The situation has revived memories of Lionel Messi’s heartbreaking Barcelona departure in 2021, highlighting how financial regulations can complicate even the most straightforward-looking agreements in Spanish soccer.
Lionel Messi enjoyed a fairytale Argentina farewell, but an Afrik-Foot investigation reveals Benin faced difficult travel, hotel issues and extra costs.
Lionel Messi has had an emotional week but the former Argentina captain must now turn his attention to MLS matters with Inter Miami in a rut. They play DC United this weekend.
Benin head coach, Gernot Rohr has strongly condemned the attitude of Argentina and its players, including Lionel Messi, towards his team during the farewell match organised for the Argentine captain. Fans watched Messi end his…
Lionel Messi’s emotional farewell to Argentina’s national team has generated widespread attention across the football world, with social media posts claiming that the match attracted
Lionel Messi's international farewell match for Argentina against Benin on October 6, 2026, has sparked widespread controversy. Journalist Romain Molina and Benin coach Gernot Rohr allege shocking treatment, including denied bonus payments…
Former Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has landed in the top three favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after retiring from his country’s national team this week. Recall that Messi played his last match for Argentina as they…
Carlos Tevez's farewell match at La Bombonera is reportedly set for December 20, and it could finally bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together on the same team for the first time.
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr expressed deep disappointment over how his squad was treated following Argentina's 3–0 victory in Lionel Messi's international farewell match.
Lionel Messi has now finally retired from international soccer. After successfully winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and taking his team to another final in the USA, Messi has now hung up his boots. While he failed to deliver…
Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his longtime rival Lionel Messi following the Argentine superstar’s farewell from international football. Messi brought his 21-year career with Argentina to an emotional end after helping the world…
Lionel Messi has played his final game for Argentina. Following a dominant victory over Benin, Messi penned an emotional note on Instagram, which received a touching response from his career rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout their…
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has criticised Argentina after his players were prevented from taking photographs with Lionel Messi and exchanging shirts with the...
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day of my career” after inspiring Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Benin in his final appearance for the national team. The 39-year-old scored once and…