Argentina National Team

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a personal and respectful farewell message to Lionel Messi following his departure from the Argentina national team, praising his legacy.

Lionel Messi's emotional farewell match for Argentina against Benin has been officially scheduled for October 7. All 85,000 tickets sold out in just four minutes.

Lionel Scaloni is reportedly nearing a contract extension to remain head coach of the Argentina national team through the 2028 Copa America and potentially the 2030 World Cup.

Lionel Messi is set for an official farewell match with the Argentina national team against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires, following his retirement announcement.

One of the greatest chapters in football history has come to an end: Lionel Messi announced today (Monday) his retirement from the Argentina national team, after more than two decades in the national colors. The decision comes after the 2026 World Cup, where he led the Albiceleste to the final.

Nicolas Tagliafico, one of the few players who had not yet spoken following Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, broke his silence on his Twitch channel. The 33-year-old defender reflected on the tournament and his future with the national team.

Association president Claudio Tapia made it clear that no pressure will be applied on the 39-year-old star to continue until the 2028 Copa America: "Let him continue to enjoy football and decide what is right for him." And what about Scaloni?

Conspiracy theories following Argentina's World Cup final loss have reached the home of Facundo Medina. The national team defender dismissed the rumors, emphasizing that the defeat was purely professional.

Juan Román Riquelme praised Lionel Messi following Argentina's journey to the 2026 World Cup final, hinting that the captain might have surpassed Diego Maradona, but refused to declare him the greatest of all time. The Boca Juniors president also lauded Lionel Scaloni.

Marcos Senesi's girlfriend showcased a personal mate kit on social media that the defender received from the captain: a customized bag, a gold-plated thermos, a drinking vessel, mate herbs, and a straw.