The Argentina coach has opted to leave the legendary shirt vacant for the November international friendlies, according to reports. No player will wear the number during the upcoming fixtures against Uruguay on 13 November at La Bombonera and Costa Rica on…
Lionel Messi. Credit: BBC Argentina will not assign Lionel Messi’s iconic number 10 shirt to any player during their November international friendlies following the former captain’s retirement from the national team. According to Argentine sports outlet TyC Sports, the decision was…
What a contrast to his great rival Lionel Messi, who also retired from international soccer this year, but only after leading Argentina to back-to-back World Cup finals. As has been the case throughout their record-breaking careers, it is impossible not…
The Argentine is playing some of his best football at the right time for Inter Miami, which could make the Herons back-to-back cup champions. It's hard to tell whether Lionel Messi got lucky or not. But that's probably the point.
He was later fined and suspended. And even if both were token gestures — the fine was $285 — they represented an unedifying end to a career that saw Ronaldo lead the national team to three major trophies and become the all time…
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Messi got his moment at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, in front of a crowd that had followed him through the criticism, the disappointments and, eventually, the triumphs. Ronaldo's Portugal career ended with a video announcement following a public disagreement…
Some weeks ago, I noticed an influx of followers to my Instagram account from all around the world. I didn’t know any of them. Having worked 41 years for The Canadian Press prior to joining The Globe earlier this year, my…
October 23, 2026 Hour: 1:49 pm On Friday, Argentine footballer Lionel Messi joined the list of Latin American personalities recognized with the Princess of Asturias Award, expanding a regional presence that now includes 45 prominent figures. Lionel Messi’s Farewell Letter Marks Emotional End to…
Argentina’s iconic No. 10 jersey, worn by Lionel Messi for almost two decades, will remain unassigned during the national team’s upcoming FIFA international break, with the coaching staff opting to keep the shirt vacant for the two friendly matches. Argentina are…
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