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Weekly sports quiz: What was odd about Messi's Argentina debut?
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
October 8, 2026Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.
October 7, 2026Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class - Reuters
Messi signs off in tears after one last Argentina master class Reuters
October 7, 2026Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
October 6, 2026Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club
Argentine football great Lionel Messi becomes the owner of Spanish second division club CD Eldense.
October 1, 2026Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance following international retirement - Reuters
Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance following international retirement Reuters
September 15, 2026Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.
September 9, 2026How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened
Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.
August 31, 2026Argentina's Messi ends international career - Reuters
Argentina's Messi ends international career Reuters
August 31, 2026No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina - Reuters
No fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina Reuters
August 31, 2026Messi scores emotional first goal since father's death - Reuters
Messi scores emotional first goal since father's death Reuters
August 20, 2026Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, are star names a bigger draw than clubs for young fans?
August 15, 2026Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game - Reuters
Messi pens emotional tribute to late father, questions own future in the game Reuters
August 12, 2026Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina - Reuters
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina Reuters
August 8, 2026Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.
July 21, 2026Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain - Reuters
Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain Reuters
July 20, 2026Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.
July 20, 2026Argentina run out of late Messi miracles against Spanish machine - Reuters
Argentina run out of late Messi miracles against Spanish machine Reuters
July 19, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
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Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending
Messi and Ronaldo are considered two of the greatest players ever On a night where one football legend received a grand farewell from his country, about 6,000 miles away, another released a lengthy s
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Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi is about to play his last match for Argentina. On what will be his 208th appearance, the country's most-capped player and record goal scorer will bid an emotional farewell in a friendly
Messi completes purchase of second Spanish club
Messi won 10 La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with Barcelona Lionel Messi has completed his purchase of Spanish second division club CD Eldense. The deal is subject to regulatory approval a
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Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club
Messi won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 Spanish second-division side Eldense say Argentina great Lionel Messi has reached a "preliminary agreement" to become the club's majority shareholder.
How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened
Lionel Messi scored eight goals and registered four assists at the 2026 World Cup "I've given it my all, I have nothing left to give." Lionel Messi retired from international football on Monday as A
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Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 and won an eighth Ballon d'Or later that year The golden ticket came gift-wrapped in flamingo pink. Instantly iconic. Nailed on to adorn bedroom walls from Bue
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Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain
Enzo Fernandez played in seven of Argentina's eight 2026 World Cup matches Midfielder Enzo Fernandez has claimed Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" during the World Cup, de
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Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
After delivering unforgettable drama and surprises across 104 matches over almost six weeks, the World Cup is over. History has been scripted, records broken and heroes old and new made their mark at
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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player
Kylian Mbappe was part of the France side which won the World Cup in 2018 Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at th
Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe has scored 10 goals at this World Cup A Golden Boot race for the ages has the perfect finale - it will go down to the final match of the tournament. Kylian Mbappe two goals in France's
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