time out during international duty to return to his former side Racing Club ahead of their derby clash. The striker, who was warmly greeted by club president Diego Milito, subsequently spoke about the national team's looming transitional phase as Lionel Messi approaches his final farewell match against Benin.

'One last match' - Messi prepares for Argentina farewell

Lionel Messi has shared an emotional message ahead of his final match for Argentina, as the national team prepare to host Benin for his official farewell. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will take to the pitch for his country one last time in October wearing a special kit, giving fans a final opportunity to celebrate his historic international career and World Cup triumph.

Africa Cup of Nations Winners and losers GFX

Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations. However, even by the tournament's extraordinary standards, the final of the 2025 edition was like nothing we've ever seen before - albeit not in a good way. In the 93rd minute of a tense but largely uneventful encounter in Rabat, Senegal had a goal from Ismaila Sarr very harshly disallowed for a perceived foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi beforehand. Just moments later, Morocco were awarded a penalty after an invention by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who had spotted a minor tug on Brahim Diaz's shirt by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Benin vs Botswana: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Benin and Botswana, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Congo vs Benin: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Congo and Benin, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Five Premier League stars endure flight chaos on cracked plane

Five Premier League players - including Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey - were among those to endure flight chaos after jetting out of Nigeria's latest 2026 World Cup qualifier. There was midair mayhem during that journey as a cracked windscreen forced the plane that the Super Eagles were travelling on to make an emergency landing. Said trip was eventually completed some 12 hours later than initially planned.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Persija Jakarta	3	3	0	0	4	1	3	9	W W W
4	Borneo Samarinda	4	2	0	2	3	4	-1	6	W L W L
5	Persib Bandung	3	2	0	1	6	4	2	6	W L W
6	Bali United FC	3	2	0	1	6	2	4	6	L W W
7	Persebaya Surabaya	3	1	2	0	3	2	1	5	D W D

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