SIMPLY APPRECIATE THEM Few things highlight the dramatic contrasts of sport better than the departures of two players who have defined modern football. While one continues to approach his international exit amid resentment, theatrics and public frustration, the other offered—at least for the most part—a far more graceful farewell. Aside from the slightly awkward moment […]
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Lionel Messi ended his remarkable 21-year international career on Tuesday, saying an emotional goodbye to Argentina supporters during his final appearance in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old, considered by many to be football’s greatest-ever player, marked the occasion by scoring his 126th international goal in front of 85,000 fans as Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 win […]
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Not for the first time, Lionel Messi is making a return to Argentina’s national side. This appearance, however, carries a feeling of celebration and closure rather than duty, as the country prepares to honour arguably the finest footballer in history. Messi will pull on the Argentina jersey for the final time this week in a […]
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Captain Steve Mounie is among Benin’s most prominent footballers. The striker currently represents German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg and is also familiar to Huddersfield Town supporters after playing there from 2017 to 2020. Although he has been a regular member of the national team for more than ten years, Mounie says he has never previously […]
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Lionel Messi has finalised the acquisition of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense. The transaction still requires regulatory clearance. It is the second investment Messi has made in a Spanish club after the 39-year-old Argentina legend purchased Catalan team Cornella in April. CD Eldense confirmed that Leo Messi’s takeover signals the beginning of a fresh and […]
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Argentina have included Lionel Messi in their squad for an October friendly against Benin, with the fixture expected to mark the forward’s final appearance for his country. Messi confirmed his international retirement in August after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. He had also been reflecting on his future in the […]
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Sam Surridge struck in the first minute of second-half added time to earn visiting Nashville SC a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on Saturday night. It was Surridge’s second goal of the match and his 15th of the campaign. After Dayne St Clair stopped Shak Mohammed’s effort, Surridge reacted quickly and converted the rebound, allowing […]
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Spanish second-tier club Eldense have announced that Argentine legend Lionel Messi has entered into an initial agreement to become their majority shareholder. This would be Messi’s second investment in a Spanish football club, following his purchase of Catalan team Cornella in April. The 39-year-old former Barcelona attacker currently represents Inter Miami and recently ended his […]
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Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Stephen Warnock and Rory Smith to review a dramatic summer transfer window, with several major moves potentially still ahead. Football finance specialist Dr Tom Bason explains why missing out on European qualification could sometimes improve a club’s financial position. He also examines how clubs such as Brentford are […]
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Lionel Messi has brought his international career to an end. The 39-year-old, whose Inter Miami contract runs until 2028, confirmed on Monday that his highly successful journey with Argentina was over after more than two decades. Messi had been reflecting on his future in the sport following the death of his father, Jorge, earlier this […]
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