Lionel Messi has marked his final appearance for Argentina with a goal and two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3–0 in an emotional farewell at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old scored from the penalty spot in the 71st minute to register his 126th international goal and make his 208th and final appearance…
Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from an Argentine university ahead of his expected farewell to the national team. The university conferred its highest honorary distinction, Doctor Honoris Causa, on Messi on Tuesday, October 6, in recognition of his achievements in football and his wider influence on Argentine society. The honour comes as the…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career spanning more than two decades and 207 appearances for the national team. The 39-year-old forward, who made his Argentina debut in 2005, leaves international football as a World Cup winner, two-time Copa América champion and one of the most decorated…
Jorge Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to multiple Argentine media reports. Jorge had reportedly been dealing with health problems in recent months and had been receiving medical treatment. In June, Lionel Messi became emotional after scoring for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup…
