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Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina’s national football team, ending his international career after Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The Argentina World Cup-winning footballer confirmed his decision in an open letter posted on social

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standing polit

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. "Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to play Switzerland o