Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has retired from international football after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Benin

Messi retired from international football on Tuesday while Ronaldo’s dispute with Portugal raged on

The 39-year-old captain scored a penalty and set up two goals in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin on Tuesday night at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, closing a 21-year international career that included a World Cup title and cemented his place among the greatest players in the sport's history

More than two decades after making his senior national team debut, Lionel Messi will play his final match for Argentina on Tuesday night

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He has won every personal accolade on offer, leading Barcelona and Argentina to famous victories and trophies over an incredible career

After more than two decades of service to his country, the 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain’s armband for good as he makes his final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey on Tuesday at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires

Decision follows India's recent 4-0 defeat against Brazil

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But after talks with Argentine Football Association (AFA) Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, the coach now looks set to stay in charge of the national team, which began in 2018

Lionel Messi's goal levelled Inter Miami 1-1 against Columbus Crew at the time

Then Messi retired, distraught after a missing a penalty in the shootout against Chile in the Copa América final in 2016

Messi had a memorable World Cup campaign in Qatar, scoring eight goals and four assists as Argentina reached the final

Messi ends his storied international career with numerous records and trophies

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There had been speculation over how long Messi would continue his international career, with the 2028 Copa America considered a potential swansong

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The move comes after Ronaldo bought a 25 per cent stake in fellow Spanish second-tier side Almeria earlier this year

He boasts a comparable case to when he won this prize in 2024 — Rodri remains the epicenter of an incredibly effective Spanish collective

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What had been a fiercely contested game descended into chaos shortly after the final whistle, with players from both teams involved in heated discussions

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Paredes received the suspension in August, weeks after an altercation erupted at the final whistle when he shoved Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground as the ‌champions’ substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate

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The Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Central Asia this week with a message for a world increasingly unsettled by President Trump: China has friends and influence, and is prepared to help shape what comes next

Rajasthan Royals reacted to Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement with a sarcastic "7 pm Instagram" social media post, leaving fans emotional by bringing Mahendra Singh Dhoni into the conversation

The Argentine sent shockwaves on Monday when he announced his retirement

The event was disrupted by on-field issues, leaving many spectators frustrated and demanding their money back

The former Barcelona forward ‌now tops the ‌MLS scoring charts with 18 goals this season

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticised the Ballon d'Or ahead of a La Liga match, calling it 'political'

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Major League Soccer (MLS) has fined Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi for an incident involving Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during their 2-2 draw on Wednesday

Messi’s father and longtime representative died aged 68 in Rosario on August 8

While retirement doesn't seem imminent, it still beckons for him and Cristiano Ronaldo

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Rocco Rios Novo made a bizarre error by straying far from his goal as Hany Mukhtar capitalised, adding to Inter Miami’s 4-1 defeat against Nashville