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
Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.
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16.09.2026
Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance in friendly
Argentina will host Benin in October in Buenos AiresAFA president invites Messi to enjoy ‘deserved farewell’Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell appearance in a home friend
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16.09.2026
Lionel Messi to play his last-ever Argentina match in October in friendly in Buenos Aires
The Argentinian legend will play his farewell game with the Albiceleste at the Monumental
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16.09.2026
Australia win series after feisty draw with Argentina
Australia won their series against Argentina after the second Test finished in a 28-28 draw on Saturday night.
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06.09.2026
‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi
The Argentinian’s decision to quit international football was met by an outpouring of affection from the country he led to World Cup glory in 2022Anyone who was present at Lionel Scaloni’s press confe
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01.09.2026
'Beautiful but difficult journey': The moments that defined Lionel Messi's Argentina career
Messi announced his international retirement on Monday after two decades with Argentina's national team, a tenure headlined by a World Cup title in 2022
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31.08.2026
FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes
Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was bann
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21.08.2026
Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
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21.08.2026
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
Messi’s exit leaves Argentina with impossible task of replacing their superhero | Jonathan Wilson
When things are going awry, the Albiceleste will no longer be able to rely on their ultimate get-out clauseIt isn’t quite over yet. Lionel Messi will return a week on Wednesday for his formal farewell
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26.09.2026