Tagged: Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina
The Associated Press | Aug 31, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC
The soccer star is ending 21 years of Argentine national-team duty but will continue to play at club level with Inter Miami in U.S. Major League Soccer.
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Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd titleBecky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
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Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over EnglandBecky Sullivan | Jul 15, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
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Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinalsBecky Sullivan | Jul 12, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC
Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt
Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.
Jasmine Garsd, Russell Lewis | Jul 7, 2026, 6:49 PM UTC
Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
The Associated Press | Jul 4, 2026, 5:44 AM UTC
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making him the all-time leader in World Cup tournaments (men and women).
Jasmine Garsd | Jun 22, 2026, 7:22 PM UTC
Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals the same day France's Kylian Mbappé scored two.
Russell Lewis | Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC