News of retirement

AFA hopes Benin and Burkina Faso can tempt Messi to one last dance

09-09-2026 17:34 Lionel Messi has retired from international football – but Argentina’s football authorities still have a couple more games in mind…

FOOTBALL

Messi's epic journey comes to an end – and what a ride it was

04-09-2026 00:35 It’s testament to everything Messi achieved with Argentina that even after two decades of dominance, he still leaves us wanting more.

by Dan Edwards

INTERNATIONAL RETIREMENT

AFA orders tribute to Messi, with applause in the 10th minute of matches

03-09-2026 10:55 One-minute pause at matches across all levels is "recognition of Lionel Messi's career with the Argentina National Team," declares AFA.

WHAT NEXT FOR ALBICELESTE?

Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

02-09-2026 15:37 Testing transition period ahead as national team attempts to move on from Lionel Messi's international retirement; Question marks also hanging over futures of coach Lionel Scaloni and several other players.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Questions mount for Argentina's national team after Messi retirement

01-09-2026 15:10 With skipper Lionel Messi's retirement, coach Lionel Scaloni's future still unresolved and several key players hinting that their cycles with the national team are over, what next for the Albiceleste?

TRIBUTES FLOOD IN

'Eternal': World mourns Messi's Argentina retirement

31-08-2026 17:42 Team-mates, football authorities and public figures paid tribute to the player many consider the greatest of all time.

SPORT

Messi era ends in Argentina as star retires after World Cup final loss

31-08-2026 15:17 Superstar confirms his retirement from Argentina’s national team after more than two decades, marking the end of an era.

GRACIAS LEO! THANK YOU!

Messi announces retirement from international football

31-08-2026 12:30 National team skipper announces he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final; "It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deep in my soul but I understand that it is the right time," he reveals in post on Instagram.

by James Grainger

SAY IT AIN’T SO, LEO

Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father

12-08-2026 12:25 Grieving superstar says he is unsure about playing on “much longer” after death of his father; Emotional tribute reveals depth of their relationship, with skipper saying he doesn’t know “how to go on.”

ARTS & CULTURE

Daniel Barenboim reveals he has Parkinson's disease

07-02-2025 10:23 Argentine-born Daniel Barenboim announced Thursday that he is suffering from Parkinson's disease, but remains committed to his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra that seeks to connect young Israeli and Arab musicians.

CAPTURING HISTORY

Presidential photographer hangs up camera after 47 years

06-02-2025 23:55 Víctor Bugge, presidential photographer who captured Videla, Menem and the Rolling Stones, retires after 47 years.

Rugby Retirement

Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby

23-01-2025 14:25 Nicolás Sánchez leaves behind record-breaking legacy of 902 points scored across 104 tests for the Pumas.

News of retirement

AFA hopes Benin and Burkina Faso can tempt Messi to one last dance

Messi's epic journey comes to an end – and what a ride it was

AFA orders tribute to Messi, with applause in the 10th minute of matches

Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

Questions mount for Argentina's national team after Messi retirement

'Eternal': World mourns Messi's Argentina retirement

Messi era ends in Argentina as star retires after World Cup final loss

Messi announces retirement from international football

Messi hints playing career is nearing end with emotional tribute to father

Daniel Barenboim reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Presidential photographer hangs up camera after 47 years

Argentina's record points scorer Sánchez retires from rugby

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