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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team: 'I Have Nothing More to Give'

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team after 21 years, 207 caps, and 125 goals. He wrote the Instagram post on 21 July, two days after the World Cup final loss to Spain.

FIFA bans Argentina's Paredes for 10 matches and fines AFA $321,000 after World Cup final chaos

FIFA sanctions Argentina over the 2026 World Cup final incidents: Paredes banned for 10 matches, Molina for 7, Almada and Gavi for one each, Ayala for three, with the AFA fined $321,000.

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Roma sign Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid: Argentina World Cup winner joins on permanent deal

Roma have completed the permanent signing of Argentina World Cup winner Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid, in a €13m-plus-add-ons deal; the right-back has signed until June 2030 and will wear the No. 20 shirt.

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Nahuel Molina set for Roma medical: Atletico Madrid right-back to sign on August 10

Roma have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Nahuel Molina, with the Argentina right-back set for his medical and contract signing on August 10 in a deal worth around €13m plus add-ons.

Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 as Kolisi suffers fresh hamstring injury

South Africa stretched their winning run to 12 Tests with a 17-10 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires, but captain Siya Kolisi limped off with another hamstring injury.

Fiorentina sign Franco Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid

Fiorentina have made Franco Mastantuono their fifth signing of the summer, bringing the Argentina starlet in from Real Madrid on loan until 30 June 2027.

England beat Argentina 31-24 in chaotic Nations Championship thriller

England held on for a 31-24 Nations Championship win over Argentina in Santiago del Estero, surviving four second-half sin-bins and a last-gasp Pumas try ruled out by the TMO.

Tomás Albornoz banned for four matches for intimidating referee Angus Gardner

Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz has been banned for four matches by World Rugby after admitting he intimidated referee Angus Gardner following the Pumas' Nations Championship defeat to England.

Trump declares US 'a soccer country' as he presents World Cup trophy to Spain

President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain after their 1-0 victory over Argentina, declaring the US 'a soccer country' and proposing another American bid to host the tournament.

FIFA investigates Argentina players after confrontations with Spain's World Cup celebrations

FIFA investigates Argentina players who confronted Spain's World Cup final celebrations. Paredes and Almada among those involved, facing potential sanctions.

Argentina's Paredes sent off after World Cup final brawl with Gavi and Eric Garcia

Leandro Paredes was sent off after the final whistle of the 2026 World Cup final as ugly scenes marred Spain's triumph over Argentina, with Gavi admitting he provoked the former Roma midfielder.

Spain down Argentina 1-0 to claim second World Cup title

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with the team heading home to Madrid for a royal welcome and victory parade through the capital.

Conte denies Italy approach, hails Romero as World Cup's best defender

Antonio Conte confirms no Italy approach, hails Tottenham's Cristian Romero as the standout defender of the 2026 World Cup, and advises Inter to pursue the Argentine centre-back.

Argentina and Spain Clash in 2026 World Cup Final as Messi Chases Fourth Title

Argentina face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Messi seeks a fourth title while teenage sensation Lamine Yamal leads Spain's charge.

Sheinbaum to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend Sunday's World Cup final after a direct invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump — their first meeting since December after months of diplomatic friction.

Spain training suspended due to bad weather on eve of World Cup final against Argentina

Spain's training on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina was suspended due to storms and lightning in New Jersey.

Council of Europe questions World Cup integrity, urges FIFA to protect 2030 tournament

Council of Europe challenges FIFA: Trump's pressure on Infantino over Balogun and a $150M prediction market deal threaten World Cup integrity ahead of the 2030 tournament.

2026 World Cup final on hybrid turf: rain could make the difference

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be played on the hybrid turf of MetLife Stadium, criticized for its hardness and unevenness. Rain could improve pitch conditions.

Thunderstorms to clear wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say

Weekend thunderstorms will clear Canadian wildfire smoke before Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

2026 World Cup final: Argentina-Spain promises goals. Scaloni near 2nd title, Messi the oldest on the pitch

2026 World Cup final, Argentina v Spain: history points to goals (3.7 per final). Scaloni could become only the 2nd two-time winning coach, Messi the oldest outfield player, and De la Fuente the oldest winning coach if Spain triumphs.