Is Josh Sargent Playing His Way Out of USMNT Rejection? The Toronto FC striker, once a USMNT World Cup star, scored his first professional hat trick on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Lionel Messi Sets Latest MLS Record in Starring Performance vs. Ex-Barcelona Manager Inter Miami walked away with a 2–2 draw at Nu Stadium on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Messi Retired the No. 10 Shirt From His Body — Can Argentina Retire It From the Game? Messi's Argentina exit reopens a 25-year fight over the No. 10 jersey Maradona made iconic, and the FIFA rule that may block a tribute again. Latin Times · Sep 5
When Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Could Play Against—or With—Each Other The two icons have not shared the pitch in three years, but that could change this December. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
The Messi economy: Life after Argentina is still big money for the 'Little Magician' Lionel Messi's brand value grows as his football career nears its end. His global recognition and consistent excellence attract major international brands. His move to Inter Miami significantly boosted Major League Soccer's commercial appeal. Messi's established narrative provides brands with a ready-made story to share. His cultural memory ensures his… The Economic Times · Sep 4
The Winners and Losers of the 2026 MLS Summer Transfer Window The race for the 2026 MLS Cup is heating up, and some teams have made key moves to push ahead. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
IShowSpeed devastated after hearing about Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football IShowSpeed was left visibly devastated after learning that Lionel Messi had officially retired from Argentina international football. During a livestream, Speed watched Fabrizio Romano’s announcement and struggled to believe it, repeatedly asking if the transfer journalist was lying. Messi, 39, made the decision after Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final loss… The Times of India · Sep 3
Lionel Messi’s FIFA/EA FC Rating History In EA FC 27, Lionel Messi has climbed back among the game’s elite after a notable ratings drop in the previous edition. Sports Illustrated · Sep 3
Mike Dean appears to blow the whistle on himself over in-match game claims In today’s Football Daily: A former and, er, current whistleblower The Guardian - UK · Sep 3
Why FIFA Won’t Allow Argentina to Retire Lionel Messi’s No. 10 Shirt The iconic Albiceleste No. 10 is vacant following Messi’s decision to quit international soccer. Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Where is the transfer window still open? Nine countries Premier League clubs can still sell to The Premier League transfer deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, and more FourFourTwo · Sep 2
War chests, deal sheets and online meltdowns: anatomy of a deadline day In today’s Football Daily: Transfers. Loads of them The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Which footballer has had the most trophy-laden club career? Plus: brothers playing in England’s top four tiers, shirt-hogging sponsors, and goalkeepers sent off upfield The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Three Candidates to Be Argentina’s Next No. 10 After Lionel Messi As the Argentinian legend exits the global stage, who is waiting in the wings? Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 ‘Look Back’—David Beckham Delivers Heartfelt Message to Lionel Messi Amid Retirement Messi may be hanging up his Argentina jersey for good, but his relationship with Beckham is just beginning.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Lionel Messi’s Full Argentina Record, Every Trophy Won The greatest player of all time has officially retired from international soccer.
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 Lionel Messi in his 30s was one of the best international players ever In the decade after his short-lived first retirement, the Argentina talisman upended previous narratives and solidified his place in history
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Messi's Argentina Career Over? Kalshi Prediction Market Says Yes Kalshi adjusted its price on Messi's retirement with his announcement.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 ‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022
Reason · Sep 1 2,400 Baseball Games for the Price of 1 Fake wide receivers running scams, Djokovic bounced, Messi retires, The Giving Tree wasn't about stadium subsidies, and more…
International Business Times UK · Sep 1 Why Did Lionel Messi Retire From Argentina? Football Star Cites World Cup Loss And Father's Death Lionel Messi has retired from international football, ending a 21-year career with Argentina marked by a World Cup win, personal loss, and a legacy as the nation's top scorer.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Tottenham and the rapid disappearance of their club hype man In today’s Football Daily: Oh Spurs (part 236)
Radio France Internationale · Sep 1 No more Messi nights for Argentina as skipper says adios to national squad Fifa president Gianni Infantino led the tributes to Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football just over a month after playing in the 2026 World Cup final.
Latin Times · Sep 1 Messi Comes Out as the Ultimate Potterhead: Fans Discover His International Soccer Goodbye Letter Was Written With a Harry Potter Pen Lionel Messi needed three handwritten pages to say goodbye to Argentina's national team. But amid the emotional reflections, crossed-out words, and memories spanning more than two decades, fans found one small detail that added an unexpected touch of magic to the moment.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 The First Three Key Tasks For Inter Miami’s New Manager Inter Miami have a massive hill to climb if they hope to challenge for regular-season MLS supremacy.