The Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia confirmed the planned farewell after Messi was included in the squad for the match, which is expected to be his 208th and final appearance for the national side.
By Bradley BosireThe eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaves behind a legacy built on records, trophies and unforgettable moments in the famous blue and white of the Albiceleste
By Chrispho OwuorThe Rosario-born forward said the decision was painful but acknowledged that he had reached a point where he felt he had no more to give to the national side.
By Samuel OtienoJorge, 68, died last week after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. He had been Messi’s agent since the forward was 14 and remained one of his closest advisers as he developed from a young talent into one of the most decorated footballers in history.
By Bradley BosireJorge died on Friday night, August 7, 2027 at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after spending his final months moving between the facility and his home, where he was cared for by his wife Celia and their children Rodrigo, Matias and Maria Sol.
By Bradley BosireMbappe becomes the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, having also claimed the prize at Qatar 2022.
By Samuel OtienoThe Argentina captain reflected on the widely shared photograph taken in 2007, when Lamine Yamal was just five months old. Yamal's parents had won a charity photoshoot organised by Barcelona, where a 20-year-old Messi posed with the infant, creating an image that has resurfaced ahead of Sunday's final against Spain.
By Maureen KinyanjuiEngland will not play in the World Cup final after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals. Argentina advance to face Spain at MetLife Stadium.
By Shadrack AndengaJude Bellingham scored England's equaliser in the 47th minute after Norway had taken the lead through Schjelderup in the 36th minute.
By Shadrack AndengaAlexis Mac Allister headed in a 10th-minute cross by Lionel Messi to hand Argentina the lead at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoGutiérrez, who uses a wheelchair, first gained international attention after securing a brief but memorable interview with Argentina captain Lionel Messi following the defending champions' final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama before the tournament began.
By Shadrack AndengaHassan was visibly frustrated after Alexis Mac Allister appeared to foul Mohamed Salah in the penalty area, but referee François Letexier waved play on. Argentina then launched a counterattack that caught Egypt off guard, with Enzo Fernández scoring a dramatic late winner.
By Shadrack AndengaBefore the tournament began, attention was focused on global stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Few expected Cape Verde, appearing at their first World Cup and ranked 67th in the world, to become one of the competition's most celebrated teams.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe result gave Argentina a winning start in Group J as they aim to become only the third nation to defend the World Cup successfully. It also marked their first-ever opening win as reigning champions, having previously fallen in their first matches in 1982 and 1990.
By Bradley BosireMessi’s story began as a barefoot boy darting between cones on Newell’s pitches, a silhouette of raw talent that would soon become a global phenomenon.
By Wainaina MarkMessi struck twice before the break to seize control, his movement and finishing slicing through Nashville’s defence. The early double set the tone, draining the visitors’ momentum and electrifying the home crowd as Miami shifted from cautious to clinical.
By Wainaina MarkThe Argentina forward scored in each half to draw level with Nashville's Sam Surridge at the top of the MLS scoring charts with 16 goals in 16 games.
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