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Diego Maradona Trial: Prosecutors Seek Up to 12 Years in Prison for Medical Team Over “Chaotic” Negligence

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Diego Maradona Trial: Prosecutors Seek Up to 12 Years in Prison for Medical Team Over "Chaotic" Negligence

Argentine prosecutors in San Isidro requested prison sentences ranging from four to twelve years for members of Diego Maradona’s medical team, citing a chaotic and abandoned final convalescence that directly contributed to the football icon’s death in November 2020. The Prosecution Demands Prison Terms at San Isidro Tribunal During the opening of closing arguments on … Read more

Scaloni hails “inimitable” Messi after final Argentina match

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Scaloni hails "inimitable" Messi after final Argentina match

Lionel Scaloni Praises Lionel Messi as Argentina Defeats Benin Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said in a press conference that “He is an inimitable footballer and I think there will be nothing like him on the pitch” after him, following the 3-0 victory of the Albiceleste against Benin on Tuesday evening, October 7, 2026. Lionel Scaloni … Read more

Lionel Messi Plays Final Argentina Match in Win Over Benin

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Lionel Messi Plays Final Argentina Match in Win Over Benin

Lionel Messi ended his international career on Tuesday night at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, scoring from the penalty spot and delivering two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory against Benin. Eighty-Five Thousand Fans Pack Buenos Aires for the Captain’s Final Match The fixture served as a celebratory farewell for the legendary forward, with … Read more

Messi Argentina Farewell Tickets Trigger 567% Resale Markup Controversy

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Lionel Messi prepares for his farewell appearance with the Argentina national team against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, with tickets for the 85,000-capacity venue selling out instantly and triggering a major ticket resale controversy. The fixture, scheduled for 1:00 AM UTC, marks a final home appearance for the Albiceleste captain following a career … Read more

Burkina Faso bloqué au Maroc avant son match amical contre l’Argentine

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Burkina Faso bloqué au Maroc avant son match amical contre l'Argentine

À la veille de son match amical contre l’Argentine, la sélection nationale du Burkina Faso se trouve immobilisée à Casablanca, au Maroc, faute de compagnie aérienne pour l’acheminer à Buenos Aires. La Fédération burkinabè de football (FBF) a indiqué que l’équipe est restée bloquée vendredi soir dans la capitale économique du royaume. Le coup d’envoi … Read more

Argentina Crushes Bolivia 4-0 in First Match Without Lionel Messi

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The Argentina national football team opened its post-Lionel Messi era with a dominant 4-0 international friendly victory against Bolivia, showcasing a new wave of emerging talent under manager Lionel Scaloni. Playing without their long-time captain following his international retirement, the Albiceleste controlled proceedings from the opening whistle to secure a comprehensive win. Lautaro Inter Milan … Read more

Lionel Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal to Win Campeones Cup Against Cruz Azul

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Lionel Messi reached a milestone on Wednesday by scoring his 100th career goal for Inter Miami during a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup, according to match reports. The 39-year-old Argentine forward also contributed an assist, lifting the Florida club to another piece of silverware in the annual fixture matching the champions … Read more

Lionel Messi Called Up by Argentina for Farewell Match Against Benin

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Lionel Messi will make his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell match against Benin on October 6 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, according to an announcement by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The decision comes roughly a month and a half after the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner announced his retirement from international … Read more

Argentina to Honor Lionel Messi with Nationwide 10th-Minute Tribute After International Retirement

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Argentine football is set to unite in tribute to Lionel Messi during the upcoming round of domestic fixtures. All matches will pause at the 10th minute for a minute of applause following his international retirement, honoring the iconic number worn by the legendary forward during his historic career with the Albiceleste. A Nationwide Pause for … Read more

Silvan Widmer Retires from Switzerland National Team After 65 Caps

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Silvan Widmer has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing down the curtain on a 12-year career with the Switzerland national team that included 65 appearances, five goals, and four major tournament appearances, according to reports by Swiss public broadcaster RTS. The 33-year-old right-back, who currently plays for Bundesliga club Mainz, explained that physical … Read more