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Messi Retires from Argentina in Emotional Buenos Aires Farewell
sports2 days ago

Messi Retires from Argentina in Emotional Buenos Aires Farewell

Lionel Messi officially retired from international soccer on October 7, 2026, playing his final match for Argentina in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The event marked the end of a 21-year career that included a 2022 World Cup title and two Copa America championships. While Messi will continue playing for Inter Miami through 2028, his departure from the national team has triggered a cultural moment of grief and celebration across Argentina, with fans and officials honoring his legacy as a unifying national icon.

via AP News|
#argentina#inter-miami#lionel-messi
Messi Retires from Argentina with 126th Goal in Emotional 3-0 Win Over Benin
sports3 days ago

Messi Retires from Argentina with 126th Goal in Emotional 3-0 Win Over Benin

Lionel Messi officially ended his 21-year international career with a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th goal for Argentina. The event, billed as 'The Last Tango,' featured a massive crowd, a drone show, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires. Messi confirmed his retirement from national duty following the 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain, though he remains under contract with Inter Miami until 2028.

via The Guardian|
#argentina-national-team#fifa#inter-miami
sports3 days ago

Messi bids farewell to Argentina in emotional 3-0 win over Benin

Lionel Messi officially retired from the Argentina national team on October 6, 2026, following a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old scored a penalty and provided two assists in his final appearance, capping a 21-year international career that included a 2022 World Cup title and two Copa América wins. The event, billed as 'the last tango,' drew over 85,000 fans to the Estadio Monumental, with tickets selling out within 90 minutes. Messi delivered an emotional farewell speech, citing his late father's passing as a factor in his retirement decision, and expressed gratitude for representing his country. While he will continue playing for Inter Miami through 2028, this match marked the end of his era with the national squad.

via ESPN|
#argentina#fifa#inter-miami
Messi Closes 21-Year International Era with Emotional 3-0 Win Over Benin
sports3 days ago

Messi Closes 21-Year International Era with Emotional 3-0 Win Over Benin

Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career on October 6, 2026, scoring a penalty and assisting a goal in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match, billed as 'The Last Tango,' marked his 208th cap and featured appearances from former World Cup winners. Following the game, Messi addressed the crowd, expressing gratitude and confirming his retirement from national duty while continuing his club career with Inter Miami. The event drew massive attention, with tickets selling out rapidly and resale prices soaring, reflecting the deep emotional connection between the player and the Argentine public.

via Bleacher Report|
#argentina#fifa#inter-miami
Messi to Bid Farewell to Argentina in Final Friendly Against Benin
sports3 days ago

Messi to Bid Farewell to Argentina in Final Friendly Against Benin

Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, marking his 208th cap. The 38-year-old, who retired from international duty in August after the 2026 World Cup final, will bid farewell to a team that achieved unprecedented success under coach Lionel Scaloni. While his national team career ends, Messi plans to continue playing for Inter Miami and is expanding his business empire, including new ownership stakes in Spanish clubs CD Eldense and UE Cornella.

via AP News|
#argentina#football#inter-miami
Messi Retires from Argentina in Sold-Out Buenos Aires Farewell
sports3 days ago

Messi Retires from Argentina in Sold-Out Buenos Aires Farewell

Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentina national team on October 6, 2026, in a friendly against Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The event, billed as 'The Last Tango,' marked the end of a 20-year international career and his 208th cap. While the match was streamed via ViX Premium in the U.S., Messi’s professional journey continues with Inter Miami, and he has expanded his business empire through club ownership in Spain and Uruguay.

via Billboard|
#argentina-national-team#fifa-world-cup#inter-miami
Messi Sets MLS Milestone as Inter Miami Draws with Atlanta, Reunites with Tata Martino
sports1 month ago

Messi Sets MLS Milestone as Inter Miami Draws with Atlanta, Reunites with Tata Martino

Lionel Messi added two assists as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Atlanta United, becoming the first MLS player to reach 30 goal contributions in three seasons and boosting his 2026 tally to 18 goals and 12 assists in 20 league games. The match featured an emotional embrace with former Barcelona and Argentina coach Tata Martino. Miami’s defensive lapses persisted, with Casemiro at center back, leaving them well behind the Supporters’ Shield race as they turn to games against Chicago Fire and Nashville SC.

via Sports Illustrated|
#golden-boot#inter-miami#messi
Messi closes his Argentina international chapter after a storied era
sports1 month ago

Messi closes his Argentina international chapter after a storied era

Messi has announced he is retiring from international football after 21 years, 207 caps and 125 goals for Argentina, saying the time is right to leave the national team with peace and pride after Argentina’s World Cup triumph in 2022 and Copa America titles; he will continue to play for Inter Miami, but the final chapter is shaped by his father’s death and a bittersweet sunset to an era as Argentina’s talisman.

via The New York Times|
#argentina#inter-miami#international-retirement
Messi retires from Argentina duties after 21-year run
sports1 month ago

Messi retires from Argentina duties after 21-year run

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer after 21 years with the national team, capping his run with a 2022 World Cup title; he finishes as Argentina’s all-time top scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances and will continue to play for Inter Miami in MLS. He wrote the retirement note two days after the World Cup final, amid personal loss with his father’s death, and received widespread tributes from teammates and the Argentine Football Association.

via The Boston Globe|
#argentina-national-team#inter-miami#lionel-messi
Messi retires from Argentina duty, ending an era of international football
sports1 month ago

Messi retires from Argentina duty, ending an era of international football

Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying the decision hurts his soul after a 21-year career that included leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and two Copa America titles; his last appearance was the World Cup final defeat to Spain. He finishes with 207 caps and 125 goals, briefly becoming the World Cup’s all-time top scorer before Mbappé moved ahead, and will continue playing for Inter Miami in MLS for at least two more years.

via The New York Times|
#argentina#inter-miami#international-football
Inter Miami taps Kily González to lead after Hoyos era
soccer1 month ago

Inter Miami taps Kily González to lead after Hoyos era

Inter Miami named former Argentina international Cristian 'Kily' González as head coach, replacing interim Guillermo Hoyos, who was suspended for one game over late kickoff violations; the club has slumped since the World Cup break and sits behind Nashville in the Eastern Conference as Messi returned after his father’s death, while González’s prior coaching spells at Rosario Central, Unión and Platense suggest a difficult rebuild ahead.

via The Guardian|
#hoyos-suspension#inter-miami#kily-gonzalez