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How Lionel Messi’s international record compares to Cristiano Ronaldo following Argentina retirement
With Lionel Messi announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team, fans are wondering how his numbers compare to Cristiano Ronaldo's on the international stage. Lionel Messi will no longer play for Argentina. His retirement from international football has prompted fans to compare his national team career with that of Cristiano Ronaldo . On Monday, Messi shocked the football world by confirming his retirement from the Argentina national team . He made the decision two days aft...
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer: How many titles did he win with Argentina?
Lionel Messi has officially said goodbye to the Argentina national team. Here is a full recap of the titles he won while representing La Albiceleste. Lionel Messi will no longer play for Argentina after confirming his retirement from international football. He leaves behind a legacy defined by milestones and titles that solidify his status as a true legend. Modern soccer cannot be understood without Lionel Messi ‘s immense contributions . The legendary forward has won virtually every tr...
Lionel Messi’s all-time Argentina national team records after retirement announcement
While announcing his international retirement, Lionel Messi leaves Argentina national team after claiming numerous records to his name. Lionel Messi stunned the global soccer community by officially announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team following the 2026 World Cup final . Exactly two decades after his international debut, ending with his final appearance against Spain on July 19 in New Jersey, he leaves the Albiceleste holding dozens of historical benchmarks . Mess...
How to watch Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano in USA: 2026/27 La Liga, live stream, TV and preview
Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano meet on Matchday 3 of the 2026–27 LaLiga season, and here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano WHAT: La Liga WHEN: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT • Monday, August 31, 2026 WHERE: Fubo STREAM: WATCH NOW Match Overview Reigning La Liga champions Barcelona are on a mis...
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina following 2026 World Cup final loss
An era has come to an end: Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his retirement from the Argentina national team following a heartbreaking loss in the 2026 World Cup final. On Instagram, Lionel Messi published a message confirming his retirement from the Argentina national team . The captain reached the decision following Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final loss to Spain . On Monday, Messi took to social media to confirm he is stepping away from international duty . In an open letter detai...
Rafael Leao’s AC Milan-to-Galatasaray fee and salary officially revealed as Amorim reportedly secures Premier League replacement
While coach Ruben Amorim reportedly secured his replacement signing a Premier League prospect, the fee and salary of Rafael Leao's move from AC Milan to Galatasaray have been officially revealed. Rafael Leao has officially finalized his departure from AC Milan , selecting Galatasaray as his landing spot despite late interest from Aston Villa. While manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly secured a replacement from the Premier League , the official financial figures detailing Leao’s transfer fee ...
Neymar hits back at criticism over playing ‘only against small teams’ ahead of Santos vs. Palmeiras clash
With the Palmeiras' Copa do Brasil clash looming, Neymar hit back to the criticism claiming he only features against small teams with Santos. Neymar found himself back in the crosshairs of Brazilian football fans, facing accusations of ducking marquee matchups to feature exclusively against lesser opponents. With the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals against Palmeiras rapidly approaching, the Santos star offered a direct rebuttal to his vocal critics . Having already missed...
Casemiro hails Lionel Messi after poker and assist in Inter Miami vs. Montreal: ‘He’s still the best’
Casemiro filled Lionel Messi with praise after the four goals scored and the assist delivered in Inter Miami's game against CF Montreal: "He's still the best." Lionel Messi proved to be the decisive catalyst in leading Inter Miami back to the winning column, delivering a four-goal masterclass and an assist in a blowout victory over CF Montreal . Following the dominant display, star midfielder Casemiro offered high praise for the Argentine icon, declaring, “ He’s still the best. “ Inter ...
Lionel Messi reportedly set to see Inter Miami attack boost following Tadeo Allende’s season-ending injury
With Tadeo Allende dealing with a season-ending injury, Inter Miami are reportedly set to boost Lionel Messi' squad in the attacking line. Lionel Messi has seen his attacking options at Inter Miami dwindle in recent weeks due to injuries, notably with forward Tadeo Allende sidelined. Following a formal update regarding the Argentine’s health status, confirming a season-ending injury, Messi and the Herons are reportedly set to bolster their frontline with a key addition . After a slow st...
Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal with Atletico Madrid denying Julian Alvarez transfer
After Atletico Madrid blocked Julian Alvarez's transfer to FC Barcelona, the Blaugrana made an unexpected move for Gabriel Jesus to secure a center forward for the 2026–27 season. FC Barcelona have found their center forward. Following Atletico Madrid’s refusal to let Julian Alvarez join the Blaugrana , the Catalans have signed Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal to bolster their attack. In recent days, Atletico Madrid insisted that while Julian Alvarez could be available for transfer, Barcelona...
Ollie Watkins’ Al Hilal arrival could reportedly lead to Karim Benzema’s retirement after contract termination
With Ollie Watkins officially unveiled as new Al Hilal player, Karim Benzema's fate at the club has been sealed, with reports even weighing the possibility of the Frenchman retiring after his contract termination. Ollie Watkins has been officially presented as an Al Hilal player, completing one of the most expensive transfer moves in Saudi Arabian soccer history. However, the arrival of the English striker effectively seals the fate of Karim Benzema , with reports suggesting the French legen...
Lionel Messi climbs to 2nd among soccer’s all-time free-kick scorers after scoring two in Inter Miami poker
With his poker at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi climbed to second position as soccer's all-time free-kick goalscorer. Lionel Messi once again commanded global headlines with a majestic four-goal masterclass in Inter Miami ‘s latest blowout victory. With two of those strikes coming directly from dead-ball situations, Messi moved into a tie for second place on soccer’s all-time direct free-kick scoring list . Hosting Saturday’s MLS clash against CF Montreal with the match leveled at 1-1, Mess...
Lionel Messi scores four goals in one game: When was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo did it?
Lionel Messi delivered a marvelous performance against CF Montreal, scoring four goals for Inter Miami, but when was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the same feat in a single match? On a night when Inter Miami needed him most, Lionel Messi etched his name into the history books by scoring four goals in a dominant 7-1 victory over CF Montreal . Messi’s masterclass immediately ignited a familiar question among soccer fans worldwide: when was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo scored four...
Lionel Messi etches name in Inter Miami history in 7-1 demolition of CF Montreal
Lionel Messi continues to make history, reaching another remarkable milestone with Inter Miami following a masterclass performance in their 7–1 demolition of CF Montreal. Inter Miami returned to winning ways with a 7–1 demolition of CF Montreal . Once again, Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, reaching another incredible milestone with his club . In Matchday 22 of the 2026 MLS season, Inter Miami hosted CF Montreal needing a victory after a five-game winless streak across ...
Is Lionel Messi playing today? Projected lineups for Inter Miami vs Montreal in Matchday 22 of 2026 MLS season
Lionel Messi is set to start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal, as the Herons look to snap a five-match winless streak without suspended head coach Guillermo Hoyos. Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami on Saturday when the Herons host CF Montreal at Nu Stadium , with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET . The Argentine captain will be looking to help snap Miami’s rough patch, having gone five matches without a win. The club also deals with the absence of head coach Guillermo Hoyos , ...
Enzo Fernandez expected to miss Chelsea’s clash with Brighton amid Manchester City transfer saga
Enzo Fernandez is expected to miss Chelsea's match against Brighton, as the midfielder remains reportedly affected by his potential Manchester City move. Enzo Fernandez is expected to be left out of Chelsea’s squad once again for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brighton , according to Fabrizio Romano. The expectation comes as the Argentine midfielder’s proposed move to Manchester City continues to dominate the conversation around his future at Stamford Bridge. “ There is an expect...
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes questions FIFA World Cup sanction, points to Gavi’s lighter punishment
Leandro Paredes questioned FIFA's 10-match ban following the World Cup final incident, pointing out that Gavi received a far lighter punishment for the same clash. Leandro Paredes broke his silence on the 10-match ban handed down by FIFA following the incidents in Argentina’s World Cup final win over Spain , calling the sanction excessive during his first public comments on the matter. “ For me the sanction is excessive , and I hope it can be reduced, ” Paredes said. The Boca Juniors mi...
Bad news for Lionel Messi as Tadeo Allende may not come back for Inter Miami’s season remainder
Tadeo Allende is reportedly listed with a season-ending injury on Inter Miami's official website, dealing a fresh blow to Lionel Messi's squad. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be without Tadeo Allende for the rest of the season, with the forward listed with a “Season Ending Injury” status on the club’s official website . Inter Miami have not made a formal announcement regarding the update, leaving Allende’s timeline shrouded in uncertainty even as the club’s own roster page points to...
Why isn’t Julian Alvarez playing today for Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla in the 2026-27 LaLiga season Matchday 2?
Julian Alvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for their LaLiga clash against Sevilla, with Diego Simeone addressing his continued absence from training. Julian Alvarez will not be part of Atletico Madrid’s squad for Saturday’s Matchday 2 clash against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, with the Argentine forward left out of the travel party entirely. Alvarez failed to train with the group for most of the week, missing sessions outright on two days and training apart from his...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr look to close financial oversight deal to complete summer signings
Al Nassr have submitted new financial documents in hopes of securing oversight approval to complete a limited number of signings before the transfer window closes. Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s Al Nassr have submitted a fresh round of financial documents in an intensive push to secure approval from the Saudi Pro League’s Financial Control Committee , according to journalist Ali Al-Abdallah, in hopes of completing a limited number of signings in the coming days. The move marks the latest step in a mon...
Atletico Madrid fans demand Julian Alvarez’s exit as Diego Simeone addresses forward’s absence
Diego Simeone addressed Julian Alvarez's continued absence from Atletico Madrid training, as fans demanded the forward's exit amid an unresolved situation. Diego Simeone once again addressed Julian Alvarez ‘s situation at Atletico Madrid on Friday, after the forward missed his third consecutive training session . The Argentine’s future remains unresolved, and Simeone fielded repeated questions about it during his pre-match press conference. “ I understand that all the questions will be ...
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League win vs Al Taawoun with five-word message
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Al Nassr's win over Al Taawoun with a brief message on social media, as the club kept its perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season alive. Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate Al Nassr’s 2-1 win over Al Taawoun , a result that kept the club perfect through four matchdays of the Saudi Pro League season. Posting on Instagram, the forward summed up the victory with a brief five-word message: “ Three points. We keep going!” Ronaldo’s post cappe...
Cristiano Ronaldo sets new Al Nassr record with 104th Saudi Pro League goal
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Al Taawoun made him Al Nassr's and the Saudi Pro League's all-time top scorer, reaching 104 goals in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo wrote himself into Al Nassr’s history book, with his 50th-minute strike against Al Taawoun standing as his 104th Saudi Pro League goal for the club. The goal, which put Al Nassr 2-1 up en route to a fourth straight win to open the season, made Ronaldo the club’s outright all-time leading scorer in the competition. The re...
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 978th career goal to give Al Nassr the lead vs Al Taawoun
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 978th goal of his career to put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun, moving him just 22 goals away from the 1,000 milestone. Cristiano Ronaldo put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun in the 50th minute on Friday, netting the 978th goal of his career to make it 2-1 at Al-Awwal Park. The goal leaves the 41-year-old just 22 short of becoming the first player in history to reach 1,000 career goals. Al Taawoun had opened the scoring through Bassam Moh...
Why isn’t Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starting today for PSG vs Lille in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season?
PSG take on Lille for Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starting the match from the bench. Paris Saint-Germain have left Khvicha Kvaratskhelia out of their starting lineup for today’s Matchday 2 clash against Lille , with the Georgian winger named among the substitutes as Luis Enrique opts for a different front three. The decision comes after a rocky start to the season for PSG’s attack. In the club’s Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais , both Kvarats...
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