‘Who Does He Think He Is?’—Lionel Messi Put on Blast by Ex-Barcelona President Messi’s frosty relationship with Joan Laporta has been dragged back up. Sports Illustrated · Oct 12
Lionel Messi Names USMNT Youngster Among 10 Future Stars The Argentina legend has a mixed history when it comes to these predictions. Sports Illustrated · Oct 12
Chelsea’s Desperate Midfield Search Leads Xabi Alonso Back to Spain—Report The Blues have a midfield need and a reportedly interested in the 29-year-old Dutchman. Sports Illustrated · Oct 9
MLS Commissioner Reveals How Lionel Messi, David Beckham Changed the League Forever The two superstars lead a long list of big names who have made Major League Soccer their home. Sports Illustrated · Oct 9
The Two International Games Lionel Messi Played Against Cristiano Ronaldo The two met many times at club level but only twice while representing their countries. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
Harry Kane’s MLS Future Gets a Boost From League Commissioner MLS commissioner Don Garber is elated at Harry Kane considering a move to U.S. soccer in the future. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
‘Only Thing Missing’—Lionel Messi Urged to Consider Transfer After Argentina Retirement The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has done pretty much everything in the sport. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
MLS boss urges Harry Kane to follow Messi and Beckham before NFL dream Harry Kane shows no signs of slowing down after he marked his record-equalling England appearance with two goals The Independent UK · Oct 8
Lionel Messi’s 21 years with Argentina: The numbers behind his international career Lionel Messi concluded his international career with Argentina following a 3-0 victory over Benin. He played for the national team for over two decades, participating in six World Cups. Throughout his tenure, Messi scored 126 international goals, greatly surpassing the previous record held by Gabriel Batistuta. His final match came… The Economic Times · Oct 8
'You earned that love': Messi's wife pens heartfelt message after football icon bids farewell to international football Antonela Roccuzzo expressed her emotions on Instagram after Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina against Benin. The match ended in a 3-0 victory for Argentina, with Messi contributing a goal and two assists. Roccuzzo praised Messi for his dedication and humility throughout his international career. The farewell was celebrated with… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Why Are Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Ending Their International Careers So Differently? As Messi gets a heroes send off, acrimony threatens Ronaldo’s farewell. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
Young couple’s ‘awkward’ moment steals show at Messi’s Argentina farewell A young couple’s “awkward” moment stole the show at Lionel Messi’s Argentina farewell. The Independent UK · Oct 7
Cristiano Ronaldo Pays Touching Tribute to Lionel Messi After Emotional Retirement The Portugal international put rivalry aside to honor Lionel Messi. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery Jorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week The Guardian - US · Oct 7
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 What Next for Lionel Messi After Argentina Retirement? Messi’s international career finished with an emotional sendoff in Buenos Aires.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 The Portugal ‘Suspension’ Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face Ronaldo’s near-2000-word statement suggested he expects punishment for leaving the Portugal camp.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 Harry Kane Joins Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Club on Record-Equaling Night England’s record goalscorer joined Peter Shilton on 125 international caps in the Three Lions’ 3–0 victory over Czechia.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter In today’s Football Daily: Lionel Messi bows out gracefully, while Cristiano Ronaldo takes a different approach
Latin Times · Oct 7 Messi Ends His Argentina Career With a Goal, 2 Assists, and 85,000 Tears — Final Cap Reveals Man Behind Legend Messi bowed out with a penalty and two assists in a 3–0 win over Benin. Here's everything you need to know about the farewell, the grief, and what's next.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 Conspiracies, Predictions, Tears: Five Takeaways From Lionel Messi’s Farewell Speech Messi opened up the 2026 World Cup conspiracy theory which hung over his final competitive match for Argentina.
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Lionel Messi Remembers Late Father Jorge in Tearful Farewell Speech After Final Argentina Game Lionel Messi became emotional during his final Argentina appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin before thanking supporters and remembering his late father, Jorge.
France 24 · Oct 7 Israeli papers commemorate October 7 attacks, three years on PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad. Also, the Argentinian press waves off Lionel Messi after his last international match. Finally, a…
International Business Times UK · Oct 7 Who Inherits Messi's No. 10? Argentina Star Breaks Down in Tears Ahead of Emotional Farewell Match Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his emotional Argentina farewell as the team honoured his 21-year international career before a 3–0 win over Benin.
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Has Lionel Messi retired? Latest on future plans after Argentina farewell Icon delivers emotional Argentina farewell - but arguably football’s greatest career isn’t over just yet
Sports Illustrated · Oct 7 Ballon d'Or: Every Winner by Country A total of 21 countries have produced players who have won the Ballon d’Or.