Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

• Aug 31

Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina

Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.

• Jul 20

Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final

Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

• Jul 15

England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry

The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.

• Jul 15

Earthquakes, Inter Miami ends in draw as Messi makes MLS Bay Area debut

Tadeo Allende scored twice and Inter Miami tied the San Jose Earthquakes 3-3 in Lionel Messi's first game in the Bay Area since joining MLS.

• May 15, 2025

Lionel Messi mania hits California as Inter Miami faces San Jose Earthquakes

Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.

• May 14, 2025

Argentina wins record Copa America title, beats Colombia after Messi gets hurt

Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.

• Jul 15, 2024