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Wednesday, Sep 30

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Why Argentina cannot retire Lionel Messi's shirt number as rarely-used FIFA rule explained

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Argentina already have a replacement for Lionel Messi's shirt number in mind.

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Messi Set To Rejoin Argentina Squad After Burkina Faso Game

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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has said Lionel Messi is expected to join the national team camp on Sunday, after Argentina’s international friendly against Burkina Faso on Saturday. Scaloni also indicated that Messi would be free to…

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Roma rule out Dybala, Molina from Messi farewell match

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AS Roma have confirmed that Argentina internationals Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will miss the October 6 farewell match for Lionel Messi against Benin. The Italian club said the decision was influenced by the demands of the long…

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Scaloni yet to decide who will succeed Messi as Argentina’s number 10

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Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt will be assigned to another Argentina player after this international break, but their identity is undecided.

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Two Argentina players 'blocked' from joining Argentina squad for Lionel Messi's farewell game

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Messi will take part in his final Argentina game against Benin on October 6.

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Roma rule out Dybala, Molina for Messi’s Argentina farewell

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AS Roma has ruled out Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina from Lionel Messi’s farewell match against Benin, citing sporting and logistical reasons.

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Messi to join Argentina camp – Coach Lionel Scaloni

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Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that Lionel Messi is expected to join the team’s camp this weekend after their international friendly against Burkina Faso on Saturday. Scaloni also revealed that it would not be a problem…

Two Argentina players blocked from Messi’s farewell match

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Roma have confirmed that they will not grant Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina permission to travel to Argentina for Lionel Messi’s farewell match. The game, which will be against Benin Republic, has been scheduled for October 6. The Serie A…

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Argentina news: Roma explain decision to block Paulo Dybala, Nahuel Molina from Lionel Messi farewell game

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Roma defends decision to stop Paula Dybala and Nahuel Molina from travelling to Argentina for Lionel Messi's final international appearance on October 6.

Tuesday, Sep 29

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Luka Modric on course to surpass Lionel Messi in international caps, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s record looks out of reach

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Luka Modric reached 204 caps against Spain and is on course to overtake Lionel Messi, but Cristiano Ronaldo's mark of 234 looks out of reach with both still playing for their national teams.

Why no Argentina player will wear Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt in next two friendlies

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Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni reveals a decision is yet to be made on who will take Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey.

‘Nobody will wear no.10’ – Argentina take decision ahead of Messi’s final game

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The Argentine Football Association, AFA, has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell…

Lionel Messi won’t have Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina at his Argentina farewell as Roma block their trip

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Roma confirmed that Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina won't travel to Buenos Aires for Lionel Messi's farewell match against Benin on October 6.

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Argentina’s post-Messi era begins, coach discusses future of No. 10 jersey

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With the iconic No. 10 jersey unassigned, Argentina will face its first test of the post-Lionel Messi era when it hosts Bolivia in a friendly on Wednesday.

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Lionel Messi could bring legendary career to an end in 2026 despite Inter Miami deal running until 2028 due to one emotional reason

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The possibility would bring an unexpected twist to the closing stages of a career that has already delivered almost every major individual and team honor available.

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Argentina v Bolivia: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch as post-Messi era gets underway

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Argentina host Bolivia on Wednesday night in the first game of the post-Lionel Messi era. Read our in-depth preview here...

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What did Yamal say to Messi at World Cup final? ‘Thank you for everything’

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Lamine Yamal shared a warm embrace with Lionel Messi, thanking the Argentinian icon for everything he gave to football.

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Cavan Sullivan’s Post-World Cup Numbers Put Him Alongside Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann And Luis Suarez

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Cavan Sullivan has produced numbers in MLS since the World Cup that place him firmly alongside the league’s most celebrated individual performers. His goal contributions during August and September alone have made a compelling case that he…

Monday, Sep 28

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Full list: Top 6 players with most free-kick goals scored as Messi nears all-time record

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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has moved to within two goals of the all-time record for direct free-kick goals after scoring another spectacular set-piece against Columbus Crew.

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Messi nets 76th free-kick goal, closes in on record

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Lionel Messi produced another stunning set-piece finish for Inter Miami, curling a free-kick into the top corner against Columbus Crew on Sunday to take his career tally to 76. With Inter Miami trailing after Josef Martínez’s early opener,…