Lionel Messi is concluding his tenure with the Argentina national team, marking the end of a career that saw him become the Albiceleste’s all-time leader in both appearances and goals. A friendly match against Benin at the Monumental de River serves as the final farewell for the player who, with permission of Diego Armando Maradona, … Read more
Lionel Messi will make his final international appearance for the Argentina national football team on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in a friendly match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, TUDN reported. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Colombia time, with 85,000 spectators expected to fill South America’s largest stadium for the historic … Read more
The sports streaming service ViX will broadcast a comprehensive lineup of live events from October 5 to October 11, 2026, featuring international friendlies, the UEFA and Concacaf Nations Leagues, Liga MX Apertura, Argentina’s Liga Clausura, and the Major League Baseball postseason, according to a schedule released by TelevisaUnivision communications director Melissa Agudelo. International Friendlies Highlighted … Read more
Lionel Messi is retiring from the Argentina national team after 21 years, finishing his international career with 207 appearances, 125 goals, and four major titles. La Voz de Galicia reported that his final appearance will take place during a friendly match against Benin at the Monumental de River stadium. Messi finishes with 207 caps and … Read more
Lionel Messi will conclude more than two decades representing Argentina on Tuesday evening when the Albiceleste face Benin in an international friendly at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The fixture marks the final chapter of a 21-year international career defined by enduring goalscoring records, and a total of 207 appearances, 125 goals, and 68 … Read more
Stranded Seniors Force U23 Emergency Deployment A delayed charter flight left Burkina Faso’s senior squad stranded in Casablanca, Morocco, in October 2026. When connections narrowed the arrival window to just three and a half hours before kickoff, the vast majority of the senior roster refused further travel. Welt.de reported that the travel disruption prompted the … Read more
Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s international friendly against Burkina Faso on Saturday at the Estadio Monumental de Núñez in Buenos Aires, as coaching staff and federation officials hold the forward out for a carefully planned retirement tribute. mediotiempo reported that the Inter Miami star’s absence from both the starting lineup and the substitutes’ … Read more
International and domestic football schedules feature a packed slate of UEFA Nations League and CONCACAF Nations League fixtures alongside action from the Liga Argentina Clausura and Liga MX Femenil Apertura. UEFA Nations League Group Stage Fixtures European national teams continue group stage play in the UEFA Nations League 2026-2027 tournament with matches scheduled across multiple … Read more
Spain’s Lamine Yamal shared the heartfelt words he whispered to Lionel Messi after the World Cup final, explaining that his expression of gratitude came entirely from the heart following a tournament in New York City. The Embrace Between Generations in New York City The scene captured global attention at the conclusion of the World Cup … Read more
Mexico’s national team faces Peru in an international friendly this Tuesday, September 29, at 9 p.m. ET, hosted at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The match serves as a marquee event for soccer fans in the United States, with live coverage scheduled across Univision, TUDN, and the streaming platform ViX. Argentina’s Upcoming … Read more