Football
Lionel Messi to Play Farewell Match for Argentina
Messi will join Argentina's squad on 6 October against Benin in Buenos Aires, capping his international career after 125 goals in 207 matches.
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Messi Recalled to Argentina for Farewell Friendlies
Argentina's AFA called Messi back for three September–October friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, his last games for the national team.
Ike Iroegbu Joins Zenit Saint Petersburg
The American guard signs his first contract in Russia and says he is already charmed by Saint Petersburg's canals, architecture and restaurants.
Glushenkov Skips Zenit Contract Signing to Go Fishing
Zenit midfielder Maksim Glushenkov skipped a scheduled contract renewal meeting and went fishing after learning Alexei Tyukavin's offered terms, his agent says.