Edwards signs with Argentina as defence coach until after 2027 World Cup
Coveted defence coach Shaun Edwards has signed a contract with Argentina until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, ending any possibility of him linking up with Steve Borthwick's England.
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09.10.2026
Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery | Marcela Mora y Araujo
Jorge Messi wanted his country to fall in love with his son. That ambition was fulfilled during a brilliant international career that ended this week“What Argentina is doing in this World Cup is of a
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07.10.2026
Watch: Every Messi World Cup goal for Argentina
Watch every World Cup goal scored by Lionel Messi, as the Argentina forward retires from international football.
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07.10.2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell: Where to watch online, TV channel, start time, lineups
The legendary soccer player will play his last ever match with Argentina on Tuesday, October 6
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06.10.2026
Lionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football
Messi addresses crowd after scoring in win against Benin‘Not coming any more is going to be deeply painful’Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day of my c
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07.10.2026
Messi ends Argentina career with a goal on emotional night
Lionel Messi described playing for Argentina as "the most wonderful thing that can happen to you" after ending his international career with a goal in a 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires.
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07.10.2026
Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin
Messi nets PK and assists twice as Argentina cruisesMatch paused in 10th minute for round of applauseLionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farew
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07.10.2026
Life after Lionel Messi: What's next for Argentina as national icon retires from international competition
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will play his final game for the national team on Tuesday
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06.10.2026
Lionel Messi has completed football and can bid Argentina farewell with pride
Messi says goodbye with 208 caps and a World Cup but there were times he thought his glory would never come By Opta AnalystNot for the first time, Lionel Messi is returning to the Argentina national t
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06.10.2026
Footy Fix: Cavan Sullivan opens his USMNT account; Lionel Messi's last game for Argentina
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05.10.2026
Lionel Messi farewell: Argentina superstar still one of the best as he preps for final national team match
Tuesday's friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires brings a curtain down on a legendary international career that delivered two Copa America titles, a World Cup and unmatched greatness
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05.10.2026
Egypt’s Hassan and Zico suspended over FIFA World Cup refereeing criticism
FIFA punishes Egypt's head coach, forward and team manager for their comments after their World Cup loss to Argentina.
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20.10.2026
The England keeper set to face his dad at a World Cup
Colin Gordon will be coaching Argentina at the World Cup, while son Chris will be playing for England.
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16.10.2026
Martinez's future at Man Utd in doubt after public outburst
Lisandro Martinez's Manchester United future has been called into question following his extraordinary criticism of the club's bosses, and there are real doubts about whether the Argentine defender's
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14.10.2026
Lisandro Martinez just said what every Man United fan is thinking after embarrassing UCL loss at Atletico
United lost 2-0 at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, and their Argentine defender did not hold back as their horrible start to the season continues
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14.10.2026
The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.
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06.10.2026
Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what next for the 39-year-old?
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06.10.2026
How Lionel Messi transcended 'next Maradona' tag and remade Argentina in his own image
The Argentinian legend will play his last ever match with the national team on October 6 against Benin
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05.10.2026
A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future
BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.
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05.10.2026
What did Yamal say to Messi at World Cup final? ‘Thank you for everything’
Lamine Yamal shared a warm embrace with Lionel Messi, thanking the Argentinian icon for everything he gave to football.
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29.09.2026