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Scaloni: No. 10 Retired Until Messi's Farewell vs Benin
Lionel Scaloni says no Argentina player will wear the No. 10 shirt in upcoming friendlies, keeping it retired until Messi's farewell against Benin on 6 October.
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Lionel Messi Considering Retirement at End of This Year
Footyheadlines says the 39-year-old Inter Miami forward has not decided but is seriously weighing retirement, after quitting Argentina's national team.
Messi scores free kick for Inter Miami but Columbus win 2-1
Messi's 76th free-kick goal is two short of the record 78, but Inter Miami lost 2-1 at Columbus Crew after a stoppage-time winner and a late red card.
Casemiro: Messi Still Deserves the Ballon d'Or
Casemiro insists Lionel Messi still deserves the Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup exploits and prolific scoring form for Inter Miami this season.
Roma reluctant to release Dybala and Molina for Messi farewell
Roma would rather keep Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina at Trigoria than send them to Argentina for Lionel Messi's farewell against Benin on 6 October.
Almada and Foyth out of Argentina squad for Messi farewell
Thiago Almada and Juan Foyth are out injured before Argentina's three friendlies ending with Messi's farewell against Benin, while Prestianni stays in the squad.
Harry Kane: Argentina defeat hurt more than any England exit
England captain Harry Kane says the World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina hurt more than his 2022 penalty miss, as England prepare to face Spain at Wembley.
Messi reveals Argentina shirt for farewell match vs Benin
Lionel Messi has shown the gold-detailed shirt Argentina will wear for his farewell game against Benin at the Monumental on 6 October, after 207 caps.
Messi free kick earns Inter Miami 1-1 draw vs San Diego
Lionel Messi scored his 930th career goal, a 23rd-minute free kick, to level at 1-1 with San Diego and extend his scoring run to a third straight match.
Lionel Messi to Play Final Argentina Match Oct. 6
Messi will bid farewell to the Argentina national team on Oct. 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires, capping a three-match international break under Lionel Scaloni.
Julián Álvarez ruled out of Real Sociedad clash
Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez was left out of the squad for the trip to face Real Sociedad after a muscular problem cut short his training session.
Scaloni's Argentina future in doubt as Samuel departs
Walter Samuel is leaving Scaloni's coaching staff as the Argentina boss weighs a new contract amid Messi's retirement and unpaid AFA bonuses.
Carter Gordon out for months with broken leg
The Wallabies playmaker fractured his leg late in the 28-28 draw with Argentina, ruling him out of the Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup series.
South Africa vs New Zealand Rugby Test Set for 5 September
South Africa host New Zealand at 18:05 Moscow time, one of three rugby tests including Japan-Canada and Argentina-Australia.
Wallabies bench Carter Gordon, start Ben Donaldson at No 10
Les Kiss drops Carter Gordon to the bench for the second Test against Argentina, giving Ben Donaldson his first Wallabies start at flyhalf in two years.