Lionel Messi has accepted that Argentina's 2026 World Cup extra-time defeat to Spain was a part of his football journey.

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Two more stars have been confirmed for Carlos Tévez’s farewell match at La Bombonera, and they are none other than Lionel Messi and Juan Román Riquelme. The match will take place on December 20. I ...

For years, there were people in Argentina who criticised Messi, scorned him, rejected him and even booed him, but he now bows out a legend ...

Ronaldinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s farewell to the national team, reflecting on the remarkable journey they shared during the early stages of the Barcelona ...

MIAMI, United States — Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. The 39-year-old forward who won ...

In boxing, some say the classiest way to go out is on your back, staring at the lights. Everyone loves a fairytale ending, but there is a certain closure that comes with bowing out in defeat.

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi announced on Monday his retirement from the men’s national football team, sparking a cascade of reactions across the sports world and Argentina. One of the ...

A new week, a new edition of Messi-Ronaldo watch. And they've both been scoring. Here's what Messrs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been up to this past week: Lionel Messi has announced his ...