‘Hurts to the very soul’: Messi makes call on incredible career
The Argentina icon posted twice on Instagram to reveal the news
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Messi drops massive retirement hint in emotional tribute to father
He shared a tribute to his late father, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi’s dad, Jorge, dies after long illness battle
Messi revealed he was going through “something unrelated to football” during the World Cup when he cried early in the tournament.
‘Immense pain’: Messi breaks silence after World Cup final loss
The Argentine star released a statement for the first time after he was denied a fairytale ending in the World Cup final in New York.
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At 19, Lamine Yamal is just two wins from ‘completing football’
The teenager’s achievements at the highest level are unthinkable considering he is yet to turn 20. If he retired tomorrow, he’d already be an all-time great.
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Messi sobs as Spain win spiteful final after red card drama
Spain has dethroned Lionel Messi’s Argentina after a remarkably one-sided World Cup final took extra time to be decided.
World Cup final recap: Trump basks in the glory of Spanish victory
Spain lifted the 2026 world Cup trophy as US President Donald Trump was quickly ushered off the stage by FIFA staff.
Emotion v Football IQ: Spain’s ‘dark arts’ hidden behind star’s injury scare
A dark cloud may have been cast over Lamine Yamal this week, but his injury concerns have not put greats off backing Spain to win the World Cup final.
From Messi to Mbappé: The food habits fuelling World Cup superstars
Here’s what your favourites eat and drink off the field.
What Bellingham told Messi to provoke viral death stare
England star Jude Bellingham has revealed what he said to Lionel Messi to provoke a viral death stare from Argentina’s iconic captain.