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Lionel Messi Quits Argentina Duty: ‘This Hurts Me Deeply’

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026grace

Lionel Messi has confirmed that he is stepping away from international football after making 207 appearances for Argentina. The 39-year-old debuted for his country in 2005, lifted the World Cup in 2022, and finished as a runner-up both this summer and in 2014. He also helped Argentina claim two Copa América trophies. In a statement, […]

‘The pressure never stops’: referee Anthony Taylor quits football | Officiating

July 21, 2026grace

Anthony Taylor has confirmed he is stepping away from top-level officiating, closing a remarkable career that spanned over 20 years and featured 831 games. Regarded as one of England’s most accomplished referees, the 47-year-old oversaw 668 matches within the domestic professional setup. His final assignment proved to be the last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain […]