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sports2 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 AmĂŠrica 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
FA presses FIFA to release World Cup documents in Balogun ban row
sports22 days ago

FA presses FIFA to release World Cup documents in Balogun ban row

The FA has demanded FIFA release documents related to Balogun’s overturned World Cup ban, arguing transparency as he played in the last-16; the affair has sparked questions of political interference (with reports that Trump urged Infantino to review the ban) and a broader backlash, as some associations withdraw support for Infantino ahead of a FIFA Council meeting after Rabat talks.

via BBC|
#balogun#fa#fifa
Can England End a 25-Year Ballon d'Or Wait? Kane Leads 2026 Power Rankings
sports1 month ago

Can England End a 25-Year Ballon d'Or Wait? Kane Leads 2026 Power Rankings

Harry Kane sits at the top of the 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings, with Rodri, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Dani Olmo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Declan Rice, Bruno Fernandes, Pau Cubarsí, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Luis Díaz, Gabriel, Nuno Mendes, Lautaro Martínez and William Saliba rounding out the top contenders; the piece weighs form, World Cup impact, and team trophies, noting Kane’s record-breaking season and the ongoing question of an English winner for the first time in about 25 years while acknowledging that the rest of the field includes a mix of attackers, midfield maestros and a few defenders who face stiffer competition.

via The Guardian|
#ballon-dor#football#kane
Kane Leads a Star-Studded 2026 Ballon d’Or Contender Field
sports1 month ago

Kane Leads a Star-Studded 2026 Ballon d’Or Contender Field

Harry Kane tops The Athletic’s 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders after a record 2025-26 season (56 goals and 8 assists, plus World Cup impact), with challengers like Olise, Rodri, Mbappé, Haaland and Messi in pursuit. Ballon d’Or voting (Aug–Jul) weighs individual and decisive performances, team trophies, and fair play, and while Kane’s numbers are extraordinary, outcomes will hinge on how players perform across the season and the success of their teams.

via The New York Times|
#ballon-dor#football#haaland
Clark Struggles in Italy Test as USA Advances in World Cup
sports1 month ago

Clark Struggles in Italy Test as USA Advances in World Cup

Caitlin Clark followed her historic World Cup opener with a rough performance against Italy, going 0-for-6 for 1 point (plus 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal) as the U.S. won 55-52. Through two games her updated box score shows a drop in scoring while Team USA again battled through inefficient shooting (28.6%) and more turnovers than assists, with A'ja Wilson out. The Americans have clinched a quarterfinal spot, close the group stage vs. Czechia, and coach Kara Lawson may rest some starters, potentially giving Clark more minutes in the knockout rounds.

via Bleacher Report|
#box-score#caitlin-clark#fiba-womens-basketball
RBFA demands FIFA clarity on Balogun clearance, pushes for FIFA Council debate
world1 month ago

RBFA demands FIFA clarity on Balogun clearance, pushes for FIFA Council debate

Belgium's RBFA is seeking a clear FIFA explanation over why Balogun was allowed to play against Belgium in the World Cup after a suspended one‑game ban, asking that the issue be on the FIFA Council's agenda on Oct 15 and signaling it won't back Infantino's re‑election. Balogun started for the United States in the 4‑1 loss to Belgium, who were later eliminated by Spain, while FIFA offered only a brief justification under article 27; the RBFA's stance underscores calls for greater transparency and governance reforms at FIFA amid broader scrutiny of its operations and plans like the Fifa Forward Enterprise stake sales.

via BBC|
#balogun#fifa#infantino