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Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina
Watch every World Cup goal scored by Lionel Messi, as the Argentina forward retires from international football.
October 7, 2026A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future
BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.
October 5, 2026Lionel Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami in Campeones Cup win over Cruz Azul - Reuters
Lionel Messi scores 100th goal for Inter Miami in Campeones Cup win over Cruz Azul Reuters
September 17, 2026Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.
September 15, 2026Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi
The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi's international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend.
September 3, 2026Paredes puts question mark over Argentina future
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says it is going to be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country in the wake of his 10-match international ban.
September 2, 2026Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi - Reuters
Former Argentina forward Lionel Messi Reuters
August 31, 2026Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
August 31, 2026Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death
Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.
August 13, 2026Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father
Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
August 9, 2026Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
August 8, 2026Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire - Reuters
Argentine football prez: Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire Reuters
August 8, 2026Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’ - Reuters
Lionel Messi thanks Argentina fans: ‘Wound will take time to heal’ Reuters
July 21, 2026Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
July 20, 2026Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
July 20, 2026I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
July 19, 2026Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
July 19, 2026Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
July 18, 2026Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims World Cup final opponents Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents".
July 18, 2026In Lamine Yamal's old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride - Reuters
In Lamine Yamal's old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride Reuters
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Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina
There was an error Watch every World Cup goal scored by Lionel Messi, as the Argentina forward retires from international football. READ MORE: Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a g
A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future
This sign praising Cristiano Ronaldo and criticising Jorge Jesus was placed outside Benfica's stadium As Lionel Messi prepares to get a hero's farewell for his successful international career, Cristi
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Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly
Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to internatio
Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi
Lionel Messi played a key role in knocking England out of the 2026 World Cup in the semi-finals The Argentine league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football
Paredes puts question mark over Argentina future
Leandro Paredes plays his club football for Argentinian side Boca Juniors Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says it is going to be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country in the wa
Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'
Messi says ending his Argentina career 'hurts me deeply' Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but "the time has
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Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death
Lionel Messi is an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire. Messi's father Jo
Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father
Lionel Messi travelled to Argentina following the death of his father Jorge Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, as his t
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Jorge Messi helped his son Lionel win the Ballon d'Or a record eight times and the best player of the tournament trophy as Argentina won the 2022 World Cup Lionel Messi's father Jorge has died at the
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Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Messi has won one of the three World Cup finals he has played in Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal may have lifted the World Cup but it is his little brother Keyne who appears to have stolen the spotlight. The three-year-old quickly become an internet sensation afte
I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism
Lionel Messi is set to line up for Argentina against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final According to many fans, social media timelines and corners of the internet, Fifa wants Argentina and Lionel Mess
Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Lionel Messi has scored 15 of his 21 World Cup goals in 2022 and 2026 Argentina are one win away from sporting immortality. Lionel Scaloni's side are bidding to become just the third team to win suc
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
'I have no regrets' - Tuchel England head coach Thomas Tuchel has defended his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference. Addressing the media
Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far Spain defender Aymeric Laporte claims Argentina are a team that "likes to leave a mark on their opponents" and "that sort of thing shouldn't be allo
Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Argentina have made the quarter-finals after winning 3-2 in the first two knockout rounds Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title - and they have needed to. After b